376/480 HotCam

[Let's get it SS]

So I have a 2010 Camaro SS. I just replaced my stock L99 with a 376/480 hot Cam. I also added 1 7/8 Kooks long tube headers and 3" Kooks cat back exhaust. Car is tuned. This Saturday will be my first time driving it since I'm out of town right now. I can't wait. Does anyone else have this motor and if so, how do you like it and what else did you add? My SS will be enjoying a procharger next and I do plan on making some good quarter mile runs. Any ideas? Thanks for responding, you are appreciated.

[weSS1LEy]

Paint looks amazing! What are the specs of that cam?

[Let's get it SS]

Thanks brother. The cam has a 0.525 inch lift on the exhaust and intake side with 219 degree and 228 degree duration so the valves can stay open longer

[Yellow 1]

Yup - that is a beauty of a Camaro. A friend has the 480 "hot cam" motor in his 2010 SS LS3 and it is quick. Very nice sound too, not too choppy.

[DRKS1D3]

If you're looking into a Procharger as the next mod, also look into some suspension, wheel and tire upgrades. As it is now, you're never going to get that thing to hook.

[pyroguy]

I have to agree with DRKS1D3. I cammed my Camaro over the winter and especially if your tires aren't warmed up yet you'll look like a Mustang leaving a car show if you get on it too hard.

That being said, I think you're going to love the car. Don't forget some drag radials or possibly a drag wheel setup for the track. Good luck and post some times when you get back from the track and a video clip of the new mods!

[weSS1LEy]

One thing though, I believe the hot cam is not a good supercharger cam due to its tight lsa. It’s 110 isn’t it? I would just rock it n/a as it is.

Oops it’s 112. Do prochargers work well with tight lsa’s?

[STALKER]

Originally Posted by weSS1LEy

One thing though, I believe the hot cam is not a good supercharger cam due to its tight lsa. It’s 110 isn’t it? I would just rock it n/a as it is.

Oops it’s 112. Do prochargers work well with tight lsa’s?

Yes, its 112. Definitely not the best cam for boost, but not the worst.

OP, I would think about your goals for the car. The last thing you want to do is just throw parts at it. You want to come up with a thought-out plan with a combination of parts that are proven to work.

[Let's get it SS]

Originally Posted by STALKER

Yes, its 112. Definitely not the best cam for boost, but not the worst.

OP, I would think about your goals for the car. The last thing you want to do is just throw parts at it. You want to come up with a thought-out plan with a combination of parts that is proven to work.

Thanks brother and thanks to all who have replied. I'm pretty new to the forum, so I'll post videos once I figure everything out. I will definitely look into the set up of everything before I install. I definitely want to do some suspension work and go with some Welds. At the end of the day, I like to have fun with my SS. That's what it's all about. I will definitely be looking into all options for mods and taking everyone's advice as I definitely appreciate it. I heard it last night over the phone when the truck delivered it from Florida and it sounds CRAZY.

[Let's get it SS]

So I had the pleasure of driving my car for a few day before going out of town again for work. It's definitely a different engine than the L99 that I had in it before lol. Very quick on the gas pedal. It did have a bad surge with anything under about 2500 rpm. Had it taken to a turner yesterday. Left the dyno with 422 rwhp and the surging has calmed down a lot. Thus far I am happy with the turn out.

[InFiD3ViL]

Considering your mods probably had you around ± 360HP (assuming you don't have a CAI installed based on your original post), that's a really nice gain of 60+rwhp from a rather mild cam.

Just to be clear, you swapped the L99 cam for the hotcam or did you engine swap the L99 for the LS376/480? Either way, nice increase over stock!

[Let's get it SS]

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Considering your mods probably had you around ± 360HP (assuming you don't have a CAI installed based on your original post), that's a really nice gain of 60+rwhp from a rather mild cam.

Just to be clear, you swapped the L99 cam for the hotcam or did you engine swap the L99 for the LS376/480? Either way, nice increase over stock!

I swapped the L99 for the LS 376/480. No CAI yet. I will post the dyno sheet once they send it to my email.

[STALKER]

Congrats. I had the GM Hot Cam years ago in an LS1 Trans Am that I had (Same specs). It gives off a mean chop which sounded great, but did surge a lot until tuned. I remember picking up around 45ish to the wheels with that and a tune.

I'd probably invest in a CAI. It will only help at this point. If you are close to going with a Pro Charger, then forget it, but if that will still be a ways out, maybe look for a used one in the classifieds if you don't want to buy new. I run the OEM Z28 CAI (Which was designed by K&N, and uses their filter), and I couldn't be happier.

[Let's get it SS]

Originally Posted by STALKER

Congrats. I had the GM Hot Cam years ago in an LS1 Trans Am that I had (Same specs). It gives off a mean chop which sounded great, but did surge a lot until tuned. I remember picking up around 45ish to the wheels with that and a tune.

I'd probably invest in a CAI. It will only help at this point. If you are close to going with a Pro Charger, then forget it, but if that will still be a ways out, maybe look for a used one in the classifieds if you don't want to buy new. I run the OEM Z28 CAI (Which was designed by K&N, and uses their filter), and I couldn't be happier.

Cool. Thanks for the input. Yeah the procharger/supercharger won't be until beginning of next year. I'm definitely going to get a CAI. Good to know that about the OEM Z28 CAI. Will definitely post when I get it.