What cam?
11-19-2017, 12:15 AM
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
What cam?
I have a 03 zo6, I want to install a new cam lifters and valve springs. I'm looking for something to drive daily but still want that cam sound and definitely more horse power, but I need to still be able to tune it using the stock computer at the tuners. I'm on a small budget so what would be the best bang for the buck and where to buy for same reason. thanks for the help.
11-20-2017, 11:12 AM
#4
Safety Car
the Z06 can take some decent cam, and re your budget the cost is pretty much the same for any cam/lifter kit regardless of specs... BTR and Tick will setter you in the right direction...
11-21-2017, 09:21 AM
#5
Team Owner
I would call EPS (maybe their 226/230), and CamMotion (Titan 4 is a nice cam). Vengeance, BTR and Tick are all very good as well. I prefer Cam Motion cores and lobes over Comp something to ask the vendor. ~226-228 intake and a few degrees more on the exhaust is a nice area for a Z06, still friendly with a 3.42 rear responds well to 3.73/4.10s and heads if you decide to do so later.
I would call a few vendors, tell them your goals, future plans, and overall requirements for their cam (lifters, springs, and how often to change springs).
I would call a few vendors, tell them your goals, future plans, and overall requirements for their cam (lifters, springs, and how often to change springs).
Last edited by 93Polo; 11-21-2017 at 09:28 AM.
11-21-2017, 12:09 PM
#6
A few years ago the PO installed an ESP 226/230 0.598"/0.610" 113 LSA cam, Comp 26926 springs, LS7 lifters in LS2 trays, ? length Comp push rods, Comp 13702 trunion upgrade, LS2 timing chain along and stock 243 heads. The new 5.7L short block has forged rods and pistons and a stock GM crank. The package also included the LS6 intake manifold, ported throttle body and late LS6 MAF with a Callaway Honker CAI. He went with jet hot coated LG Pro long tube headers and catted X-pipe with Z06 Ti cat back. Fast 36# injectors and a conservative dyno tune round out the package. The combo netted +400 rwhp and +390 ft-lbs of torque. He also added a LS7 clutch and Z06 torque tube help get the power to the ground.
The combo has a noticeable idle lope, but it is still surprisingly driveable on the street. I probably would not have gone that far with the cam if I had done the 5.7L build (I am an old fart so a slightly smoother idle would be a bit nicer) or I would have used this cam with a slightly larger 6.0L short block or with a stroker crank - that's just my personal preference.
But the idle lope is a small price to pay because you got to love the way this combo screams when you open her up
The combo has a noticeable idle lope, but it is still surprisingly driveable on the street. I probably would not have gone that far with the cam if I had done the 5.7L build (I am an old fart so a slightly smoother idle would be a bit nicer) or I would have used this cam with a slightly larger 6.0L short block or with a stroker crank - that's just my personal preference.
But the idle lope is a small price to pay because you got to love the way this combo screams when you open her up
11-22-2017, 07:24 AM
#8
Team Owner
How is your emissions testing in WA? Do they plug into the computer or do a visual inspection and sniff test? That may play a part in the cam selection.
Also, since you are on a budget, Hot Rod did a GM only cam test on a 5.3 LM7 and the results were very interesting. Here is a link to the article: Hot Rod Magazine Cam Test on LM7
Also, since you are on a budget, Hot Rod did a GM only cam test on a 5.3 LM7 and the results were very interesting. Here is a link to the article: Hot Rod Magazine Cam Test on LM7