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Old 08-27-2014, 09:40 AM
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Default Going back to NA, how will this cam be?

So I sold my A&A supercharger kit, going back to a simple NA pump gas build.

Car is an 02 Z06 with a stock bottom end LS6, LS2 IM/TB, Advanced Induction 243 heads, and will be getting a SLP Underdrive pulley. Kooks 1 7/8 headers too..

The cam specs are: 230/242 .609/.615 115+3

My question is, will I be leaving a lot of power on the table with this setup making it worth it to swap cams? Or just leave it?

I am also considering a FAST 102 LSXR, do you guys think I have enough supporting mods to see gains from this setup? I know the LS2 intake manifold is not that great NA...
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With those mods I'm sure you would see gains with a fast. Esp having worked heads.

I'm no expert but that cam would do fine. Could have a tighter lsa but some say lsa doesn't matter.

I'm sure that intake duration could be more as well. 240. But again I'm no expert.

I run the trex. 610/615 242/248 110.
Stock heads,ls6 intake, ported TB, ARH 1 7/8 LT's.
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A better cam and Fast intake will be much more suitable with those AI 243 heads. I'm thinking you might see around a 30 hp gain or so. How come you're going n/a after having a blower?
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AI uses a 230/238 with those heads, so I think you will be fine. Add the fast intake, tune and let her rip!
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If you plan on staying NA I'd have the heads milled to get the SCR up to 11:1. I'd also go with 4.10 rear gears and at least a FAST 92 intake manifold.

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Curious too as to why you're going back n/a,as I have been debating these 2 builds for my car for more than a year

* you said "simpler setup"....what issues have you had *

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Curious too as to why you're going back n/a,as I have been debating these 2 builds for my car for more than a year

* you said "simpler setup"....what issues have you had *
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The split on the 230 242 duration is too big and lsa a lil high imho...not optimal for sure...

Power and drivability goals would be my biggest factors in cam selection...



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