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JDP Sales · 05-14-2014, 12:08 PM

The BTR Stage III cam is a killer cam with excellent driveability. That's the cam we use in our ZL-800/850 packages.

This is with bolt-ons and 28% lower pulley before and after the cam

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Taser Deployed · 05-16-2014, 03:54 PM

Well I think I found my cam. The BTR STG III fits into my build.

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-16-2014, 04:44 PM

wow...what a difference...over 100 rwhp!!!

white ZL1 · 05-17-2014, 03:12 PM

I guess I find that incredibly hard to believe.

10 2SS/RS 6M · 05-19-2014, 07:45 AM

If you factor in the extra boost and bolt ons- headers and CAI, etc., it really complements the cam, great flat curve. Looks like it was still pulling above 7K rpm!

JDP Sales · 05-19-2014, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Well I think I found my cam. The BTR STG III fits into my build.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

wow...what a difference...over 100 rwhp!!!

It is truly impressive!

Quote:

Originally Posted by white 2SS/RS

I guess I find that incredibly hard to believe.

Believe what you will I guess, but were not the kind of company to spit out false #s just to sell something. In fact, I advise against modifications all the time when I personally feel they are not worth the money. We're enthusiasts just like you who live breath and eat HP!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10 2SS/RS 6M

If you factor in the extra boost and bolt ons- headers and CAI, etc., it really complements the cam, great flat curve. Looks like it was still pulling above 7K rpm!

Before the cam it was making 14PSI and after the cam it was making 12PSI and running a lot more efficiently!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 05-19-2014, 04:00 PM

BTR PD Blower cams have been a Southwest Speed staple for some time....for good reason.

They, as well as other BTR Sticks, do great work for us here.

Jump on one if you can. You won't be disappointed.

GL!
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

10 2SS/RS 6M · 05-19-2014, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

It is truly impressive!

Believe what you will I guess, but were not the kind of company to spit out false #s just to sell something. In fact, I advise against modifications all the time when I personally feel they are not worth the money. We're enthusiasts just like you who live breath and eat HP!

Before the cam it was making 14PSI and after the cam it was making 12PSI and running a lot more efficiently!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

That's impressive. I really like this cam!

white ZL1 · 05-19-2014, 08:16 PM

So let me get this straight Tyler....
With nothing more than the cam swap you gained 125rwhp?

JDP Sales · 05-20-2014, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white 2SS/RS

So let me get this straight Tyler....
With nothing more than the cam swap you gained 125rwhp?

Yes sir, cam and tuning.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

RLHMARINES · 05-20-2014, 10:40 PM

Is this cam valve train friendly on a daily driven car or more suited for occasional weekend fun?

What I'm really wanting to know is if this cam will force the need for regular adjustments needed to the valves and rods or is it a maintenance free motoring setup for the most part? I'm leaning toward the LS9 cam for easy hp and valve train friendly operation but I value any input on which BTR cam to go with as an option to get me to 600 hp at the wheels without building in a lot of heat from a too aggressive pulley swap to reach this goal.

RLHMARINES · 05-20-2014, 10:42 PM

I favor a setup for the road course and not so much for the 1/4 mile.

JDP Motorsports · 06-04-2014, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

The BTR Stage III cam is a killer cam with excellent driveability. That's the cam we use in our ZL-800/850 packages.

This is with bolt-ons and 28% lower pulley before and after the cam

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Quote:

Originally Posted by white ZL1

I guess I find that incredibly hard to believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by white ZL1

So let me get this straight Tyler....
With nothing more than the cam swap you gained 125rwhp?

The only change we made to this car was our camshaft package with the BTR Stage III PD Blower Camshaft and tuning... I see it all the time on our builds and it isn't uncommon; I see other LSx shops with similar gains... This was on the same dyno (224xLC Dynojet).

We test every product we offer and share our results. You can take it for what it's worth but we'll be doing another JDP ZL-800 Track Spec (Road Course) Build very soon using the BTR Stage III PD camshaft in our package. Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

wow...what a difference...over 100 rwhp!!!

The difference is insane!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

Is this cam valve train friendly on a daily driven car or more suited for occasional weekend fun?

What I'm really wanting to know is if this cam will force the need for regular adjustments needed to the valves and rods or is it a maintenance free motoring setup for the most part? I'm leaning toward the LS9 cam for easy hp and valve train friendly operation but I value any input on which BTR cam to go with as an option to get me to 600 hp at the wheels without building in a lot of heat from a too aggressive pulley swap to reach this goal.

The Stage I and Stage II BTR camshafts are relatively easy on the valvetrain and the only maintenance would be valve springs every 15-20K. The important thing is to use the appropriate components and reliability pieces to ensure problem free enjoyment. You'll also want to have a good local tuner to dial everything in.

Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions. We're always happy to help everyone get the right parts the first time with proven hands on experience.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

NightmareZL1 · 08-20-2014, 01:32 PM

[QUOTE=ZO6 Bryan;7452185]I'll second that. BTR stg III will make big power and still idle smoother than other cams due to the 0 deg overlap.

http://www.briantooleyracing.com/pos...-camshaft.html

Can this ca be installed and used with no other items? eg. no need for springs, retainers, push rods...etc.

what length push rods are needed? how do you choose length?

05-16-2014, 04:44 PM	#17
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,815	wow...what a difference...over 100 rwhp!!! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

05-19-2014, 07:45 AM	#19
10 2SS/RS 6M Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 bone stock 9K miles Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 389 View My Garage	If you factor in the extra boost and bolt ons- headers and CAI, etc., it really complements the cam, great flat curve. Looks like it was still pulling above 7K rpm! __________________ SLP- long tube headers, hi flow cats w/full SLP 3'' PowerFlo exhaust incl/X-pipe, 160 degree stat, SLP Blackwing CAI. Dyno tuned by ECS-407/409RWHP&TQ. BMR- trailing arms w/poly knuckle bushings, toe links, cradle bushings and differential bushings. QA1 rear lower control arms. Hurst short throw shifter, SS- level 4 axles, DSS- aluminum driveshaft, Pfadt- sport 1.5" rear sway-bar. SPOHN 1.25" front sway-bar. Monster LT1-S twin clutch. Prothane motor mounts. Best 1/4 mile so far- 12:70ET @ 112.24 MPH w/ 2.06 second 60'. SOLD.

05-20-2014, 10:40 PM	#25
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,728	Is this cam valve train friendly on a daily driven car or more suited for occasional weekend fun? What I'm really wanting to know is if this cam will force the need for regular adjustments needed to the valves and rods or is it a maintenance free motoring setup for the most part? I'm leaning toward the LS9 cam for easy hp and valve train friendly operation but I value any input on which BTR cam to go with as an option to get me to 600 hp at the wheels without building in a lot of heat from a too aggressive pulley swap to reach this goal. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly Last edited by RLHMARINES; 05-20-2014 at 10:51 PM.

05-20-2014, 10:42 PM	#26
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,728	I favor a setup for the road course and not so much for the 1/4 mile. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

08-20-2014, 01:32 PM	#28
NightmareZL1 Can't stop ***ifying Drives: Ashen 2013 Gray ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 273 View My Garage	[QUOTE=ZO6 Bryan;7452185]I'll second that. BTR stg III will make big power and still idle smoother than other cams due to the 0 deg overlap. http://www.briantooleyracing.com/pos...-camshaft.html Can this ca be installed and used with no other items? eg. no need for springs, retainers, push rods...etc. what length push rods are needed? how do you choose length? __________________ Rotofab, grinding rear diff sound forever, dealer replaced supercharger - now i have a rattle when starting from a stop, ordered 2.35 lingenfelter pulley, hp tuner, belt, 100mm idler pulley, tr7IX spark plugs, wideband kit, long tubes with no cats...hoping for 650hp. dyno with rotofab = 518hp Last edited by NightmareZL1; 08-20-2014 at 01:57 PM.

05-14-2014, 12:08 PM	#15
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The BTR Stage III cam is a killer cam with excellent driveability. That's the cam we use in our ZL-800/850 packages. This is with bolt-ons and 28% lower pulley before and after the cam Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-16-2014, 03:54 PM	#16
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	Well I think I found my cam. The BTR STG III fits into my build.

05-17-2014, 03:12 PM	#18
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	I guess I find that incredibly hard to believe.

05-19-2014, 04:00 PM	#21
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	BTR PD Blower cams have been a Southwest Speed staple for some time....for good reason. They, as well as other BTR Sticks, do great work for us here. Jump on one if you can. You won't be disappointed. GL! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

05-19-2014, 08:16 PM	#23
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	So let me get this straight Tyler.... With nothing more than the cam swap you gained 125rwhp?