2004 Z06

Just looking for some info and feedback,

I want to install a cam this summer. I love the sound of an aggressive lope so that wont bother me and understand that idle may surge and buck at times.

Any recommendations on which aggresive cam for a daily driver on stock heads, springs and rods?

MattZ28

Just a little FYI...you're not going to get very far without upgrading your springs and pushrods.

2003Z06LS6

Just spend the little bit more and get push rods & valve springs

2004 Z06

you guys are right, might as well do it right the first time around.

bobby777

get a 3/4 cam from moon or Isky--works great in my uncles 54 chopped mercury with a small block 350

Milan

I don't know much about cams in the LSx world but I keep seeing a lot about the MS4 cam....don't know if you have to upgrade valvetrain (im guessing yes) but I didn't think you needed new heads.

Zee916

Lots of great cams out there.

I like Texas Speed stuff. Great customer service and great product with a good price.

MS4 is there biggest cam for stock heads and makes great power.

Ryan L

There are only a couple of bigger cams you can run on stock 02+ LS6 springs, but neither are worth the pain. The GM Hotcam is not much bigger than stock and the ASA cam is a big PITA to tune.

phillymu

I have a MS4 in my 99 TA, and yes you definately have to have upgraded valvetrain. (it is a .651 lift cam). MAkes great power with stock heads. I love it, and it sounds mean as hell (especially @ 7 thousand RPM's )

CVBowers

My son has a G5-X2 in his 2001 Z06. The car made 436 rwhp and 397 rwtq, it has a fantastic lope with minimal cam surge in parking lot/stop/go situations.

Morzoff

2004 Z06

This is the cam (MS4) I was really interested in after listening to a couple U-tube videos. Sounds AMAZING, now to look into pricing on cam + valvetrain package.

Zee916

Texas Speed has an entire cam kit with everything you need...... DONE!!!!!

Unless you want a new timing chain, oil pump, pulley etc.... There package comes with springs, retainers, pushrods etc.... and will work great for the MS4.

2004 Z06

Dumb question,

Which LSA goes with the Magic Stick V.4 (MS4) Cam?

(My cars an 04 Z if that makes any difference)

slothy

i'm having Dr. Phil put a ms4 in my car right now and he recommended 112/113 LSA

2004 Z06

Thank you for the info, gives me a place to start researching

LinearX

Generally speaking, the tighter LSA you go with the more piston to valve clearance issues you'll run into.

Regardless of the LSA you choose, checking to piston to valve is a must with a cam that size.

Good luck in your search!

MattZ28

You might want to research this a little bit more before you go tearing into the motor...there is a lot to learn when it comes to cams. I think you should re-think your decision as the MS4 is a bit much for a daily driver. I would stick with something like a G5X2 or something similar in the low 230s, maybe high 220s as far as duration.

94-vette

Your gonna need some one who knows what they are doing in the tune department.I just can't see a cam that big not having huge surge problems.

SABLKZ06

ms4 makes great power and definately needs cam kit and tuning. as far as driveability, i DD my Z for 9 months with ms4 and averaged 20mpg, so it can be done