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Feb 25, 2005 | 09:21 AM

Z06 Steve

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cam patterns????

I'm tring to select a cam for the Z06.What is the single pattern designed to do?the split?and the reverse split?

Feb 25, 2005 | 10:48 AM

CNB

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I don't want to sound rude but you're better off talking to a performance shop then asking here. Even performance shops disagree on which style works best.

This link may help.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/18218/index.html

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Feb 25, 2005 | 10:56 AM

Z06 Steve

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tried that but no straight answer either.

Feb 25, 2005 | 11:05 AM

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PM sent.

Feb 25, 2005 | 11:26 AM

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Feb 25, 2005 | 12:34 PM

Z06 Steve

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undefinedor if this is easier.a good cam for for stock ls6 heads with full bolt ons.i'm looking for a drag strip performer not a dyno queen.limited street.

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Feb 25, 2005 | 01:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06 Steve

or if this is easier.a good cam for for stock ls6 heads with full bolt ons.i'm looking for a track performer not a dyno queen.limited street.

Subdriver is a member here and he tracks his car in SCCA National events. Look him up and talk to him. I'm sure he can point you in the right direction for you track performance needs.

Try these sites:www.sccaforums.com or www.cc66racing.com

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Feb 25, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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From what I know (which isn't much), generally, a single pattern cam has the same lobes intake and exhaust. Split pattern favors the exhaust and reverse favors intake. Your cam needs to match the rest of the package. If your using nitrous for intstance, usually a split pattern is used because your having aid on the intake side. If say, your heads and exhaust system flow really well on that side but your intake isn't so great, you might want a reverse pattern to balance out things.

If I'm wrong, somebody please correct me.