Largest cam that'll fit my current heads/springs setup...
07-10-2008, 06:27 PM
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Largest cam that'll fit my current heads/springs setup... Now that I have fully ported 243 heads I'm somewhat regreting going with a reverse split cam(X1). However the heads were just ported and assembled with PAC beehives rated to .600" lift and I do not want to change springs period, if a spring change is required to benefit from a cam swap I'll just keep the current cam. Also it's a stock bottom end LS6 and the heads are unmilled but I did use .040" cometic gaskets. What's my options? It's not a daily driver but I want the most power I can get without sacrificing a lot of bottom end torque. I'll be doing the new Weiand intake also and I'd like to see 460-470rwhp with a peak around 6,600-6,700 if possible.
07-10-2008, 07:01 PM
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I'm really liking the Vengeance VRX5 but I don't know how bad it'll beat up the beehive springs. I'll only put 2,000-3,000 miles a year on the car if that.
07-10-2008, 07:59 PM
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Well for a general idea Mike at TEA said I could mill my stg 2 LS6 heads (2.04 intake valve) to 60cc and not have to flycut with stock MLS head gaskets, this is with my 233/239 cam
07-10-2008, 11:31 PM
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vrx5 shouldnt beat up valve springs...im going to run that on my vette...will install in about a month....they have way more aggressive lobes than what the vrx5 has xe xer lobes
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I wasn't too impressed with my cam-only numbers which were 387rwhp and I think 378rwtq. There are a LOT of cam-only Z06's making 420-430rwhp with a streetable camshaft. The reason my numbers look good is because the heads picked my car up 32rwhp. If you'll click on the dyno sheet you'll see the pull before and after the head swap.
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I wasn't too impressed with my cam-only numbers which were 387rwhp and I think 378rwtq. There are a LOT of cam-only Z06's making 420-430rwhp with a streetable camshaft. The reason my numbers look good is because the heads picked my car up 32rwhp. If you'll click on the dyno sheet you'll see the pull before and after the head swap.
07-12-2008, 01:20 AM
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Are you dyno racing?
That is a good combo you have, just need to finish it up with the rest of the bolt ons, 92/92, more tuning.
You can get an adjustable T-Chain and retard the cam 2 *, that will give you another 200 rpm on top with useable power.
You hae a 10 second capable combo, you just need to tweak it properly.
That is a good combo you have, just need to finish it up with the rest of the bolt ons, 92/92, more tuning.
You can get an adjustable T-Chain and retard the cam 2 *, that will give you another 200 rpm on top with useable power.
You hae a 10 second capable combo, you just need to tweak it properly.
07-12-2008, 02:08 AM
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I agree, I would at least go with a ported 90/90 because just about any cam you go with that would make enough power to justify the money and work will require you to change the springs.
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Are you dyno racing?
That is a good combo you have, just need to finish it up with the rest of the bolt ons, 92/92, more tuning.
You can get an adjustable T-Chain and retard the cam 2 *, that will give you another 200 rpm on top with useable power.
You hae a 10 second capable combo, you just need to tweak it properly.
That is a good combo you have, just need to finish it up with the rest of the bolt ons, 92/92, more tuning.
You can get an adjustable T-Chain and retard the cam 2 *, that will give you another 200 rpm on top with useable power.
You hae a 10 second capable combo, you just need to tweak it properly.
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Are you dyno racing?
That is a good combo you have, just need to finish it up with the rest of the bolt ons, 92/92, more tuning.
You can get an adjustable T-Chain and retard the cam 2 *, that will give you another 200 rpm on top with useable power.
You hae a 10 second capable combo, you just need to tweak it properly.
That is a good combo you have, just need to finish it up with the rest of the bolt ons, 92/92, more tuning.
You can get an adjustable T-Chain and retard the cam 2 *, that will give you another 200 rpm on top with useable power.
You hae a 10 second capable combo, you just need to tweak it properly.
