thinking about a cam
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Safety Car
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From: pueblo co
thinking about a cam
since my brother has cammed his 02 z28 Camaro with the 228r with 114 lsa cam it has me wanting to cam my z06,
I am thinking about going with the same cam set up that he went with but not sure that is exactly what I want to go with I will be installing the cam my self, any thoughts would help me go with a different cam?
I am thinking about going with the same cam set up that he went with but not sure that is exactly what I want to go with I will be installing the cam my self, any thoughts would help me go with a different cam?
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From: cookeville tennessee
since my brother has cammed his 02 z28 Camaro with the 228r with 114 lsa cam it has me wanting to cam my z06,
I am thinking about going with the same cam set up that he went with but not sure that is exactly what I want to go with I will be installing the cam my self, any thoughts would help me go with a different cam?
I am thinking about going with the same cam set up that he went with but not sure that is exactly what I want to go with I will be installing the cam my self, any thoughts would help me go with a different cam?
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Safety Car
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From: pueblo co
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From: Tuscaloosa Alabama
I just had a cam installed a few months ago along with intake manifold, long tubes, and other goodies. I now have it back in the shop because the harmonic balancer is shot. Another $350 I had to pay for getting it installed. All together its costing me right at $1000 for everything. If I would have known that this was a common issue with these engines I would have replaced it while getting the cam installed. Not sure what condition your balancer is in but I would definitely think about it while everything is out.
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From: Huntington tx
If doing the cam, then get a new harmonic balancer pinned just in case you decide to FI it later on. Search "Pinning the balancer" for info.
http://www.aacorvette.com/performanc...products_id=67
http://www.aacorvette.com/performanc...products_id=67
Last edited by sfc rick; Aug 30, 2013 at 06:16 PM.
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Safety Car
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From: pueblo co
I just had a cam installed a few months ago along with intake manifold, long tubes, and other goodies. I now have it back in the shop because the harmonic balancer is shot. Another $350 I had to pay for getting it installed. All together its costing me right at $1000 for everything. If I would have known that this was a common issue with these engines I would have replaced it while getting the cam installed. Not sure what condition your balancer is in but I would definitely think about it while everything is out.
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From: Huntington tx
thanks every one for the feedback and to be honest I did not even think about replacing the balancer at all..but now that I read this I have 45k on her now, so it won't hurt to replace it while i am in there any ways..and yeah i agree with rik on this one i might as well pin it too while i am in there
That's thinking with your motorhead!
Good call!
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From: Ottawa Ontario
Installed GM "hot cam" a while ago and love the power curve and idle.
Also installed SLP catted long tubes, Z06 intake, new balancer, updated oil pump, chain, valve seals, pushrods, etc. Don't know how you could do that for $1,000 though. Think I was around $2,200 plus the tune from East Coast Supercharging.
Also installed SLP catted long tubes, Z06 intake, new balancer, updated oil pump, chain, valve seals, pushrods, etc. Don't know how you could do that for $1,000 though. Think I was around $2,200 plus the tune from East Coast Supercharging.
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From: Huntington tx
since my brother has cammed his 02 z28 Camaro with the 228r with 114 lsa cam it has me wanting to cam my z06,
I am thinking about going with the same cam set up that he went with but not sure that is exactly what I want to go with I will be installing the cam my self, any thoughts would help me go with a different cam?
I am thinking about going with the same cam set up that he went with but not sure that is exactly what I want to go with I will be installing the cam my self, any thoughts would help me go with a different cam?
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I did the cam upgrade back in the 70's on my 69 SS Camaro. Sent a few push rods right through the rocker arms and ate a number or rods bearings. Then I read here about amateur Corvette mechanics doing mods (improvements?) on a limited budget, do half the job and end up needing new long blocks or transmissions. I think about my cam a lot also. I think how nice it works and what a good job the GM designers did with my C5 motor. It ain't broke yet so I don't fix it.
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
My buddies & I installed a 228, 230, 580, 581, 113 LSA Comp Cam in my 2000 LS1 coupe along with TPIS hardened push rods, Patriot Gold springs and retainers, LS2 timing chain . Already had LT headers, VRB2, catback, etc.
After the tune I could not believe the diff. Your Z started with more power than mine. Go for it but don't cut corners, do it right.
After the tune I could not believe the diff. Your Z started with more power than mine. Go for it but don't cut corners, do it right.
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234 @ intake .050" .598 lift
238 @ exhaust .050" .605 lift
112 LSA
234 @ intake .050" .598 lift
238 @ exhaust .050" .605 lift
112 LSA
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From: Tuscaloosa Alabama
thanks every one for the feedback and to be honest I did not even think about replacing the balancer at all..but now that I read this I have 45k on her now, so it won't hurt to replace it while i am in there any ways..and yeah i agree with rik on this one i might as well pin it too while i am in there
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All the parts cost around $620 from Summit Racing.....free shipping over $100 and if your lucky like me and live in AL it comes next day from UPS GA
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Safety Car
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wow so everyone's that has posted videos your car's sound amazing...as far as for what I plan on using the car for..maybe some auto cross, I don't for see my self going to a blower in the future at least not on this motor, so with that said just drive the car and have fun with it, what is the main difference between a 112 lsa and a 114 lsa and so on?