LS3 Cam help.
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LS3 Cam help.
Hey guys, Ive been looking for a while now, but I just dont know which cam kit/cam to get. Ive heard that alot of people like the G6X3 cam. I did bolt on some kooks 1 7/8th LTs, kooks 3inch catless xpipe, and ATAK borla exhaust along with a CAI. I do plan on installing it myself, as i do have my own shops/lifts. If anybody who has recently done a cam install and recommend a specific kit/vendor, I would greatly appreciate your input. 2009 Z51 c6. Thanks
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ps: Just realized you didn't mention what trans you have, A6 or M6?
Here is some reading for you while waiting: (pay close attention to Spinmonster's posts)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...nster-cam.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-on-a-cam.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...am-advive.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...or-my-ls3.html
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Naw, 224/228 112+2 Cam Motion Hi-Rev lobes ........... now you can close the thread😀
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I have the old blower cam out of my LS3 that's still in good shape that I will sell you. I made 754rwhp with a T-trim Vortech. It drives nice and sounds nasty at idle. Ed Curtis spec'd Lunati grind. 224/234 .610/.600 113+3. $200 shipped. If you don't get mine, a cam with similar specs will work very nice.
Idle vid:
Idle vid:
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And you might clue us in to what type blower you're planning on using. jon6.0's 224/234 cam and my 224/234 cam are just a little different. His better with a centrifugal blower. Mine better with a p/d blower.
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Ive been looking at the MP2300 TVS Magnuson. But it may be later in the year till i have one in the mail. SO if I buy one of the mentioned cams, will it affect anything without a blower bolted on? What about the 2.9L whipple? Ive seen a few guys running one. Thanks for the input.
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This is a very interesting thread, since I just found this article today:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...ick-boomerang/
My view on this article is that it proved that the best overall cam was the smallest one, which had, coincidentally, 224* intake duration, which is what everyone that has commented so far seems to be running...
Could it be that a ~224 intake duration cam is what really works on these LS3 engines?
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...ick-boomerang/
My view on this article is that it proved that the best overall cam was the smallest one, which had, coincidentally, 224* intake duration, which is what everyone that has commented so far seems to be running...
Could it be that a ~224 intake duration cam is what really works on these LS3 engines?
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Ive been looking at the MP2300 TVS Magnuson. But it may be later in the year till i have one in the mail. SO if I buy one of the mentioned cams, will it affect anything without a blower bolted on? What about the 2.9L whipple? Ive seen a few guys running one. Thanks for the input.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C215
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This is a very interesting thread, since I just found this article today:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...ick-boomerang/
My view on this article is that it proved that the best overall cam was the smallest one, which had, coincidentally, 224* intake duration, which is what everyone that has commented so far seems to be running...
Could it be that a ~224 intake duration cam is what really works on these LS3 engines?
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...ick-boomerang/
My view on this article is that it proved that the best overall cam was the smallest one, which had, coincidentally, 224* intake duration, which is what everyone that has commented so far seems to be running...
Could it be that a ~224 intake duration cam is what really works on these LS3 engines?
Also, would it run funny if there wasnt any forced induction for a while??
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That sounds like the cam im wanting to get, the other ones seemed like it had very little P-V, and I wouldnt wanna risk anything lol. Vengeance racing has it where you can select the one you want in a kit. Any experience buying from them ? Thanks for the reply. Also, would it run funny if there wasnt any forced induction for a while??
Also, would it run funny if there wasnt any forced induction for a while??
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Ive been looking at the MP2300 TVS Magnuson. But it may be later in the year till i have one in the mail. SO if I buy one of the mentioned cams, will it affect anything without a blower bolted on? What about the 2.9L whipple? Ive seen a few guys running one. Thanks for the input.
And yes, a cam like this will give you a nice bump in power if you run it without a blower.
Last edited by old motorhead; Jun 8, 2014 at 11:40 PM.