Cam question
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 482
Likes: 99
From: Long Island, NY
Cam question
I have a 2009 6m Z51 npp that in the spring will be adding a Z06 exhaust with cats. What would be a good cam to compliment the Z06 exhaust with drivability in mind not all out horsepower? Should I consider any other upgrades before I get a tune?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 1,209
Likes: 215
From: Dallas, Tx
most likely everybody will tell you a stage 1 any brand
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 769
From: Mead Wash
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Cam
Texas Speed Stage 1 or 2. A lot depends on what you want to do with your car. Stage 1 will give you better low to mid HP, where Stage 2 will be more upper range HP. Talk to tech at Texas Speed. They are a big help.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 769
From: Mead Wash
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Cam
Dual springs suggested. Also Comp Cams Trunnion upgrade. Maybe LS7 performance lifters depending on what your cam lobes look like when you take it out.
More power costs money.
More power costs money.
Last edited by 2008 Corvette; Feb 27, 2021 at 08:26 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
Pro
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 537
Likes: 169
From: Ogden, Utah
$700 for a cam kit (cam, pushrods, springs)
around $1000 labor
$500-600 for a tune
$300 for rocker arm trunions upgrade/labor
Will need supplys -oil/gaskets etc.
Should change the harmonic balancer at the same time. Decent balancers run from around $300-500
around $1000 labor
$500-600 for a tune
$300 for rocker arm trunions upgrade/labor
Will need supplys -oil/gaskets etc.
Should change the harmonic balancer at the same time. Decent balancers run from around $300-500
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 769
From: Mead Wash
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Cam
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 769
From: Mead Wash
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Maybe 40 to 50. My 08 went from 360 WHP to 414 WHP ON A Dynojet. Texas Speed Stage 1. Stock LS3 headers with Corsa Sport. Made it more fun to drive.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,330
Likes: 903
From: Kentucky
A cam swap with all the supporting hardware is not a cheap project. The labor is pretty intensive because some suspension components and the steering rack have to come loose to access the front of the motor. But I'm very glad I did mine. It sounds great and makes the whole car feel more alive.
Last edited by BluegrassMotorsport; Feb 27, 2021 at 09:30 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 482
Likes: 99
From: Long Island, NY
I wanted the same setup as you and went with the BTR Stage 2 system. It's been absolutely perfect for me. The sound is aggressive without being too over the top and I didn't lose any driveability. The noticeable power gain but a nice bonus and I still get 26mpg on the highway with my cruise set at 85mph. While you're in there, you might as well upgrade your harmonic balancer if you haven't already. It's a weak area in these cars and will probably go out eventually. A new balancer doesn't require any more labor because the same parts have to come out to do the cam swap, so it's the perfect time to do it.
A cam swap with all the supporting hardware is not a cheap project. The labor is pretty intensive because some suspension components and the steering rack have to come loose to access the front of the motor. But I'm very glad I did mine. It sounds great and makes the whole car feel more alive.
A cam swap with all the supporting hardware is not a cheap project. The labor is pretty intensive because some suspension components and the steering rack have to come loose to access the front of the motor. But I'm very glad I did mine. It sounds great and makes the whole car feel more alive.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 51
Likes: 24
From: Vancouver, Wa
Simple: SpinMonster cam (230/234 .615" / .600" 114+2).
It's all here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK...1PL8hhXfgttwMw
This same cam will be in my 2010 GS M6 by June.
It's all here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK...1PL8hhXfgttwMw
This same cam will be in my 2010 GS M6 by June.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,047
Likes: 252
From: San Diego
Simple: SpinMonster cam (230/234 .615" / .600" 114+2).
It's all here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK...1PL8hhXfgttwMw
This same cam will be in my 2010 GS M6 by June.
It's all here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkK...1PL8hhXfgttwMw
This same cam will be in my 2010 GS M6 by June.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,999
Likes: 1,684
From: Southeast TX
I'd look for a cam with low overlap as overlap is directly tied to streetability. I'm running a 226/234 115+4. O overlap and perfect manners. Pulls really good on bottom and top end.
Better yet, Get Pat G's take on things. He doesn't miss.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,299
Likes: 769
From: Mead Wash
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019