LS9 Cam for Turbo 5.3L

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Feb 20, 2012 | 08:43 AM

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I don't believe stock48 is refering to the C6 Zo6 cam but rather a 02 Z06 cam as being the most optimal stock grind for his setup.

Feb 20, 2012 | 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ayousef

wohohoooow someone's pissed off, ok since I dont know anything and stock48 builds engines for a living I want him to tell me why is a C6 Z06 cam better than a ZR1 cam.

Wrong ZO6 cam there guy. He is talking about an LS6 cam from a C5 ZO6, not a LS7 cam. Its pretty common knowledge that lots of people use the C5 Z06 cam in boosted stuff.

Feb 20, 2012 | 09:47 AM

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Actually, the LS7 cam would be an upgrade over the LS9 cam. LS7 cam has the same exact lobes, just with a narrower LSA. Narrower = better in this case. The LS7 cam still has a wider LSA than I'd want, but it's 2 degrees better than the LS9 cam. If you want a cam that is smooth and pretty gutless down low, either of these should work fine for you

Feb 20, 2012 | 12:23 PM

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Because It would have awful low end response, and laggy for my taste. For a larger CI blower application it wouldn't be too bad.

x2... The ZR1 Corvettes are a lot lighter and have a bigger engine than our trucks which lets them get away with that big of a cam. I have a tsp 220/220 cam and I wish it had more low end torque so I wouldn't have to get into boost as much when pulling out on roads in traffic.