Z06 Heads and cam
06-20-2006, 10:02 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Z06 Heads and cam
I have a chance to buy a set of Z06 heads and cam. Is it a waste of time to install these or should I go for a custom cam and aftermarket heads? What would an A4 run with the Z06 heads and cam, LG pro's, LS6 intake and SS3200 converter (of course all of the bolt on's too)?
I'm thinking of going this way because of the docile power it would make. I have no interest in a hot rod, but more of a sleeper. My goal is to run low 12's @ 115 or more. What do you guys think? Possible?
I'm thinking of going this way because of the docile power it would make. I have no interest in a hot rod, but more of a sleeper. My goal is to run low 12's @ 115 or more. What do you guys think? Possible?
06-20-2006, 11:34 PM
#2
Team Owner
It's seriously not worth the trouble unless the class you want to race in restricts aftermarket heads and cam.
If you're going to go through the trouble of doing a heads / cam package might as well pick one that will have solid gains. There are a million and one heads/cam options - a popular package that seems to have very positive feedback is the AFR 224/224 cam along with their 205 heads milled .030.
If you're going to go through the trouble of doing a heads / cam package might as well pick one that will have solid gains. There are a million and one heads/cam options - a popular package that seems to have very positive feedback is the AFR 224/224 cam along with their 205 heads milled .030.
06-21-2006, 01:44 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by mdhmi
It's seriously not worth the trouble unless the class you want to race in restricts aftermarket heads and cam.
If you're going to go through the trouble of doing a heads / cam package might as well pick one that will have solid gains. There are a million and one heads/cam options - a popular package that seems to have very positive feedback is the AFR 224/224 cam along with their 205 heads milled .030.
If you're going to go through the trouble of doing a heads / cam package might as well pick one that will have solid gains. There are a million and one heads/cam options - a popular package that seems to have very positive feedback is the AFR 224/224 cam along with their 205 heads milled .030.
06-21-2006, 11:26 AM
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I've got a 97 as well and have been thinking about the Z06 heads becasuse they raise compression half a point and do flow a little better. With a better cam, new springs and pushrods, and probably new rockers (the early ones tend to loose their needle bearings) you should net about 60 hp after a good tune.
I wouldn't waste the effort putting the Z06 cam in since you'll have it all apart and won't be impressed with the gains. Of course all of the above will cost around $1500 if you do the work yourself. If you go with better heads you need to add an intake manifold and throttle body upgrade to get the full benefits. My plan is that would be phase two.
I wouldn't waste the effort putting the Z06 cam in since you'll have it all apart and won't be impressed with the gains. Of course all of the above will cost around $1500 if you do the work yourself. If you go with better heads you need to add an intake manifold and throttle body upgrade to get the full benefits. My plan is that would be phase two.
06-21-2006, 11:43 AM
#5
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Turbosixx
I have a chance to buy a set of Z06 heads and cam. Is it a waste of time to install these or should I go for a custom cam and aftermarket heads? What would an A4 run with the Z06 heads and cam, LG pro's, LS6 intake and SS3200 converter (of course all of the bolt on's too)?
I'm thinking of going this way because of the docile power it would make. I have no interest in a hot rod, but more of a sleeper. My goal is to run low 12's @ 115 or more. What do you guys think? Possible?
I'm thinking of going this way because of the docile power it would make. I have no interest in a hot rod, but more of a sleeper. My goal is to run low 12's @ 115 or more. What do you guys think? Possible?
06-21-2006, 01:36 PM
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Team Owner
Originally Posted by RedRider98
To do a heads/cam swap, what other things must be upgraded (ie intake,etc) on a '98?
06-21-2006, 06:45 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
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I'm also thinking of just putting a cam in. Any of you guys have a cam only vette? I saw the sticky @ LS1tech and the power those guys are making should be more than sufficient. So what cam with headers, converter, LS6 intake, and all other bolt on's?