[Z06] New Cam & headers
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New Cam & headers
Just had A&A Corvette install a Comp Cam 220/224, .581 with 114 LSA, and American Racing Headers in my 2002 Z06. Andy and Charlie did a great job:
409.50 Rwhp
388.75 Rwtq
The car feels like a total different car, it's a little louder, has a more noticable "lope", but just pulls like never before from 2500rpm up. At 2500rpm she's putting down 340ft-lbs!
And she should pass a sniffer test too!!!!
Thanks again Andy and Charlie!
409.50 Rwhp
388.75 Rwtq
The car feels like a total different car, it's a little louder, has a more noticable "lope", but just pulls like never before from 2500rpm up. At 2500rpm she's putting down 340ft-lbs!
And she should pass a sniffer test too!!!!
Thanks again Andy and Charlie!
Last edited by MarkT 2002; Sep 10, 2006 at 08:50 PM.
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And you live in Ventura!
If it weren't for the job, the house, and the kids school I'ld move up there just to be near A&A!
Then again, the day and the tank of gas it takes me to get up there probably has saved me at least $10k!!!
Driving down Lambert with fresh mods - PRICELESS
If it weren't for the job, the house, and the kids school I'ld move up there just to be near A&A!
Then again, the day and the tank of gas it takes me to get up there probably has saved me at least $10k!!!
Driving down Lambert with fresh mods - PRICELESS
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Originally Posted by MarkT 2002
Just had A&A Corvette install a Comp Cam 220/224, .581 with 114 LSA, and American Racing Headers in my 2002 Z06. Andy and Charlie did a great job:
409.50 Rwhp
388.75 Rwtq
The car feels like a total different car, it's a little louder, has a more noticable "lope", but just pulls like never before from 2500rpm up. At 2500rpm she's putting down 340ft-lbs!
And she should pass a sniffer test too!!!!
Thanks again Andy and Charlie!
409.50 Rwhp
388.75 Rwtq
The car feels like a total different car, it's a little louder, has a more noticable "lope", but just pulls like never before from 2500rpm up. At 2500rpm she's putting down 340ft-lbs!
And she should pass a sniffer test too!!!!
Thanks again Andy and Charlie!
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Thanks for all the positive responses guys. Once I get a soft copy (I have a hard copy) of the Dyno from Charlie Tuner I'll try to post it.
Here's what I had done (with costs):
Comp Cam custom grind - 220/224 .581 114 LSA $395
AFR Dual Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers $395
Hardened Push Rods $119
Heavy Duty Timing Chain set $149
TR55 Spark Plugs $24
Install cam (labor) $1,000
American Racing Headers (includes metal Matrix cats and X Pipe) $1,550
Ceramic heat coating (headers) $300
OE Exhaust Manifold Gaskets $17
Install headers (labor) $450
Dyno Tune $550
I also had them add a tunnel plate, frame savers and rocker rails.
I already had a Blackwing CAI and a C6Z06 shifter riding on Nitto Extreme 555 RIIs.
I LOVE driving it! I find excuses to take her out.
Here's what I had done (with costs):
Comp Cam custom grind - 220/224 .581 114 LSA $395
AFR Dual Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers $395
Hardened Push Rods $119
Heavy Duty Timing Chain set $149
TR55 Spark Plugs $24
Install cam (labor) $1,000
American Racing Headers (includes metal Matrix cats and X Pipe) $1,550
Ceramic heat coating (headers) $300
OE Exhaust Manifold Gaskets $17
Install headers (labor) $450
Dyno Tune $550
I also had them add a tunnel plate, frame savers and rocker rails.
I already had a Blackwing CAI and a C6Z06 shifter riding on Nitto Extreme 555 RIIs.
I LOVE driving it! I find excuses to take her out.
Last edited by MarkT 2002; Sep 12, 2006 at 08:49 PM.
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Holy Sh*t, you paid TOP dollar for everything. Here's my expense list:
Supermaxxx LT system $850 shipped used from MTI (perfect condition)
LT install $200
TSP cam kit: $699 (your choice of any cam including custom grinds + PRC dual springs good to .650 lift, Ti retainers + hardened PR's)
LS2 chain $39 (more than you need)
Cam install $500
Vette Doctors dyno tune $299.(top tuners)
With that said, you still got awesome results for such a small cam.
Supermaxxx LT system $850 shipped used from MTI (perfect condition)
LT install $200
TSP cam kit: $699 (your choice of any cam including custom grinds + PRC dual springs good to .650 lift, Ti retainers + hardened PR's)
LS2 chain $39 (more than you need)
Cam install $500
Vette Doctors dyno tune $299.(top tuners)
With that said, you still got awesome results for such a small cam.
Last edited by kbreese; Sep 12, 2006 at 09:13 PM.
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kbreese, you got some great deals. Which TSP cam did you go with? What were your results?
Here in California the rate for a dyno tune and labor seem to be a little bit higher than in Long Island, NY (go figure). I know I probably could have gotten some pieces cheaper, but with A&A I felt I got an integrated solution from one of the top tuners. Because of Andy's and Charlie's expertise I got more than I expected. Besides, Andy threw-in a few "extras" that has me feeling like it was worth every penny (or C-note).
Keeping A&A in business is a good thing!
Here in California the rate for a dyno tune and labor seem to be a little bit higher than in Long Island, NY (go figure). I know I probably could have gotten some pieces cheaper, but with A&A I felt I got an integrated solution from one of the top tuners. Because of Andy's and Charlie's expertise I got more than I expected. Besides, Andy threw-in a few "extras" that has me feeling like it was worth every penny (or C-note).
Keeping A&A in business is a good thing!
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You probably make 2-3X my salary where you can comfortably do that. When your on a tight budget, your forced to be "thrifty"
PS-Don't have it all together yet and havent decided on a cam yet but either a TSP 228r or a custom 228/232 110+1 based on the LS1tech cam gurus recommendation. The headers will be here tommorow and the install prices already quoted. Just have to decide on the cam and get it all installed. Only other mod is vram 2b. Hoping for about 420rwhp and nice torque, but would be more than ecstatic with your numbers + such a small cam.
PS-Don't have it all together yet and havent decided on a cam yet but either a TSP 228r or a custom 228/232 110+1 based on the LS1tech cam gurus recommendation. The headers will be here tommorow and the install prices already quoted. Just have to decide on the cam and get it all installed. Only other mod is vram 2b. Hoping for about 420rwhp and nice torque, but would be more than ecstatic with your numbers + such a small cam.
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I'll see what I can do to make a video clip. I still have an 8mm camera and I don't have a video capture card on my PC. I've been thinking about getting a digital movie camera; so as soon as I get my hands on a way to make an mpeg I'll take a clip and post it.
My wife may have a way to do it with her laptop, so I'll check that out.
My wife may have a way to do it with her laptop, so I'll check that out.