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steven2680 · 10-22-2013, 06:44 PM

What's up guys I got my from lethal racing

but when I open it up I read the card and it say ls1 94& up now iam thinking my camaro is a ls3 now was it was a mistake or that's how it come any one had this problem be for thanks

Matt@510 · 10-23-2013, 11:26 AM

you sure the card didnt say 97 and newer. ls1 didnt debut till 1997. most cam manufactors just list them as fitting ls1 still. they will work in the entire LS family line up with the correct cam sprocket of course.

vroomapunk · 10-23-2013, 11:27 AM

Mine said same thing, LS1 1997 and up. No worries brother. Work in the whole LS engine line

shibbs · 10-23-2013, 04:51 PM

Only problem you'll possibly have is a 3-bolt or 1-bolt cam sprocket. Unless you got the 3-bolt adaptor, then you're groovy.

The LS3s in the SS have a 1-bolt, and the earlier engines have a 3-bolt. Common conversion either way.

vroomapunk · 10-23-2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbs

Only problem you'll possibly have is a 3-bolt or 1-bolt cam sprocket. Unless you got the 3-bolt adaptor, then you're groovy.

The LS3s in the SS have a 1-bolt, and the earlier engines have a 3-bolt. Common conversion either way.

Lethal's cams are 3 bolt, and if you buy their kit, come with the correct sprocket

steven2680 · 10-23-2013, 07:33 PM

I took care of already ane I am good the cam is fine for my ls3 and I have to buy the sprocket I didn't get the kit but thanks for your help and info

briancb1 · 10-24-2013, 12:39 PM

If you dont have the 3-bolt gear yet... buy a Cloyes Hex-A-Just 3 bolt timing set and actually degree your cam when you install it. I love how obsessed everyone is throwing a bullet proof chain on a stock timing set and having no idea if its true or not...

BLACK10 · 10-24-2013, 12:53 PM

let us know if you need anything! yes all the cam cards say LS1 on them

2010 SSRS · 10-24-2013, 02:35 PM

post some videos when you get it installed

litle88 · 10-24-2013, 02:54 PM

C5r chains by katech and fear no more.

Get rid of the chain tensioner and buy a 20 dollar Ls2/7 dampner because tensioners BREAK.

Melling pump 10295/6.

steven2680 · 10-25-2013, 10:54 AM

In feb I be ordering more parts and maybe install it my self don't know yet since I read bad things happen when u do it wrong

LS3 SS · 10-25-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briancb1

If you dont have the 3-bolt gear yet... buy a Cloyes Hex-A-Just 3 bolt timing set and actually degree your cam when you install it. I love how obsessed everyone is throwing a bullet proof chain on a stock timing set and having no idea if its true or not...

I notice you're beginning a trend of being a troll and a naysayer around the forums without having any substantial evidence to back up your banter. Please prove me wrong that you aren't indeed a troll.

patternpilot · 10-25-2013, 01:13 PM

When I installed my comp cam and timing set, I was supplied with the wrong cam gear. Mine was a three bolt but it had a single reluctor and the LS3 requires a four reluctor. The car started but did not run right and I got a code right away. It would seem that although Comp knows about this they did not change any of their part numbers. When I talked to them on the phone, I was told that they did not even have the right gear in stock. I had to order one from Maryland Speed and change it out. Just throwing this out to those who might not know. Comp may have updated since then (I did my install in February of this year). I did all my own install work (would explain why I did not catch the problem during install) but all the materials were specked by a vendor on here for my drivetrain and driving specifications.

steven2680 · 10-25-2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

let us know if you need anything! yes all the cam cards say LS1 on them

Will do thanks

10-22-2013, 06:44 PM	#1
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	got my cam What's up guys I got my from lethal racing but when I open it up I read the card and it say ls1 94& up now iam thinking my camaro is a ls3 now was it was a mistake or that's how it come any one had this problem be for thanks

10-23-2013, 11:27 AM	#3
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Mine said same thing, LS1 1997 and up. No worries brother. Work in the whole LS engine line __________________

10-24-2013, 02:35 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	post some videos when you get it installed __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-24-2013, 02:54 PM	#10
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	C5r chains by katech and fear no more. Get rid of the chain tensioner and buy a 20 dollar Ls2/7 dampner because tensioners BREAK. Melling pump 10295/6. __________________ 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.

10-25-2013, 01:13 PM	#13
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	When I installed my comp cam and timing set, I was supplied with the wrong cam gear. Mine was a three bolt but it had a single reluctor and the LS3 requires a four reluctor. The car started but did not run right and I got a code right away. It would seem that although Comp knows about this they did not change any of their part numbers. When I talked to them on the phone, I was told that they did not even have the right gear in stock. I had to order one from Maryland Speed and change it out. Just throwing this out to those who might not know. Comp may have updated since then (I did my install in February of this year). I did all my own install work (would explain why I did not catch the problem during install) but all the materials were specked by a vendor on here for my drivetrain and driving specifications. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

10-23-2013, 11:26 AM	#2
Matt@510 Account Suspended Drives: c6 vette cam & full bolt-ons Join Date: May 2013 Location: houston Posts: 239	you sure the card didnt say 97 and newer. ls1 didnt debut till 1997. most cam manufactors just list them as fitting ls1 still. they will work in the entire LS family line up with the correct cam sprocket of course.

10-23-2013, 04:51 PM	#4
shibbs Captain Gingerbeard Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,489	Only problem you'll possibly have is a 3-bolt or 1-bolt cam sprocket. Unless you got the 3-bolt adaptor, then you're groovy. The LS3s in the SS have a 1-bolt, and the earlier engines have a 3-bolt. Common conversion either way.

10-23-2013, 07:33 PM	#6
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	I took care of already ane I am good the cam is fine for my ls3 and I have to buy the sprocket I didn't get the kit but thanks for your help and info

10-24-2013, 12:39 PM	#7
briancb1 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 109	If you dont have the 3-bolt gear yet... buy a Cloyes Hex-A-Just 3 bolt timing set and actually degree your cam when you install it. I love how obsessed everyone is throwing a bullet proof chain on a stock timing set and having no idea if its true or not...

10-24-2013, 12:53 PM	#8
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	let us know if you need anything! yes all the cam cards say LS1 on them

10-25-2013, 10:54 AM	#11
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	In feb I be ordering more parts and maybe install it my self don't know yet since I read bad things happen when u do it wrong