Tick Performance Cam

[crb1585]

So I decided to cam my vert. I ordered the Tick Performance SNS Torque Max stage 2. Also picked up an ls6 intake and potz tb. Can't wait to see what numbers it's going to put down.

[The_Bishop]

That's a lot of cam. Any other mods done? Stick, auto?

[crb1585]

It's an M6. Long tubes, SLP lid, ls6 intake, ported throttle body. It's not my daily so I didn't mind going big.

[Blackbirdws6]

Should be a lot of fun. Take pics/vid and show us the progress along the way. Are you doing the install yourself and who is handling the tuning?

[crb1585]

My brother owns a dealership so his mechanic is doing it. We will then trailer it to efx for the tune.

[Dave@EFX]

My brother owns a dealership so his mechanic is doing it. We will then trailer it to efx for the tune.

Looking forward to cranking some power out of her. :mrgreen:

[crb1585]

Looking forward to cranking some power out of her. :mrgreen:

Very curious about the numbers I'm going to make!

[Dave@EFX]

Very curious about the numbers I'm going to make!

Don't get too excited, our dyno is quite stingy. We've had sub 500 hp cars go into the 9 second range.

[sweetbmxrider]

Don't get too excited, our dyno is quite stingy. We've had sub 500 hp cars go into the 9 second range.

Really? How did you get so much power out of that red lt1 bird? I think it was around 500rwhp with a stock bottom end? I'm not sure if it is one of the 9 second cars you are referring to though.

[Dave@EFX]

Really? How did you get so much power out of that red lt1 bird? I think it was around 500rwhp with a stock bottom end? I'm not sure if it is one of the 9 second cars you are referring to though.

I think you're referring to Francis' DirtyBird. That car is a stock bottom end and stock casting heads with a combo that just works. Granted the car hasn't been on the dyno since the transmission was swapped to TH400. His car laid down really good power through the 4L60E and was shocked myself. His car runs good for the fact it's a battle tank. Here are a couple videos, the 9 second GN powerd mustang weight 3000lbs and made 497 horsepower and the 5.3 Mustang made similar on one stage.

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This Corvette made 840 on our dyno and already has been 161 mph at Atco this passed fall.

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[sweetbmxrider]

I think you're referring to Francis' DirtyBird. That car is a stock bottom end and stock casting heads with a combo that just works. Granted the car hasn't been on the dyno since the transmission was swapped to TH400. His car laid down really good power through the 4L60E and was shocked myself. His car runs good for the fact it's a battle tank.

Do you know what it runs? And can you expand more on the battle tank comment? I'm a bit confused and not well versed in drag racing nor maths :|

[Dudbird113]

Battle tank= lead sled= 3800 pound car

[crb1585]

Ok the install is finished today and I have to pick the car up because it's taking up space at the garage. It's going to be tuned in a couple weeks. Am I safe to drive it home without a tune?? I will also have to drive it to efx in February without a tune. If not I will have to coordinate to have it trailered.

[sweetbmxrider]

Battle tank= lead sled= 3800 pound car

How did you get it to 3800 pounds and what did it run?

[crb1585]

The car is being dropped off at EFX. Thanks Dave. Can't wait to get it on the road.

[sweetbmxrider]

Would really love to hear more about that dirtybird instead of the vague "ricer" replies that are meaningless.

[crb1585]

Would really love to hear more about that dirtybird instead of the vague "ricer" replies that are meaningless.

Lol thank you for sharing!!

What would you like to know? I have been horribly out of the loop on this build. I haven't even seen or heard the car yet. I failed to get any pics or vids

[sweetbmxrider]

Lol thank you for sharing!!

What would you like to know? I have been horribly out of the loop on this build. I haven't even seen or heard the car yet. I failed to get any pics or vids

Sorry, that was for posts 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. :lol: I always love following a build along so feel free to post any pics and info you want 8-)

[crb1585]

So the vert is done. Numbers are 366/358. I attached the graph. Not too bad for cam only and stock heads.

[crb1585]

The Dyno numbers

[crb1585]

The Bone Maro on the dyno.

[sweetbmxrider]

Nice!

[WayFast84]

Is this an auto?

[crb1585]

Is this an auto?

No it's an M6

[MDSheds_SS]

those are nice numbers for Cam only.

[Dave@EFX]

Could really use a good manifold and set of heads....it'll really wake up.
-Dave

[crb1585]

Could really use a good manifold and set of heads....it'll really wake up.
-Dave

Dave - what manifold would you suggest? It currently has the ls6 intake manifold. Also currently shopping around for a set of 243 heads

[Dave@EFX]

Dave - what manifold would you suggest? It currently has the ls6 intake manifold. Also currently shopping around for a set of 243 heads

If you are going to stay with a factory casting and get it ported just have your LS6 ported as well. If you end up with an aftermarket casting a FAST 92/92 setup will do you some good.

[6spdg37s]

Def take daves advice ! he really knows his **** especially LS ! Dave is my go to for all my tuning and part info.

[crb1585]

Def take daves advice ! he really knows his **** especially LS ! Dave is my go to for all my tuning and part info.

Dave has been great with everything so far. I am pretty happy with the setup now. Car feels noticibly faster. Definitely will use him when I do the heads. Hopefully before summer we can get it done. I saw the numbers your Camaro put down and that's pretty damn impressive. You just have bolt ons? No cam swap?

[6spdg37s]

Dave has been great with everything so far. I am pretty happy with the setup now. Car feels noticibly faster. Definitely will use him when I do the heads. Hopefully before summer we can get it done. I saw the numbers your Camaro put down and that's pretty damn impressive. You just have bolt ons? No cam swap?

not yet prob doing T-rex cam by the summer. but remember 01 had better intake manifold.

what are your supporting mods? nvmd answered my own question re-read ur thread lol ...

I did the SSRA ram air which I think gained a decent amount of power. SLP smooth bellow.

I did everything at once so I dont know what made the biggest gains.

[crb1585]

not yet prob doing T-rex cam by the summer. but remember 01 had better intake manifold.

what are your supporting mods?

I have pacesetter LT's, y pipe, magnaflow exhaust, ls6 intake manifold, ported throttle body by Potz, 4.11 gears stock 10 bolt.

[6spdg37s]

I have pacesetter LT's, y pipe, magnaflow exhaust, ls6 intake manifold, ported throttle body by Potz, 4.11 gears stock 10 bolt.

1-3/4 or 1-7/8 ? ur numbers are good tho bro that should be a fun car !

best things about daves tunes are car is streetable drives good no surging, nice powerband.

[MDSheds_SS]

If you are going to stay with a factory casting and get it ported just have your LS6 ported as well. If you end up with an aftermarket casting a FAST 92/92 setup will do you some good.

Curious why Fast 92/92 when 102 is available? Not questioning your judgement just intrested to know why you would go that route other then price difference.

[crb1585]

1-3/4 or 1-7/8 ? ur numbers are good tho bro that should be a fun car !

Had the car out all weekend and it was a blast. Much faster than before the cam swap. Couldn't be happier with it but I am addicted to the car now and already planning my next mods. Will be talking to Dave soon. They are 1-3/4 headers

[6spdg37s]

Curious why Fast 92/92 when 102 is available? Not questioning your judgement just intrested to know why you would go that route other then price difference.

I think its overkill in some situations...

[Dave@EFX]

Curious why Fast 92/92 when 102 is available? Not questioning your judgement just intrested to know why you would go that route other then price difference.

Drivability :nod: