just bought a 2004 cam, springs, retainers, and pushrods from a 2004 Z06 with 2000 miles on them. Just wondering is this a good cam for a basically stock 5.3L. Im not too sure on the specs though. Does anyone know if the cam is too big? What about getting a tune? Do i HAVE to? Will the stock Ecm pick it up or will i have to give ol' Nelson a call? I know its recomended, but is it needed? ANy help would be greatly appreciated.

 

The cam isn't too big, but the LSA is too long. I believe it is somewhere around a 117. With a truck you want a 114 or 112. It puts the rpm range a little higher. You'll really need a stall converter to make full use of it.

 

I almost went with that cam... Its suppose to give you good power...
But Im telling you go bigger than you think you want too

Go with a 212-218-522-529-114 or something of that nature

I dont see gains much over 15hp with that zo6 cam..

I got 32 rwhp from my 212-218-522-529-114

 

do you know what rpm z06 makes peak at?

 

It should have a very flat hp curve (5900-6300) but, a flat torque curve from 3500-5000rpm would be more beneficial.

 

i got a comp xr265hr and its weeeeeeaaaak out the hole but when it hits 3000 it starts spinning. nelson is suppose to be giving me some more bottom end.

 

Get an 01 ls6 cam.

 

fogle, holy **** thats a big picture in your sig!!!!!!!!!!

Alot of guys used to go with the Z06 cam and make decent power without the need for a tune. Yes it has more top end, but the bottom end isnt all that different. If you got it for a cheap enough price i say take the 3 hours and slap it in, see how you like it. If its not what you wanted sell it and go bigger.