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I have 2008 Z51 6 spd manual. I'm looking for a cam that would replicate as close a possible the old school loppy sound of the earlier solid lifter small blocks. I'm not interested in making more power, my main objective is creating the nostalgic sound of those cars.
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If you want it for idle speed or slightly more, that can be done with a tune and the stock cam. IIRC you'll have to gut the cats too. You'd have the capability to change it back if/when you choose.
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Do you know of anyone that does remote tunes and are proficient in what you're suggesting.
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I have 2008 Z51 6 spd manual. I'm looking for a cam that would replicate as close a possible the old school loppy sound of the earlier solid lifter small blocks. I'm not interested in making more power, my main objective is creating the nostalgic sound of those cars.
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That's where a good torque converter comes into play. I put a Yank SS3600 in my 99 z28. You didn't even notice it was there until you hit the gas.
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I also have an 08 Z51 manual and just had a BTR Stage 2 cam swap with double valve spring and trunion upgrade. Also, had the problematic harmonic balancer replaced with an ATI unit at the same time since it cost no more in labor. I had the shop do a dyno pull, video shows how it sounds at idle, and in the pull with my NPP muffler system. I don't know how to send it to you but I can give you the website of the installer and you can look at the dyno recording there. I think it does have a good idle lope which was what I was looking for, as well. The LS-3 responds well to a cam swap. Picked up about 12 to 15% horsepower gain, which is very noticeable. And, he says it will pass the state emissions sniff. Idles at 750rpm. I believe this is a very streetable cam for a manual transmission car. Would not be ideal for an auto trans car since the engine does do a little jerking action as it comes to a stop which can be overcome by just pushing the clutch in. Some a/t guys aren't going to want to be constantly bumping the shifter into neutral to overcome that.
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Thanks RobJoy. I'll look into the BTR Stage 2 Cam as well. I'm compiling all the recommendations here and will review it with the shop doing the work for me. They've done plenty of work on LSx engines, just want to try and select a cam that will provide the sound and have reasonable driving manners. Horsepower gain is nice but not as critical as the sound I'm trying to create. Sniffing is not a problem as the car is registered in Florida and there is no state inspections. I agree having the manual is a big plus here.
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I just put one of these in my 2010 ls3, Sounds pretty nasty and it is very easy on the valve train. It is basically a gm asa cam but just a little more aggressive,
https://www.jegs.com/i/Darrell-Russe...QaAk9AEALw_wcB
https://www.jegs.com/i/Darrell-Russe...QaAk9AEALw_wcB
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