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Tag140 · 05-04-2013, 02:38 AM

First off let me say this will be my weekend car, i will probably drive here about 3 days a week. so ill push her a little harder than a daily driver but not to much

so, im looking into getting heads and cam in the middle of the summer, and all my research so far im pretty sure what cam i'll go with, just a mild comp cam VVT Phaser limiter.
but when it comes to heads is where everything has to work in sink with each other. (with my whipple also)

my questions regarding the ported heads are basically everything haha
who has a set up with a supercharger/cam/heads.
what compression are you running? what bore would compliment the supercharger more
what heads did you go with?
what springs, valves, rocker arms
What angle of the valves

basically any good information on these L99/LS3s to give me some ideas on whats the best way to go. because i cant find anything good online, that is about a camaros

Mchlgrrsn · 05-04-2013, 08:23 AM

Are you ls3 or l99 ? What is your final goal. 700 800 or 800 plus.

Tag140 · 05-04-2013, 11:43 AM

l99, once I put cam/heads I'm pretty much done with the engine.
Illl be happy with over 600 to the wheels. I'm making about 525 now

LSX Camaro · 05-04-2013, 12:51 PM

I am in the middle of my L99 to LS3 conversion right now. Spending the extra time and money on the heads and valvetrain is the best thing you can do. Combining the right components will get you the best results in power and reliability.

For my engine I had Pat G. spec out a custom cam based on my needs and the intended use. I had my heads done at WCCH and am running all BTR valvetrain. You can see my build here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271232

Tag140 · 05-04-2013, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

I am in the middle of my L99 to LS3 conversion right now. Spending the extra time and money on the heads and valvetrain is the best thing you can do. Combining the right components will get you the best results in power and reliability.

For my engine I had Pat G. spec out a custom cam based on my needs and the intended use. I had my heads done at WCCH and am running all BTR valvetrain. You can see my build here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271232

Holly shit, I can look at your build all day.
Thanks man, I know what I want, I just have to find a way to make it all work with each other.
I guess I'm going to have to do some more research on what bore to get, what would be the best compression ratio, and all the valve train goodies to get.
I guess I'll just make some calls

litle88 · 05-04-2013, 02:52 PM

The bore is already set and that is on the block. Your bore is a 4.065.

You mean your Combustion Chamber size to run an xx compression ratio?

If your going for big boost I'd do an Ls3 conversion.

Just my .2

Tag140 · 05-04-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

The bore is already set and that is on the block. Your bore is a 4.065.

You mean your Combustion Chamber size to run an xx compression ratio?

If your going for big boost I'd do an Ls3 conversion.

Just my .2

would it really be worth it to get a LS3 conversion kit?
i would think individual cam and heads would be better, and better valvetrain parts.
i feel like i could get more HP and performance from piecing together my own kit.

sorry for the terms im a noob when it coms to heads/valvetrain
what i mean is i dont know what sizes for the intake port and valves or what springs/rocker arms to get. basically everything in the heads itself

LSX Camaro · 05-04-2013, 08:42 PM

I hand picked all my components. There are "kits" available from vendors but better parts can be had for similar cost. Richard at West Coast Cylinder Heads did the CNC porting, valve job and assembly on my heads. You may want to contact him for for head advice. The BTR valve springs and lifters are proven and very reasonably priced. I would also go with ARP head bolts or studs vs. the factory TTY bolts. Iwis makes a great timing chain that is a great upgrade from the OE. The stock rocker arms are great with the trunion upgrade. This is how I am doing my cam conversion.

Tag140 · 05-04-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

I hand picked all my components. There are "kits" available from vendors but better parts can be had for similar cost. Richard at West Coast Cylinder Heads did the CNC porting, valve job and assembly on my heads. You may want to contact him for for head advice. The BTR valve springs and lifters are proven and very reasonably priced. I would also go with ARP head bolts or studs vs. the factory TTY bolts. Iwis makes a great timing chain that is a great upgrade from the OE. The stock rocker arms are great with the grunion upgrade. This is how I am doing my cam conversion.

great info, thanks man.
thats what ill probably do, just get the heads probably from Texas speed, then get my own vales/springs and ill probably just get new rocker arms, and the bolts on your recommendation.
Ill defiantly give Richard a call, i can always use more advice.

litle88 · 05-04-2013, 10:59 PM

No need to get new rocker arms just upgrade the trunions.

05-04-2013, 02:38 AM	#1
Tag140 Drives: Black 2010 camaro RS 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 131 View My Garage	Cam/Heads NEED INFO!! First off let me say this will be my weekend car, i will probably drive here about 3 days a week. so ill push her a little harder than a daily driver but not to much so, im looking into getting heads and cam in the middle of the summer, and all my research so far im pretty sure what cam i'll go with, just a mild comp cam VVT Phaser limiter. but when it comes to heads is where everything has to work in sink with each other. (with my whipple also) my questions regarding the ported heads are basically everything haha who has a set up with a supercharger/cam/heads. what compression are you running? what bore would compliment the supercharger more what heads did you go with? what springs, valves, rocker arms What angle of the valves basically any good information on these L99/LS3s to give me some ideas on whats the best way to go. because i cant find anything good online, that is about a camaros __________________ Whipple, Heads/Cam, headers, 2800 stall, 3.73 Gears, Borlas

05-04-2013, 08:23 AM	#2
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	Are you ls3 or l99 ? What is your final goal. 700 800 or 800 plus. __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

05-04-2013, 11:43 AM	#3
Tag140 Drives: Black 2010 camaro RS 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 131 View My Garage	l99, once I put cam/heads I'm pretty much done with the engine. Illl be happy with over 600 to the wheels. I'm making about 525 now __________________ Whipple, Heads/Cam, headers, 2800 stall, 3.73 Gears, Borlas

05-04-2013, 02:52 PM	#6
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	The bore is already set and that is on the block. Your bore is a 4.065. You mean your Combustion Chamber size to run an xx compression ratio? If your going for big boost I'd do an Ls3 conversion. Just my .2 __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

05-04-2013, 08:42 PM	#8
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I hand picked all my components. There are "kits" available from vendors but better parts can be had for similar cost. Richard at West Coast Cylinder Heads did the CNC porting, valve job and assembly on my heads. You may want to contact him for for head advice. The BTR valve springs and lifters are proven and very reasonably priced. I would also go with ARP head bolts or studs vs. the factory TTY bolts. Iwis makes a great timing chain that is a great upgrade from the OE. The stock rocker arms are great with the trunion upgrade. This is how I am doing my cam conversion. Last edited by LSX Camaro; 05-04-2013 at 10:50 PM.

05-04-2013, 12:51 PM	#4
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I am in the middle of my L99 to LS3 conversion right now. Spending the extra time and money on the heads and valvetrain is the best thing you can do. Combining the right components will get you the best results in power and reliability. For my engine I had Pat G. spec out a custom cam based on my needs and the intended use. I had my heads done at WCCH and am running all BTR valvetrain. You can see my build here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=271232

05-04-2013, 10:59 PM	#10
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	No need to get new rocker arms just upgrade the trunions. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.