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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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I have a ls6 cam but I'm not sure if it is form an 01 or later. Is there any way to visually tell them apart?
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Originally Posted by anothertoy
I have a ls6 cam but I'm not sure if it is form an 01 or later. Is there any way to visually tell them apart?
Not visually, you would be best to take it in and have it turned by a shop that knows how to check the specs with a cam wheel.

Here are the specs...

2001 LS6 cam: Duration: 204/211, Lift: 0.525” / 0.525”, 116 LSA
2002+LS6 cam: Duration:204/218, Lift: 0.551” / 0.555”, 117.5 LSA

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25 thousandths is a big enough difference in lift that you could measure it with a calipers or micrometer fairly easily.

Measure the base circle
Measure the tallest point of the lobe.
Subtract to find difference.
Multiply result by 1.7 (for rocker ratio) and find your gross valve lift.

It wont be EXTREMELY accurate, but it will get you close enough. As I said, .025" is a BIG difference and should be easily measurable with a standard caliper, etc.

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what is the part number stamped into it?
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On the end of the cam the #'s are:

5308
s 15
1299

also on the end were F and a 2 away from the other #'s

on the mid camshaft were:

1305
29801

I have no idea what these mean.
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Originally Posted by anothertoy
On the end of the cam the #'s are:

5308
s 15
1299

also on the end were F and a 2 away from the other #'s

on the mid camshaft were:

1305
29801

I have no idea what these mean.
You have the 02-03 LS6 #125655308. .551/.555 lift 218/204 duration
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Thanks for your help guys!
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