[Z06] I narrowed my cam down to three choices
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
I narrowed my cam down to three choices
I've done a ton of research on a cam for a Z06. Thanks to all of you that have posted threads and replies to them. It's been a big help. Here are the three I've narrowed it down to. Here are my desired requirements/goals. I'll be adding long tube headers. If you have experience with these cams can you please let me know your thoughts.
Raging Racin sleeper cam
Katech torquer 116
Katech torquer 110
*Minimal surging
*As close to stalk like feel
*Lope sounds isn't important to me
*Dont want a cam that's going to make the car shake
Raging Racin sleeper cam
Katech torquer 116
Katech torquer 110
*Minimal surging
*As close to stalk like feel
*Lope sounds isn't important to me
*Dont want a cam that's going to make the car shake
#3
Melting Slicks
The Torquer 110 isn't close to what he's looking for with that overlap. My buddies has been tuned three times and it is nothing like stock! 12 degrees overlap which isn't crazy but not STOCK either. The low duration makes that cam still decent. Can't cruise in 4th gear at 30 mph, try 3rd. Stock LS7 cam overlap is around - 19 degrees by comparison!!!! Go with a BTR custom grind on Cam Motion lobes. Much happier from what you seem to want.
Don't get my wrong the 110 is a great cam with good tuned driveability (still has some low end surge) and a choppy idle but it does not drive anywhere near stock with a 31 degree overlap difference!
Don't get my wrong the 110 is a great cam with good tuned driveability (still has some low end surge) and a choppy idle but it does not drive anywhere near stock with a 31 degree overlap difference!
Last edited by REDZED2; 11-25-2015 at 02:32 AM.
#5
I know you said you have your choices narrowed down to those three, but I am local and would be happy to let you check out my car with Cordes's Alpha Cam. I switched over from a Black Panther to the Alpha and I am completely happy with my cam in all the categories you listed.
#7
Supporting Vendor
I know you said you have your choices narrowed down to those three, but I am local and would be happy to let you check out my car with Cordes's Alpha Cam. I switched over from a Black Panther to the Alpha and I am completely happy with my cam in all the categories you listed.
#8
Bow-Tie Guy
The Torquer 110 isn't close to what he's looking for with that overlap. My buddies has been tuned three times and it is nothing like stock! 12 degrees overlap which isn't crazy but not STOCK either. The low duration makes that cam still decent. Can't cruise in 4th gear at 30 mph, try 3rd. Stock LS7 cam overlap is around - 19 degrees by comparison!!!! Go with a BTR custom grind on Cam Motion lobes. Much happier from what you seem to want.
Don't get my wrong the 110 is a great cam with good tuned driveability (still has some low end surge) and a choppy idle but it does not drive anywhere near stock with a 31 degree overlap difference!
Don't get my wrong the 110 is a great cam with good tuned driveability (still has some low end surge) and a choppy idle but it does not drive anywhere near stock with a 31 degree overlap difference!
#10
Bow-Tie Guy
Yeah, a close friend had the 116 installed in his 07Z along with an A&A V-3 with 6 lbs of boost. His car drives like a dream relative to mine, only thing is I don't know how the blower is affecting his driveability. Also he does not have headers where I have 1-3/4 ARHs. Hard to get an 'apples to apples' with those differences.
#12
Team Owner
None of the above. Have Pat G or Cordes spec you a cam to your goals. Don't go with off the shelf.
Go drive a few cammed cars and see what you can live with.
You can drive my car around a block too if you want. Mine is a 232/246 115 LSA.
Go drive a few cammed cars and see what you can live with.
You can drive my car around a block too if you want. Mine is a 232/246 115 LSA.
Last edited by Unreal; 11-25-2015 at 06:40 PM.
#14
Le Mans Master
Based on many threads, seems BTR or Pat G is the way to go - mine too, was spec'd by Pat G, not off the shelf. If you really have narrowed to the three, based on what you want - the 116 - no brainer really
Last edited by RedZ4me; 11-25-2015 at 09:11 PM.
#15
Instructor
Thread Starter
I know you said you have your choices narrowed down to those three, but I am local and would be happy to let you check out my car with Cordes's Alpha Cam. I switched over from a Black Panther to the Alpha and I am completely happy with my cam in all the categories you listed.
Nothing better than fellow Corvette owners!
#16
Instructor
Thread Starter
Jason
#17
Melting Slicks
I believe Geoff at EPS uses Cam Motion lobes as well.. Tooley's smallest cam to me is even to big to have stock like manners. EPS has the only shelf grind I would consider 222/242 with a 117 LSA and roughly .630 lift(1.8 LS7 rockers). If that doesn't work like close to stock then nothing will for an LS7, keep you stock cam in IMO.
#18
Team Owner
Intakes, headers, tune are well worth it. I saw a solid 40rwhp gain from those.
After that, or even before that time to start head shopping and get the heads fixed. That should be #1 priority. To save money on labor that is a decent time to do a cam.
I would mill the heads .020 over a cam if you just want a mild power bump.
After that, or even before that time to start head shopping and get the heads fixed. That should be #1 priority. To save money on labor that is a decent time to do a cam.
I would mill the heads .020 over a cam if you just want a mild power bump.
#19
Supporting Vendor
I do have a question. If I'm looking into a mild cam, from what I read the horsepower gains are close to 20. Leaves me thinking, is the 20 extra ponies worth it? And if I don't opt for the cam, do I even bother with headers as it appears headers are probably the best option with a cam.....
Jason
Jason
#20
Safety Car
I believe Geoff at EPS uses Cam Motion lobes as well.. Tooley's smallest cam to me is even to big to have stock like manners. EPS has the only shelf grind I would consider 222/242 with a 117 LSA and roughly .630 lift(1.8 LS7 rockers). If that doesn't work like close to stock then nothing will for an LS7, keep you stock cam in IMO.