Reliability of cam swaps

[ackeight]

Originally Posted by Andy@Livernois

we always install our upgraded dual springs with our .080 wall chrome moly one-piece pushrods on these cars. on an LS3 car, the stock lifter is good for about 95% of the builds we do, on an L99 car it is a requirement to scrap the DOD lifters with our builds as we totally delete the VVT and DOD system.

Awesome thanks for the info. Eagerly waiting for my LS3 to arrive.

[SK360]

Originally Posted by Eski7399

What exactly does the "Stage" 1, 2, 3, mean in terms of Cams?

Ricer names

To OP... get the cam

[Jason L]

Originally Posted by ackeight

Do you recommend getting hardened pushrods and new springs/lifters with cams to increase reliability and power?

You have to do this, most of the cam packages will include cam/springs/pushrods/valve seals/seats/retainers and locks.

if you don't you are asking for SERIOUS problems.

[Novianca]

Originally Posted by Jason L

You have to do this, most of the cam packages will include cam/springs/pushrods/valve seals/seats/retainers and locks.

if you don't you are asking for SERIOUS problems.

yeah what he said lol

[EB&D]

I voided my warranty the first day i got it and I have not looked back since.[/QUOTE]


that about sums it up