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rickeycatzzzzzz · 12-08-2003, 02:31 PM

What is the difference between the 01 and 02 motors is it just the cam? And if so what cam will go good with my 01 stock heads? I would like to go just above 02 cam. And any idea what kind of RWHP cam swap would make by itself and with headers.

z62jag · 12-08-2003, 02:41 PM

cam & valve train are different in 02 and on.
hard to say what you can expect from just a cam swap - depends on the selected cam profile. personally, I wouldn't just install a new cam without new valve train too - but that's just me. Same with headers, it depends on what headers you install.

**Black_Magic** · 12-08-2003, 03:00 PM

Here is the spec on the CAMS but a mention above the is more then just CAM.

Stock '01 Z06.......204/211 525/525 116
Stock '02-04 Z06..204/218 551/547 117.5

George

rickeycatzzzzzz · 12-08-2003, 03:47 PM

what else is different besides cam are the heads the same? If so what cam do you suggest besides 02 cam that will work good with my heads?

MikeyB · 12-08-2003, 04:02 PM

Nothing different of relevance other than cam. Any cam for a LS1 would work good for your 01 LS6. www.thunderracing.com

MikeyB · 12-08-2003, 04:04 PM

You can only go with shorty headers if you plan to stay emissions legal. With shortys and a good 114 LSA smog legal cam you should get 400 rwhp, maybe a little more.

z62jag · 12-09-2003, 05:53 AM

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what else is different besides cam are the heads the same? If so what cam do you suggest besides 02 cam that will work good with my heads?
rickeycatzzzzzz

The 02+ valves are different (sodium filled, I think). Not sure about pushrods & springs but, since the lift was increased, it wouldn't be too suprising to see stronger springs installed. I don't think the 02 heads themselves differ from 01.

What kind of power are you trying to attain? Once you have a stated power goal it will be easier to choose the appropriate mods to attain it. Personally, I wouldn't suggest using the 02 cam & required valve train - too little bang for your buck. Why not discuss your performance (and budget) needs with one of the supporting tuners?

I know this didn't strictly answer your questions but its the best advice I can give at this moment.