ls6 heads and cam on ls1
06-20-2010, 11:15 AM
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I have a ls6 pkg on my 01 ws6, I'll say this, Get your cam that eat up all that gas,an you will only beat me by a car lmao. See I had a 224 cam 1st after going to the ls6 cam it don't pull on bottom like it did but I feel it on top end.
P.S Forgot to add my mod r undp ,ported 80mm tb, full factory exhaust,****** tune ,3.42 gear , ls6 motor I run 12.49 1/4 @112
P.S Forgot to add my mod r undp ,ported 80mm tb, full factory exhaust,****** tune ,3.42 gear , ls6 motor I run 12.49 1/4 @112
stock everything else.
06-20-2010, 10:42 PM
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What year ls6 cam is it??
If its a 2002 and up ls6 cam its in the 550 range for lift on intake and exhaust, so how is that going to have minimal gains over a stock ls1 cam which is in the 490 lift range?? That makes no sense to me unless its the older ls6 cam which is 525 lift.
I say if your not looking for a strip car and you want a car that is basically stock i would stick with the ls6 cam and heads. You already have the cam and the springs on the heads to match it you might as well save your money and just throw this combo in your car but thats just my opinion. Or you could go spend another $500 or more on another cam with springs and pushrods to see maybe another 20hp and thats maybe 20hp. If you dont believe me search some dyno numbers out with 224, 228 or 232 cams with ls6 heads. They dont put to much more power down then the ls6 cam
My buddy has ls6 heads and cam in his car and he put down 395 to the wheels with full exhaust. The car runs and drives completely stock. You would never know that he had this setup in his car. The car pulls great over all rpm range.
If its a 2002 and up ls6 cam its in the 550 range for lift on intake and exhaust, so how is that going to have minimal gains over a stock ls1 cam which is in the 490 lift range?? That makes no sense to me unless its the older ls6 cam which is 525 lift.
I say if your not looking for a strip car and you want a car that is basically stock i would stick with the ls6 cam and heads. You already have the cam and the springs on the heads to match it you might as well save your money and just throw this combo in your car but thats just my opinion. Or you could go spend another $500 or more on another cam with springs and pushrods to see maybe another 20hp and thats maybe 20hp. If you dont believe me search some dyno numbers out with 224, 228 or 232 cams with ls6 heads. They dont put to much more power down then the ls6 cam
My buddy has ls6 heads and cam in his car and he put down 395 to the wheels with full exhaust. The car runs and drives completely stock. You would never know that he had this setup in his car. The car pulls great over all rpm range.
01-20-2011, 09:13 AM
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I have this set up and am happy with its gains. Im not looking for crazy power yet and I got the heads and cam from a Z06 local for $300
My set-up at time of dynotune 358/358
1998 Trans Am A4 3.23, lid w/k&n, pacesetter lts, ory, slp lm1, 243s, LS6 cam.
This was with a stock LS1 intake and throttle body. Oh, and this cam was from a 01 Z06. I have since added a BBK SSEI intake and 85mm throttle body.
My tuner said I was leaving a lot on the table having that restrictive stock intake and tb. Im hoping to have a pretty good gain with the new set-up.
My set-up at time of dynotune 358/358
1998 Trans Am A4 3.23, lid w/k&n, pacesetter lts, ory, slp lm1, 243s, LS6 cam.
This was with a stock LS1 intake and throttle body. Oh, and this cam was from a 01 Z06. I have since added a BBK SSEI intake and 85mm throttle body.
My tuner said I was leaving a lot on the table having that restrictive stock intake and tb. Im hoping to have a pretty good gain with the new set-up.
01-20-2011, 09:20 AM
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Its loud as **** thanks to the slp lm but its pretty quick on the street. Im hoping for some low 12's once stalled.
01-20-2011, 09:49 AM
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Some people dont want a loud lumpy car stinking like gas fumes, loud valve train noise....Ive been there many times and it gets old.
I think the LS6 heads/cam setup is great for some'one wanting to make 380rwhp on a budget & keep it sounding bone stock & driving like stock (until you jump on it).
Im considering doing a set of CNC ported 241 heads & the LS6 cam. No'one would ever know it had anything done to it and it should make 400rwhp.
I think the LS6 heads/cam setup is great for some'one wanting to make 380rwhp on a budget & keep it sounding bone stock & driving like stock (until you jump on it).
Im considering doing a set of CNC ported 241 heads & the LS6 cam. No'one would ever know it had anything done to it and it should make 400rwhp.
01-20-2011, 10:21 AM
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ill say it again, at least clean up the 243s by hand and throw a cheater cam in there and you'll get 380rwhp.
LS6 heads/cam with a stock exhaust wont net 380rwhp more like 380 crank.
LS6 heads/cam with a stock exhaust wont net 380rwhp more like 380 crank.
01-20-2011, 01:54 PM
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I have this set up and am happy with its gains. Im not looking for crazy power yet and I got the heads and cam from a Z06 local for $300
My set-up at time of dynotune 358/358
1998 Trans Am A4 3.23, lid w/k&n, pacesetter lts, ory, slp lm1, 243s, LS6 cam.
This was with a stock LS1 intake and throttle body. Oh, and this cam was from a 01 Z06. I have since added a BBK SSEI intake and 85mm throttle body.
My tuner said I was leaving a lot on the table having that restrictive stock intake and tb. Im hoping to have a pretty good gain with the new set-up.
My set-up at time of dynotune 358/358
1998 Trans Am A4 3.23, lid w/k&n, pacesetter lts, ory, slp lm1, 243s, LS6 cam.
This was with a stock LS1 intake and throttle body. Oh, and this cam was from a 01 Z06. I have since added a BBK SSEI intake and 85mm throttle body.
My tuner said I was leaving a lot on the table having that restrictive stock intake and tb. Im hoping to have a pretty good gain with the new set-up.
Badass man glad to hear great response from the Ls6 heads & cam, I'm done looking for a new setup & now ima start moddin, did you change out any lifters, springs, rocker arms, or timing chain??
01-20-2011, 05:01 PM
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243s heads and a small cam from Patrick-G can make 430 rwhp.or install a torquer v2. used 243s $300-400,valve job $100..ls6 intake $300.TSP cam kit $590.or pac 1518 springs $200,harden push rods $100.Patrick-G custom cam $25 more then a self cam.
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01-21-2011, 12:22 AM
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Im hoping for close to 380rwhp with the new intake and tb. I cant wait till spring.
01-21-2011, 09:19 AM
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were only talking about how you can at least get a cam closer to the LS7 and you'll be much happier
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01-21-2011, 12:11 PM
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bro the difference between getting a good cam and the crappy ls6 cam is like 15% of the total cost of a head cam swap. you think your gonna get over 340rwhp, good luck, get a good cam and it'll drive and idle like stock and you'll be at 400rwhp.
were only talking about how you can at least get a cam closer to the LS7 and you'll be much happier
were only talking about how you can at least get a cam closer to the LS7 and you'll be much happier