RPM limits? 02 LS1 camaro ss pullout?
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RPM limits? 02 LS1 camaro ss pullout?
I know that the 02 camaro ss came with some ls6 goodies (intake manifold? oil pump? 241 heads (not ls6 persay, but better?), and some other things like that. How do they hold up to high rpms? I purchased a PAC dual valve spring kit (severe duty - .650 lift), FTI Seven Degree Titanium Retainers, FTI Hardened Seven Degree Valve Locks, and FTI Hardened Spring Locators off a member here and was wondering what else would be needed to let it run a little higher rpm? I know running high rpm != more horsepower unless you have the cam to match, which I will here soon, I am just wondering what kind of redline you can achieve and what's needed so I can know what kind of cam to run (no point in running a cam that makes power to 7500 if you're stopping at 6500 if you know what i mean). I know its a newb question but just looking for some answers and I've read quite a few different things (plus have seen the 9k rpm c5 ITB car on youtube lol). So I am trying to figure out whats realistic or what else would be needed to achieve a higher rpm range than the stock 6200ish I believe it is.
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That's what I was wondering. I know people say to definitely replace rod bolts with ARPS if its a 98, I just didn't know if the 02s or something came "better built" or something and could achieve a higher redline (without tearing into the bottom end). I see all these dynos running to 6800 - 7000k on the MS4 and MS3 and polluter and similar highway cams and none seem to be running built bottom ends, so I am just trying to get a game plan. Come x-mas I am getting a real cam
Last edited by RS777; 09-16-2010 at 09:15 AM.
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I guess another thing is that I am just trying to achieve is better knowledge of the limits and similar of these engines? I DO SEARCH and I DO READ. I just am trying to find out what the realistic #s are and parts needed and similar.
Last edited by RS777; 09-16-2010 at 09:36 AM.
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It seems that most are spinning them to 6800, which is where my rev limiter is set. My cam peaks around 6200 so I generally shift around 6500- 6600. As already stated though it really depends on the cam.