LS7 camshafts
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I thought I wrote off the Katech cams but I'll tell you what, that K501 cam looks interesting again. It has decent power range and creates fantastic DCR with a 69 - 70 cc head. Many of the aftermarket cams appear to be tailored to heads that are milled down to 65 cc.
However, these Mamo builds take the cake! I suspect the first link has a 65.5 cc head, and the second link has a 67 cc head and is a tame driver. Awesome results from these builds!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-results.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cam-build.html
However, these Mamo builds take the cake! I suspect the first link has a 65.5 cc head, and the second link has a 67 cc head and is a tame driver. Awesome results from these builds!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-results.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cam-build.html
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I don't want a nasty cam. All you get is a little more Hp in the top end for a few hundred RPM and give up a whole lot the other 6000 rpm below that. I'd rather make power with good cylinder heads instead.
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I think I am honing in on selecting a cam. My method of learning has been to search out and reverse engineer benchmark builds that are very successful to make big power without sacrificing low- and mid-range torque. That exercise has been eye opening as some common themes appear, both with cam and heads.
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Ive noticed that as well. I can't feel it on the street. For what it's worth I ran a 160.3mph trap when doing a half mile standing start race. I know I could've done a little better too. I only went twice.
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Called Texas Speed to learn more about their Stage 3.2 cam but spent most the time talking about the Stage 2.2 cam instead. They say the Stage 2.2 made 600 RWHP on Pat G's dyno with PRC 265 heads and MSD intake and is only one of a few cars that have made that much power on that dyno. Just another option to consider.
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Called Texas Speed to learn more about their Stage 3.2 cam but spent most the time talking about the Stage 2.2 cam instead. They say the Stage 2.2 made 600 RWHP on Pat G's dyno with PRC 265 heads and MSD intake and is only one of a few cars that have made that much power on that dyno. Just another option to consider.
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Called Texas Speed to learn more about their Stage 3.2 cam but spent most the time talking about the Stage 2.2 cam instead. They say the Stage 2.2 made 600 RWHP on Pat G's dyno with PRC 265 heads and MSD intake and is only one of a few cars that have made that much power on that dyno. Just another option to consider.
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-zr1-and-z06/4056177-does-hp-after-upgrades-seem-low.html
Do you have a trap speed from drag strip since cam swap?
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I still get compliments on my custom CAM from Tony (the entire build actually). As to me and the ears that have witnessed said "its perfect". It has been a couple of months since my build has been completed. All designed by Tony. Also I can attest. That it is an email and he called and before you know it my down payment was in to get him started.