Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS?
Drifting
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (ld85)
The engine dyno on the 409 LT-1 looked real good from TPIS. The ZZ409 never made the numbers in my 396. Picked up more torque and alot more top
end horsepower with the CC XE 230 /236.
end horsepower with the CC XE 230 /236.
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (Red Rocket)
I assume that means you would not do the ZZ409 for a 406 motor then correct?
When talking to them they claimed that the 406 and 409 would act the same but who knows, do you think the 396 CI made a difference due to less CI?
When talking to them they claimed that the 406 and 409 would act the same but who knows, do you think the 396 CI made a difference due to less CI?
Drifting
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (ld85)
The ZZ409 peaked and headed South real fast. 360RWHP at 6000 RPM's versus 405RWHP for the XE. Have a dyno of a TPIS 402ci LT-1 that has similar numbers to the XE. Maybe my ZZ409 was a lemon but I just did not get the numbers close to the TPIS numbers.
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (Red Rocket)
Thanks, they get a good buck for that cam so I would be very dissapointed if it did not perform. Thanks for he help!
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (Red Rocket)
Maybe my ZZ409 was a lemon
LD85, I will be installing my ZZ409 in my 350 in March I hope.
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (-=Jeff=-)
Great, I would love to hear how it turns out!
I hope my 406 motor will be done by April 1st. Looks like it will bea full roller 406 with AFR or Canfield heads. Just dont know if the 409 cam is the one or not.
I hope my 406 motor will be done by April 1st. Looks like it will bea full roller 406 with AFR or Canfield heads. Just dont know if the 409 cam is the one or not.
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (ld85)
Great, I would love to hear how it turns out!
I hope my 406 motor will be done by April 1st. Looks like it will bea full roller 406 with AFR or Canfield heads. Just dont know if the 409 cam is the one or not.
I hope my 406 motor will be done by April 1st. Looks like it will bea full roller 406 with AFR or Canfield heads. Just dont know if the 409 cam is the one or not.
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Re: Anyone using the ZZ409 cam by TPIS? (-=Jeff=-)
agree, the comp cams XE grinds are making killer power in almost everything they are in. the 230/236 grind is SWEET in larger ci engines. you can have it ground on any center or seperation you want as well.
