[Z06] ls6 cam ready?

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Sep 15, 2010 | 02:34 PM

CorvetteKidd98

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From: Flower Mound Tx

ls6 cam ready?

Im looking at camming my 2001 z06. possibly a 233/239 595/603 112 lsa. Is the ls6 able to take that size of a cam without needing to buy new

timing chain?
fuel rails?
injectors?
better rockers?
lifters?
head gaskets?

Thanks,

Will

Sep 15, 2010 | 03:02 PM

zeevette

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The only thing you should get, that's on your list, is timing chain. However, you really NEED valvesprings,and you should get pushrods.

Sep 15, 2010 | 03:21 PM

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Sep 15, 2010 | 03:39 PM

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Sep 15, 2010 | 05:51 PM

SargeZ06

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Timing chain, hardened pushrods and dual valve springs. I run a 236/242 615/615 on a 111 LSA. No prob Bob...

Sep 15, 2010 | 08:15 PM

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Too much cam...

Sep 15, 2010 | 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SargeZ06

Timing chain, hardened pushrods and dual valve springs. I run a 236/242 615/615 on a 111 LSA. No prob Bob...

You'd be stupid not to get a better timing chain when you do a cam. Stock chains suck.
And that cam is too large unless you have heads, and a fast.

I would look at cams in the 228-230 range. Otherwise you will lose driveabillity and low end power.

Sep 15, 2010 | 08:49 PM

rstmeredZ

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Definitely will need a tune. Budget for it.

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Sep 15, 2010 | 09:18 PM

Streetfast

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I'm running 228/232 lsa 113, I do have the heads done and full exhaust. No driving issues at all. The work was done at 21st century.
430 rwhp

Sep 17, 2010 | 05:33 AM

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I'd recommend our V4 over that particular cam, as it'll make more power and drive better. Give us a call if you have any questions or swing by our new shop in Haslet. Thanks, Chris

Sep 17, 2010 | 06:48 AM

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danziger

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You'd better have good tuning with that cam. I would suggest an oil-pump while in there as cheap insurance...

Sep 17, 2010 | 08:40 AM

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You will be fine. As others have said...a good tune, chromoly pushrods, Dual springs, a timing chain and I would also suggest a UD pulley. your going to remove the damn thing anyways....

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