228r cam?

**CHEVY211** · 06-08-2011, 08:36 PM

never done any sorts of cam work but ive done some research and wanted to see what you guys thought of this set up

02 z m6
228/228 .588, 112 lsa, tungsten pushrods, .600 lift valve springs, ported ls6 oil pump, ls2 timing chain, headers and a tune?

was also wondering if the timing chain upgrade is needed? and or if you have any suggestions thanks!

***SMWS6TA*** · 06-09-2011, 09:41 AM

yes get the LS2 timing chain.

**SSwt00SS** · 06-09-2011, 09:49 AM

i would go .650" lift (dual) valve springs...IE: Patriot Dual Gold Valve Springs .650" lift.

you should be fine at the stock pushrod length of 7.4", but double check. im running a 224 single pattern cam, same lift (.588), same LSA (112) and im running Comp Poly 7.4" PRs.

the 228 is a proven under the curve cam, with good tuning and street manners. you will be pleased

**jetaws6** · 06-09-2011, 09:51 AM

definitely get .650 springs. I run this cam with 243 heads with a 7.4 pushrod.

**CHEVY211** · 06-09-2011, 10:07 AM

ya i wasnt sure with the lift raiting on those springs, what kind of power you guys throwing down? ive heard of up too 400 with out heads...

**jetaws6** · 06-09-2011, 10:49 AM

I put down 418 with patriot 243's and a fast 102. I need a bigger cam for my set up (which I am looking into) but I think your gonna be in the 380 area with out heads.

**BlackSS1** · 06-09-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by CHEVY211

ya i wasnt sure with the lift raiting on those springs, what kind of power you guys throwing down? ive heard of up too 400 with out heads...

I have the setup you re asking about w stock 241 heads however on a 113LSA. It makes 380rwhp/370rwtq. Great street cam, love it

**ls1wallen** · 06-09-2011, 12:58 PM

Running the same cam on 112 LSA and love it

**CHEVY211** · 06-09-2011, 06:53 PM

one last question can you run the stock ls1 timing gears with the ls2 timing chain?
thanks for all the replies

**BlackSS1** · 06-10-2011, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by CHEVY211

one last question can you run the stock ls1 timing gears with the ls2 timing chain?
thanks for all the replies

Yes the old gears work fine w/ the new chain. Just inspect the teeth and make sure they are in good shape. The ls2 chain is much beefier, great inexpensive upgrade/insurance.