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03-20-2013, 12:11 PM
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 Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Quincy il
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Maybe converting to an ls3
Depending on what the dealer says today I may be converting to an ls3 and getting a nice cam. I don't really know if I should be happy about having to pay for that myself or hoping for the dealer to fix my lifters for free. Any suggestions?
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03-20-2013, 12:15 PM
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come find out;)
Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: speed county
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Dod delete and cam never look back!
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03-20-2013, 12:26 PM
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          Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: a line somwhere
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why vvt is nice. ditch the afm/dod tune and internals and get a nice vvt cam would be my advice.
i did recently and only wished i did sooner. 450ish hp to rear wheels with stock torque converter on 91 gas. instant torque off idle and perfroms very nicely on track
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03-20-2013, 12:32 PM
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Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Franklin , MA
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Couldn't agree more !!!! |
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03-20-2013, 12:36 PM
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Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: new orleans
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ditch it and get a nice cam
 talk to shawn at lethal racing he set me up with a nice cam that retains stock converter and stock drivability and made good power
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DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING |
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03-20-2013, 01:13 PM
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come find out;)
Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: speed county
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To each their own! Vvt or big can can't go wrong with either!
 happy modding
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03-20-2013, 02:41 PM
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Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012
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it all depends on his goals, how he uses car, and of course the tuner. but if he is tired of the oem valvetrain then i would suggest upgrade. ditch afm/dod internals and a nice vvt cam. finding the right tune is even more crucial for us L99 guys with the cam phasing tables and of course the transmission tune. goodluck OP send. research vvt and really decide if you want to lose it. talk to rhino78 and texas speed about vvt thats what i did...aside from Ryne at cms also giving me info. custom grinds for you and your tuner are best in my opinion, but if that fails texas speed has specd out 3 wondeful vvt cams and can supply the cam phaser tables...after that its like tuning a ls3, just you kept a very nice piece of technology. ohh ya, afm/dod is not vvt and vvt is not afm/dod. afm/dod includes internals as well as the tune. which either way you go you should ditch and feel good about.
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03-20-2013, 02:54 PM
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Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Quincy il
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As far as goals and usage I just want it to run right and sound mean. I don't go to the track ever so that's not a concern. I really need to find somebody with a cam and stall to see what it rides like never been in a car with one. Really don't want to go that aggressive though.
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03-20-2013, 02:55 PM
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Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Quincy il
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Oh thanks for all the input guys.
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03-21-2013, 12:16 AM
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Drives: 2011 Dodge 3500 dually Mega Cab Join Date: Jul 2009
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Its nice to see the VVT cams finally getting some respect around here.
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2010 SS a6 with TSP VVT-3 cam,PRC ported heads,Yank 3200,Kooks and CAI inc. = +121 RWHP 1/4 mile 12.1 E.T. On P-Zero Tires.
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03-21-2013, 07:06 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Mansfield Ohio
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I went TSPs VVT2 cam with stock converter and love it.. Either way you go AFM delete is a must! There are a lot of people on here with higher stalls that use them as a daily driver. Just know if you go a large stage 2 or a stage 3 cam the factory converter will need changed.. Everyone loves a cam, every time you start it you can't stop smiling!
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03-21-2013, 07:26 AM
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Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Edmond, OK
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I would say if you never plan to go FI then for sure get a VVT cam so long as you have tuning support for it.
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BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.
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03-21-2013, 09:54 AM
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come find out;)
Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: speed county
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^you took the words out of my mouth!
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03-21-2013, 11:59 AM
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lll
Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: new orleans
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talk to shawn at lethal racing he just installed my cam its his new prowler cam and it made 450 hp on the stock converter with an awesome torque curve. it drives great and sounds awesome.
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PERFORMANCE
DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING |
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