Well i have a 2001 Z06 and ive been reading all over the web and just figured id ask what guyz/girls r runnin/going to run for a cam. Also was wondering how big of a cam the stock computer will let me run? Im all stock besides exhaust and CAI other then that..... Oh and i guess it does matter if its a manual or auto and mine is a manual. Looking to be using the car for street/strip but nothing Crazy just a good thump and a noticable difference....THANKS

 

People are running all sizes of cams, even in the 240s duration and .644 lift. The computer can be tuned for all of those cams, you just need a good tuner. I am running a SNL v4 which is in the 230s duration for intake and exhaust. The chop is awesome and mainly so is the power, it does stink a bit due to the overlap.

You should get some headers before the cam and probably just call a reputable performance shop and talk to them about what you want out of your car (cam wise). You don't want to have it installed/tuned and then hate it

 

Well good luck trying to get an answer to this. You'll get plenty of answers, all of them different. How do I know? Been there, done that even bought the hat and tee shirts as souvenirs.

You better begin to decide a PLAN for your car. Pick a horsepower goal. That will help. Then realize if your goal is too high for JUST A CAM...........then here comes the mod squad with heads, and headers, and throttle bodies and oh don't forget the clutch and oh don't forget rear gear changes if you get your power band too high and then you'll be upset at the mileage you get and then you can do like others, de-mod the car, complain about ALL the money you spent on your car that you can't get in return when it comes time for a sale.

Spend a lot of time in the tune section, and performance section. Try to find a car you want to emulate. Then contact that owner and ask them for help. Your question thrown open here will get you a lot of opinions from a lot of owners. Without a plan, you'll be more confused than ever when it's all said and done.

I started with a budget of $3K for mods and it ended up $4.5 for what I wanted. You'll either want to do it right, or not at all. Throwing mods at cars that are not attuned to each other is a waste of money. You can read all the posts from guys that went too big, too small on cams, broken valve springs, valve spring geometry issues, bucking, hesitating, surging, bogg, and a whole myriad of driving issues

I'm looking at 1 or 2 built cars that I've contacted the owners and I will duplicate their efforts when it's time to do the whole thing right. It's not only a way to prevent mistakes but it's also a compliment to the builders and owners who went before you and basically they will save you a ton of money preventing you from posting many parts for sale and ending up with a a broken dream or broken car or both.

 

Couple things and I am not trying to be rude...all ZO6s are manuals. The CAM be as big as you want, the computer just needs to be tuned to whatever you decide to go with. I ask you this...what are you planning on doing with the car? When you upgrade the CAM, you need to upgrade the supporting components, i.e. springs, pushrods, etc. You may also want to look at upgrading your exhaust setup, CAM with a set of LT headers would really help. Depending the CAM, the clutch is going to be on bored time. But, the first thing you need to figure out is what are your plans with your car. Daily driver, drag racing, etc. I have seen mid CAM setups prove great performance gains and are street driven without issues. Sorry for this post if it upset ya, but these are things to consider when upgrading any internal parts or adding a SC or TT setup.

Micah

 

No that was great!! All the help i can get the better. Im looking at using the car for a weekend/nice weather car and maybe go to the track... But looking for somthing that gets with the program and sounds good nothing to Crazy for its not going to just be a track car ill drive it more then anything if that makes since..... But no thanks!!

 

You need to do a lot of research, on You Tube, this forum and LS1Tech forum. No one can tell you what type of cam you need. I will tell you that LS motors love more cam. I picked the Texas Speed 228R. Here's my parts list that I used about a year and a half ago when I did mine.

 

Very nice thank u

 

You don't need a huge cam. Something in the 228/232 range is a great street strip cam for both power and drive ability. You def will and should do headers first. The LG street headers are some of the best for the money. Also the XSpower are good headers if you are looking for something a little less expensive.

 

Just curious, did you just put a cam in? Or did you do heads or headers? No intent here to hijack OPs thread.......just thought it needed asked.

 

This list is a great start and the CAM purchased above is a great street CAM and the only thing I would add would be go ahead and start pricing a clutch. If you go with this package and a set of LT headers, the LS7 clutch is very close to what the LS6 is when it comes to feel and driving. Tuning is key! a dyno tune is great, but where the real results are is getting behind the wheel, driving around (normal and some spirited), data logging it and allowing your tuner to adjust as needed. I was in Hawaii when I did my last CAM install on my previous ZO6 and did all the tuning via data logging and emailing. Car ran like a bat outta hell when it was all said in done. Patience is key when doing the install and tuning. I have had tunes done on the DYNO, but when I was on the street doing some normal driving the car did not act right (only when I hit the go-go pedal). There are tons of posts on these topics, make sure to ask the question if you are unsure. I did a lot of research on what I wanted (was very similar to what you are looking for). I wanted a great running car, decent power "throughout" the power bands and sounded aggressive. I found that in the setup I had. I did nothing to my LS6 heads, except springs (retainers, seals, etc) and pushrods. Some will recommend upgrading the rocker arms and this is not a bad idea, but not necessary right away. Research LS6 rocker arms and the issues that have been surfacing. Do not rush into something and I am not one to take short cuts, so I did go with the products that had good reviews and at times that meant paying a couple of more dollars for it. Better to be safe than sorry. Clutch...the clutch (if baby'd) will last sometime with the setup listed above, but I would never bet on that. Some are harder on their clutches than others. Do your homework and good luck.

Micah

 

Guys, this is just the cam list. The valve seal tool was a bunch of crap. Use a deep set socket, it works better. I keep a full spreadsheet on all of the work I've done by work area.

 

Completely agree on the socket, never used the tool, but know the socket works fine. I believe the 12mm is the one that works best.

 

Here's mine!! LG LONG TUBES
Comp Cams - 230/236 .592/.602 114 LSA

Much better than the stock Cam, Sounds Awesome, More Power and no issues!

 

slvr, I've seen your video before. Sounds great. The 228R that I have is the smallest that I would want, sometimes I wish I would have got a hair bigger myself. These motors just love a bigger cam, pulling up to a stop light is just a thrill with the cam and a rumbling exhaust. good video. Not to high jack the thread but what wheels are those?

 

Good responses thus far. The 228R is a fantasic shelf grind.

I asume you want to stay NA and keep the stock 243 heads ( which flow pretty well in stock form)

Staying in the high 220's and mid 230's is your best bet keeping lift around .600.

More lope with slightly higher powerband go with a 112LSA

Still quite choppy and a little lower shifted powerband go with 114 LSA

Intake and Exhaust split duaration have a lot to do with chop as well. Higher difference in split = more chop.

I like the idea of a 230/236 .592/.602 112 LSA

 

I'm running the LG G5X1-E cam. 590ish/230ish/114.

With all my other mods I'm making 471/441 to the rear tires. Vararam, LS2 Ported LS2 TB, Ported Fast 92mm intake, AFR 205 heads 59cc, G5X1-E cam, LG Pro's, GHL Bullets. Tuned to a safe 12.6 AFR on 93 octane.

If you want torque, then don't get a huge cam. Seems that the larger cam's pull big numbers up top, but sacrifice torque down low.

Talk to your tuner and describe what your really wanting. Ask him about the good things and bad things of each cam he suggests.

Toque

 

I have the Torquer 2 and LG pros w/cats and I'm at 421/393 to the tires. I was gonna go bigger,but I was still hesitant because I was still debating about going supercharged. It also depends on what the C7 looks like in a few weeks. If I dont like it. I more likely will go with an A&A kit and add an older GTS viper to the collection.

 

^^^^ Nice.... And what do u do for a living??? R they hiring? Haha no just kiddin man that would be nice to be able todo that!!!

 

Stay single, work in the Texas oilfield,and your dreams will be answered

 

Haha nice well I'm n Nebraska and I'm getting married n June so I guess I'm doing ALL the wrong things!!!!