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Comp 206/212, Worth the effort in a 4.8?

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Old 01-04-2008 | 09:16 PM
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I have bought mine through speed engineering, they have some unbeatable prices especially if they are running sales... and also, I believe nelson performance will custom grind cams as well...
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I have bought mine through speed engineering, they have some unbeatable prices especially if they are running sales... and also, I believe nelson performance will custom grind cams as well...
Thanks I will give them a call!
Old 01-04-2008 | 09:24 PM
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I have bought mine through speed engineering, they have some unbeatable prices especially if they are running sales... and also, I believe nelson performance will custom grind cams as well...
Ap, do you happen to know what Speed Eng. charges (ballpark)for custom Comp grinds?
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Vette shops add LS6 cams and springs to dumpsters quite often. They will give them to you for the asking. Specs are real close to what ya'll are discussing. Can't beat the price and I'd wager that a dyno couldn't tell much difference. LS6 cam might even be better across the board.
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i did the 01 ls6 cam in my 4.8, it is a 204/211 with a 525/525 lift lsa is 116.
it was a good improvement over stock 191/190 with a lift 457/466 at 114.
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Originally Posted by old motorhead
Vette shops add LS6 cams and springs to dumpsters quite often. They will give them to you for the asking. Specs are real close to what ya'll are discussing. Can't beat the price and I'd wager that a dyno couldn't tell much difference. LS6 cam might even be better across the board.
That's a good idea, but are they really a 116LSA? I personally like the 112LSA.
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Don't overlook Richard at West Coast Cylinder Head. He is a sponsor and can order custom grinds. I bought my custom grind through him, had it in less than a week! I believe I paid $389 to my door.

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Originally Posted by SlvrSierra4.8
Ap, do you happen to know what Speed Eng. charges (ballpark)for custom Comp grinds?
same price as an off the shelf cam.... no difference...

I did forget about Richard @ West coast cylinder heads... heard that he has great customer service!!
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Originally Posted by ap2002
I did forget about Richard @ West coast cylinder heads... heard that he has great customer service!!
Def haven't forgot about WCCH. I have talked to Richard regarding cam selection several times. He was extremely helpful in helping me narrow down my options and providing some great info. Big props to them, they will be who I call if I can ever get the funds together for the swap.
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Originally Posted by amadeospike
That's a good idea, but are they really a 116LSA? I personally like the 112LSA.
112 is nice, but the 116 works better with my supercharger.
gm does make one with the same lift on a 112 lsa,
i would suggest that one but way too many have complaned about it.


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