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What gives the z06 more horse power over the standard vette in a 2001 model, is it cam, heads etc?
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cam, heads, intake and exhaust AFAIK . i think the 01 Z is rated at 385 ?? so.... what then did they do to it in 02 to get it up to 405??




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To learn more about the 2001 Z06 see:

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2001/index.htm

For the 2002 (20 HP bump) see:

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2002/index.shtml

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They made the cam Bigger the camshaft Lobe Base circle Radius Was Reduced in 01 to create more Valve Lift,in 02 & up they reduced more for added lift
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Great links! Thanks!!

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To learn more about the 2001 Z06 see:

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2001/index.htm

For the 2002 (20 HP bump) see:

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2002/index.shtml

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