I bought an 01 LS6 cam and springs, and thanks to some guidance from this forum, the truck is alive!

It idles much like stock.... a little higher than stock when not in gear, but slows down and has what I would call a very slight lope at idle in gear.

Everyone said I'ld lose low end even with the milder early LS6 cam that I got, but I think I gained some. I can spin the tires from a stop much easier than with the stock cam. If I stand on it from a stop it spins for a long ways, and the rear end even gets a little squirrely. When I step on it from a roll, it definately puts you in the seat better than it did stock.

It really seemed to increase power all around. I think this isn't a bad deal considering how cheap you can get this cam and springs for it.

 

Cool, thanks for sharing your experience.

Where did you get it and how much?

 

any track times yet?

 

Any sound clips??

 

I will have some track times before too long. When I get my tune, I'll be heading there.

I bought it from JBsC5 who pulled it out of his 01 Z06. He gave the cam and springs to me for 70 dollars. Then I bought some supplies such as oil, coolant, gasket maker, threadlocker, etc. I'ld say I have 125 dollars into this cam swap and am very pleased.

I could see where the 02+ LS6 cam wouldn't be as good in these engines, but the milder 01 cam is great IMO.

 

Nice, glad it's all back together and working.

 

Yes, I thank everyone for all the help!!!

I'm curious as to how much a hot tune that removes TM is gonna change the SOTP feel of the truck. I'ld love to be able to do a near burnout from a stop.

 

Engine TM should liven it up when you goof around like that. I have mine turned off, and it make a noticeable difference off the line.

Tranny TM is pretty much only felt on the shifts...