Cam Only??
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From: Menifee CA
Cam Only??
What parts will i need with a cam only car?
Springs? retainers? Do i really need them??
I really dont want Heads, my motor only got 45K so Ill just wait till I blow it up then get a LS6 crate motor to replace it, untill then i would like 400RWHP with cam only ans offcoarse all the bolt ons
And what cam what you guys recommend?? I am in Cali by the way (KILL THE SMOG *****)
can some1 help??
thanks
Springs? retainers? Do i really need them??
I really dont want Heads, my motor only got 45K so Ill just wait till I blow it up then get a LS6 crate motor to replace it, untill then i would like 400RWHP with cam only ans offcoarse all the bolt ons
And what cam what you guys recommend?? I am in Cali by the way (KILL THE SMOG *****)
can some1 help??
thanks
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From: Whippany NJ
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Originally Posted by MUKAKsC5
What parts will i need with a cam only car?
Springs? retainers? Do i really need them??
I really dont want Heads, my motor only got 45K so Ill just wait till I blow it up then get a LS6 crate motor to replace it, untill then i would like 400RWHP with cam only ans offcoarse all the bolt ons
And what cam what you guys recommend?? I am in Cali by the way (KILL THE SMOG *****)
can some1 help??
thanks
Springs? retainers? Do i really need them??
I really dont want Heads, my motor only got 45K so Ill just wait till I blow it up then get a LS6 crate motor to replace it, untill then i would like 400RWHP with cam only ans offcoarse all the bolt ons
And what cam what you guys recommend?? I am in Cali by the way (KILL THE SMOG *****)
can some1 help??
thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: "In a van down by the river" CO
This is true. Tough to have both a huge cam and meet Cali emissions. That being said, I have a huge cam (cam only) and am probably close to 400hp. But I'm not in Cali either. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Originally Posted by eamador11
well, 2 things, your not gonna blow up an LS1 that easy so i wouldnt go by that time table when deciding to purchase new heads. 2nd, its gonna be real tough to break 400rwhp on a non-z06 with a cam only upgrade unless you get a monster cam. and if you do get a monster cam, forget cali emissions. just my .02
I would not choose a cam with greater than 224 duration. If you want to have any chance of passing Calif. emmissions. Unfortunately to get to 400 RWHP with a small cam you will need modified heads.
Drifting
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From: Pensacola FL
I just did cam only on 01 Z06. 224/581 on 114 and the most we could squeeze with tuning was 388. I know others get more, but I guess every car is different. I must say, it does run like a champ. I gained almost 30 rwhp with the cam. It feels like I gained 50, though! 
Uncorrected I broke 400, but all in all I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Scott
Uncorrected I broke 400, but all in all I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Scott
Burning Brakes
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From: SCOTTSDALE AZ
St. Jude Donor '05
alright, here's my .02 cents. here is what i have, blackwing, powerduct,,f.a.s.t manifold, ghl catback,meziere electric water pump, 2400 torque conv, z06 diff,3:42, 160t-stat,G5X3 CAM 114, dynoed 381rwhp before the water pump on an A4 with 99199miles. hope this helps.
tryin to get to the track, no times yet, gonna add heads and build tranny by march hopefully, researching heads now.
tryin to get to the track, no times yet, gonna add heads and build tranny by march hopefully, researching heads now.
