Torquer V3 and Header results
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Racer
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From: Sanford NC
Torquer V3 and Header results
Just figured that I would share my information and the results from my upgrade. All was done on a stock 02 Z06 with just a Vararam intake.
Installed the following:
Torquer V3 cam
.650 double springs
7.45 push rods
LS2 timing chain
Ported oil pump
Summit 25% underdrive pulley
Comp Cams trunion kit
Kooks 1 7/8 headers
3" off road x-pipe to (stock Z06 mufflers)
MSD wires
Tr55 plugs
160* thermostat
Vararam Power duct
Removed air pump and lines
Removed LS6 intake for cleaning
All was done in the garage on jack stands. I took my time and got some pictures as I went. Was very pleased with how easy these cars are to work on, except when installing the Kooks Headers. (pain in the a$$!)
The final results after the dyno tune were 436 Hp and 409 torque. I was very pleased with how the car drove and the extra power. Here are a few of the pictures along the way...
Had to grind a small section of the frame so the header wouldn't rub:
Installed the following:
Torquer V3 cam
.650 double springs
7.45 push rods
LS2 timing chain
Ported oil pump
Summit 25% underdrive pulley
Comp Cams trunion kit
Kooks 1 7/8 headers
3" off road x-pipe to (stock Z06 mufflers)
MSD wires
Tr55 plugs
160* thermostat
Vararam Power duct
Removed air pump and lines
Removed LS6 intake for cleaning
All was done in the garage on jack stands. I took my time and got some pictures as I went. Was very pleased with how easy these cars are to work on, except when installing the Kooks Headers. (pain in the a$$!)
The final results after the dyno tune were 436 Hp and 409 torque. I was very pleased with how the car drove and the extra power. Here are a few of the pictures along the way...
Had to grind a small section of the frame so the header wouldn't rub:
Thread Starter
Racer
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From: Sanford NC
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Always cool to see an owner tackle these jobs at home in their garage. I'm starting my 5th C5 cam swap this week on a friend's' '99 FRC with a supercharger. They get a little easier each time I do one.
Melting Slicks
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Nice 
The V3 was my first cam only back in the day. I told people it was in the 440/410 range and people laughed. I hope those same people are lurking in this thread.
Congrats...and don't be suprised if your "cam" only Z whoops some serious a** !!
Thanks......double check your wipe on the VT's, the .645 ain't no joke.
The V3 was my first cam only back in the day. I told people it was in the 440/410 range and people laughed. I hope those same people are lurking in this thread.
Congrats...and don't be suprised if your "cam" only Z whoops some serious a** !!
Thanks......double check your wipe on the VT's, the .645 ain't no joke.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Sanford NC
Nice
The V3 was my first cam only back in the day. I told people it was in the 440/410 range and people laughed. I hope those same people are lurking in this thread.
Congrats...and don't be suprised if your "cam" only Z whoops some serious a** !!
Thanks......double check your wipe on the VT's, the .645 ain't no joke.
The V3 was my first cam only back in the day. I told people it was in the 440/410 range and people laughed. I hope those same people are lurking in this thread.
Congrats...and don't be suprised if your "cam" only Z whoops some serious a** !!
Thanks......double check your wipe on the VT's, the .645 ain't no joke.
Thanks
Last edited by SilverZ06NC; Sep 8, 2013 at 12:34 PM. Reason: Numbers
Racer
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From: Palatine Illinois
Did you put a tensioner on the LS2 chain? Ive seen many reports that you need something with that chain to keep it from slapping around.
(and you cant use the LS2 tensioner cause the bolt holes dont line up on an Ls6). something to look at.....I went with a Katech chain.
(and you cant use the LS2 tensioner cause the bolt holes dont line up on an Ls6). something to look at.....I went with a Katech chain.
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Racer
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From: Sanford NC
Thanks,
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: SE Coast FL
Congrats on your build! Im curious how the Summit pulley (p/n C2503?) Is doing.
Im doing cam swap on my LS2 C6 (224/230 XER273HR Comp) and this pulley is in the build pkg. Should i swap it for a Powerbond or even an ATI...
Im doing cam swap on my LS2 C6 (224/230 XER273HR Comp) and this pulley is in the build pkg. Should i swap it for a Powerbond or even an ATI...
