Head/Cam Package
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From: Lubbock Tx
Head/Cam Package
Here are my current mods:
Vararam CAI
Kooks 1 3/4 LT headers
High Flow Cats
Corsa Sport Exhaust
What additional horsepower can be gained by the installation of a cam only option versus a head/cam option.
The other question I am wondering about is whether or not the vette must be tuned after either one of these installs?
Thanks everyone,
Vararam CAI
Kooks 1 3/4 LT headers
High Flow Cats
Corsa Sport Exhaust
What additional horsepower can be gained by the installation of a cam only option versus a head/cam option.
The other question I am wondering about is whether or not the vette must be tuned after either one of these installs?
Thanks everyone,
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2007 C6
MZ6(Z51)
Kooks 1 3/4" Headers w/High-flow cats
Borla Stingers w/X-pipe
Vararam
Underdrive Pulley
Ported TB
4.10s
Cartek 2X Cam 228/228 114LSA .580 /.580
415rwhp 381rwtq
MZ6(Z51)
Kooks 1 3/4" Headers w/High-flow cats
Borla Stingers w/X-pipe
Vararam
Underdrive Pulley
Ported TB
4.10s
Cartek 2X Cam 228/228 114LSA .580 /.580
415rwhp 381rwtq
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From: Lubbock Tx
Thank you all for the promptness and expertise offered. It helps. We have a local tuner here in Lubbock, but to my understanding they do not have very many vette tunes under their belt. Experience, Experience!!!!
Will probably have to drive to Dallas/Ft. Worth for tune.
thanks
Will probably have to drive to Dallas/Ft. Worth for tune.
thanks
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From: Valencia Ca
Here are my current mods:
Vararam CAI
Kooks 1 3/4 LT headers
High Flow Cats
Corsa Sport Exhaust
What additional horsepower can be gained by the installation of a cam only option versus a head/cam option.
The other question I am wondering about is whether or not the vette must be tuned after either one of these installs?
Thanks everyone,
Vararam CAI
Kooks 1 3/4 LT headers
High Flow Cats
Corsa Sport Exhaust
What additional horsepower can be gained by the installation of a cam only option versus a head/cam option.
The other question I am wondering about is whether or not the vette must be tuned after either one of these installs?
Thanks everyone,
Cam & Heads = 450-500 RWHP
The above is generalized and, of course, depends on how aggressive (or not) the cam profile is. Plus, you must have a good tune.
Charlie
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Thank you all for the promptness and expertise offered. It helps. We have a local tuner here in Lubbock, but to my understanding they do not have very many vette tunes under their belt. Experience, Experience!!!!
Will probably have to drive to Dallas/Ft. Worth for tune.
thanks
Will probably have to drive to Dallas/Ft. Worth for tune.
thanks
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Alternative setup (mine):
2005 C6 (Z51)
Kooks 1 3/4" Headers w/High-flow cats
Stock Catback
Vortex Rammer
Ported FAST90
Ported TB
Comp ProMagnum 1.85 shaft roller rockers, Patriot dual gold springs w/Ti retainers, Comp PM pushrods.
4.10s
402rwhp 398rwtq And that was on gears with zero break-in miles. My objective was to provide a solid foundation for more power later.
The problem with these "should I choose this or that" is that all the stuff works together. If you try to save $$$ by going cam only, you wind up with an agressive cam and you leave power on the table because your DCR is down, and you have poor drivability. Whereas if you combine mild cam and even budget heads like the Patriots, you get a better overall result. Also it is best to go with proven setups like Tony Mamo's AFR205 + 224/228 cam + ported FAST90.
2005 C6 (Z51)
Kooks 1 3/4" Headers w/High-flow cats
Stock Catback
Vortex Rammer
Ported FAST90
Ported TB
Comp ProMagnum 1.85 shaft roller rockers, Patriot dual gold springs w/Ti retainers, Comp PM pushrods.
4.10s
402rwhp 398rwtq And that was on gears with zero break-in miles. My objective was to provide a solid foundation for more power later.
The problem with these "should I choose this or that" is that all the stuff works together. If you try to save $$$ by going cam only, you wind up with an agressive cam and you leave power on the table because your DCR is down, and you have poor drivability. Whereas if you combine mild cam and even budget heads like the Patriots, you get a better overall result. Also it is best to go with proven setups like Tony Mamo's AFR205 + 224/228 cam + ported FAST90.
Last edited by TTRotary; Apr 11, 2007 at 04:13 AM.