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sspaul · 05-11-2010, 06:55 PM

anybody know how this cam would perform in a ls3? and also would it void my warrenty if i had the dealership do the install?

thanks
paul

2010 SSRS · 05-11-2010, 07:04 PM

I bet that would be an awesome cam

ron10 · 05-11-2010, 07:30 PM

you would have to call your dealer,but i would think it would void your warranty.if you put that cam in,you would have to do a tune.

sspaul · 05-11-2010, 07:33 PM

yeah i know i would have to do a tune, i am gonna call my dealer tomorrow

axis · 05-11-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspaul

anybody know how this cam would perform in a ls3? and also would it void my warrenty if i had the dealership do the install?

thanks
paul

Just because the dealer installs it, doesn't mean that your factory warranty won't be affected. They are a business that needs all the work they can get, so they'll do just about anything you ask. Now expecting your factory warranty to cover anything that wasn't on your car when you bought it new, is rediculous.

Robin Lawrence · 05-11-2010, 09:15 PM

Actually the LS7 cam isn't that big a deal compared to the LS3 cam. The LS7 uses 1.8 ratio rockers and the ls3 uses 1.7 ratio. The LS7 has a very wide lobe seperation and a lift around .600" You would not get that much lift with the LS3 rockers.

Any cam change from the original configuration would be a potential to lose on a warranty claim.

I would guess that the change would be so minimal that it would not be worth the time and effort.

Robin

WheelmanSS · 05-11-2010, 10:53 PM

LS3 cam - 204/211 .551/.525 117

LS7 cam - 211/230 .591/.591 120

This would present a minor power increase, mostly in the upper RPM range. It would also maintain streetability when tuned. But regardless of who does the tune/install it is not going to uphold your warranty.

Personally, if you are going to do a cam, I would get something much more radical. I think GM went way too conservative with the LS7 cam for the amount of displacement the motor has, and the potential in the cylinder head design.

Cam 427 · 05-11-2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelmanSS

LS3 cam - 204/211 .551/.525 117

LS7 cam - 211/230 .591/.591 120

This would present a minor power increase, mostly in the upper RPM range. It would also maintain streetability when tuned. But regardless of who does the tune/install it is not going to uphold your warranty.

Personally, if you are going to do a cam, I would get something much more radical. I think GM went way too conservative with the LS7 cam for the amount of displacement the motor has, and the potential in the cylinder head design.

I actually called Comp Cams about replacing the LS7 cam in my engine with something better, but they didn't have anything that was emissions legal. They told me the LS7 cam was a well engineered cam for power and emissions for the LS7 engine.
To take advantage of this cam in an LS3 you would have to use 1.8 rockers (does anyone make them for an LS3?) as stated previously.

ProudLS · 05-12-2010, 02:23 AM

If I want to go with cam, how much extra power should I expect with full bolt-ons and tune? will it reach 450 - 480 RWHP?

I am actually confused with two cams from Thunder Racing:

The new LS 224/236 .609/.607 117 LSA or the new cheatr 219/230 .607/.604 117 LSA

Any one have tried them before?

Thanks,

ProudLS · 05-13-2010, 01:27 AM

Any one can help me out..!!

05-11-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	ls7 cam anybody know how this cam would perform in a ls3? and also would it void my warrenty if i had the dealership do the install? thanks paul __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

05-11-2010, 07:04 PM	#2
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I bet that would be an awesome cam __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-11-2010, 07:33 PM	#4
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	yeah i know i would have to do a tune, i am gonna call my dealer tomorrow __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

05-11-2010, 09:15 PM	#6
Robin Lawrence Drives: 2010 Camaro 69 Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galesburg, Illinois Posts: 447	Actually the LS7 cam isn't that big a deal compared to the LS3 cam. The LS7 uses 1.8 ratio rockers and the ls3 uses 1.7 ratio. The LS7 has a very wide lobe seperation and a lift around .600" You would not get that much lift with the LS3 rockers. Any cam change from the original configuration would be a potential to lose on a warranty claim. I would guess that the change would be so minimal that it would not be worth the time and effort. Robin __________________ Holley Performance Products

05-11-2010, 10:53 PM	#7
WheelmanSS Logic is dead Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,804	LS3 cam - 204/211 .551/.525 117 LS7 cam - 211/230 .591/.591 120 This would present a minor power increase, mostly in the upper RPM range. It would also maintain streetability when tuned. But regardless of who does the tune/install it is not going to uphold your warranty. Personally, if you are going to do a cam, I would get something much more radical. I think GM went way too conservative with the LS7 cam for the amount of displacement the motor has, and the potential in the cylinder head design. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) 573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold

05-11-2010, 07:30 PM	#3
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	you would have to call your dealer,but i would think it would void your warranty.if you put that cam in,you would have to do a tune.

05-12-2010, 02:23 AM	#9
ProudLS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX Posts: 193	If I want to go with cam, how much extra power should I expect with full bolt-ons and tune? will it reach 450 - 480 RWHP? I am actually confused with two cams from Thunder Racing: The new LS 224/236 .609/.607 117 LSA or the new cheatr 219/230 .607/.604 117 LSA Any one have tried them before? Thanks,

05-13-2010, 01:27 AM	#10
ProudLS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX Posts: 193	Any one can help me out..!!

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