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Old 09-15-2013, 10:15 AM
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Oh, it'll be sweet you're correct. I was planning something similar way back when. I might still but we will see. Jeff has some excellent points as well. Anyone you speak with about cam recommendations will need all that info and maybe more. Just be sure to always look at the total package and don't get caught up chasing dyno numbers. You don't register dyno numbers when driving down the road or sitting in traffic. How and where the engine makes it's power in relation to what you need will determine if the car is enjoyable to drive and performs for you. You've got a really good foundation started.

Case in point about not knowing dyno numbers while driving down the road. Have you ever ridden in a stock Z06? If not, I highly recommend it. I can honestly say I doubt I would do much of anything to that motor if I had one. It pulls like a freight train all the way to 7000 rpms. It's so smooth and linear. It's such a treat and thrill yet I've also built cars/engines that put more to the wheels than a stock LS7 makes. I'd rather have the LS7 with it's lower power because it's such a broad and smooth power band. It makes the power how and where I need it. I could care less what the dyno sheet shows in comparison to other engines.
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