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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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This a 2007 C6 Z06 we just finished before the holidays.

Baseline numbers were

456 RWHP
440 RWTQ




2007 Corvette Z06
Honker Air Intake
Kooks 1" 7/8 LS7 Headers with catted 3" x-pipe
B&B Fusion 3" Catback
238/254 Camshaft

557 RWHP
485 RWTQ


http://videos.streetfire.net/video/G...Lil_203190.htm
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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seems odd ..100 hp but 40 lbs torque gain
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Wow, I wish I had 550+ rwhp
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Wow great numbers!

Can't wait til I do a cam!
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that sure sounds like a weird cam grind. Is the difference in duration the reason for <500rwtq with a 427ci motor?

Guy around here makes 470ish rwtq with just intake/LT's/tune.

Love that hp number though.
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Originally Posted by patton
seems odd ..100 hp but 40 lbs torque gain
Well, 45....
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Originally Posted by patton
seems odd ..100 hp but 40 lbs torque gain
It's a really big cam, puts the emphasis on top end power, not mid range torque.
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Originally Posted by 6Speeder
It's a really big cam, puts the emphasis on top end power, not mid range torque.

238 @ .50 in a 427cid motor isnt that big at all.
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