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kozzmo49 · 08-29-2009, 04:34 PM

im looking to get the stage 1 cam from ADM Performance. Does anyone know what a cam installation entails? and how long it takes?

*radz28* · 08-29-2009, 05:01 PM

Probably take an experienced back-yard guy a good weekend and special tools. Otherwise, a shop will probably charge a good 8 hours for the install - $800? You're going to probably want to upgrade springs too.

o2camaross · 08-29-2009, 05:17 PM

It's really not hard at all. U can prolly keep ur stock springs if ur goin with the stage 1 cam bc there isn't much difference in lift.

kozzmo49 · 08-29-2009, 05:19 PM

yea they said i wouldnt need to change the springs.

Ringo · 08-29-2009, 05:34 PM

What's the gain in a stage 1 cam?

rodimus prime · 08-29-2009, 05:41 PM

Seriously I would change the springs reguardless of the cam you put in. A tiny bit of valve float will cost you more than the $400 for decent springs. Oh, might as well throw in some hardened pushrods to.

If you havent done a cam swap before or are not real experianced with working on cars, do youself a favor and bring it somewhere, or get a buddy who knows what hes doing. Its easy cheesy after the first time, just like sex.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 08-29-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringo

What's the gain in a stage 1 cam?

DYNO 1 = Completely stock(Tune and all) with 14 miles on it.
DYNO 9 = Completely stock(Stock Tune) with ADM Stage 1 cam.
DYNO 11= Completely stock(Stock tune) with ADM Stage 1 cam
and ADM Offroad downpipes.
DYNO 17= Completey stock(Stock tune) with ADM Stage 1 cam and
Headers

camaro1 · 08-29-2009, 06:11 PM

shouldnt take more than a few hours,

o2camaross · 08-29-2009, 07:23 PM

Honstly if ur gonna go through with it go bigger than that stage 1 cam unless ur goal is most hp without a tune. You'll thank urself later

Bungalowbandit · 08-29-2009, 08:04 PM

can any one post a step by step link 2 an install

mike@newera · 08-29-2009, 08:12 PM

That depends on if it is the LS3 or the L99, quite a few differences there.

Bungalowbandit · 08-29-2009, 08:14 PM

ls3

chromepusher · 08-29-2009, 08:31 PM

I checked Shopkey for some labor times for cam R&R. Nothing listed yet for the 2010 but a Corvette with LS3 takes 22.5 hours and an Avalanche with an LS engine takes 25 hours. An 02 Camaro takes 15.5 hours. These are the labor times many shops refer to when quoting a job.

tandtperformance · 08-29-2009, 08:38 PM

if you call me i will tell you everything you need to do i just got done with mine and will be starting in the am when my tune guy gets there i can tell you i have a auto shop and it takes longer and is alot more to it than what i have seen alot of people on here make it out to be so pm me and i will give you my number
ps you will need to get a/c sucked out before you start

also if your new cam is a 3 bolt then you will need to get and top gear for and ls7 vette because your ls3 stock cam has a single bolt gear

08-29-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
kozzmo49 Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 407	cam installation im looking to get the stage 1 cam from ADM Performance. Does anyone know what a cam installation entails? and how long it takes?

08-29-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
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Ringo Politically incorrect Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soggy Seattle Posts: 782	What's the gain in a stage 1 cam? __________________ 2SS/RS M6 IO interior. Built 8/14/09. Delivered 9/9/09.

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camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	shouldnt take more than a few hours, __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

08-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
tandtperformance Drives: 2010 Camaro 2011 PACE CAR 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: frederick Posts: 969	if you call me i will tell you everything you need to do i just got done with mine and will be starting in the am when my tune guy gets there i can tell you i have a auto shop and it takes longer and is alot more to it than what i have seen alot of people on here make it out to be so pm me and i will give you my number ps you will need to get a/c sucked out before you start also if your new cam is a 3 bolt then you will need to get and top gear for and ls7 vette because your ls3 stock cam has a single bolt gear Last edited by tandtperformance; 08-29-2009 at 08:43 PM. Reason: fixing

08-29-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 362	It's really not hard at all. U can prolly keep ur stock springs if ur goin with the stage 1 cam bc there isn't much difference in lift.

08-29-2009, 05:19 PM	#4
kozzmo49 Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 407	yea they said i wouldnt need to change the springs.

08-29-2009, 05:41 PM	#6
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Seriously I would change the springs reguardless of the cam you put in. A tiny bit of valve float will cost you more than the $400 for decent springs. Oh, might as well throw in some hardened pushrods to. If you havent done a cam swap before or are not real experianced with working on cars, do youself a favor and bring it somewhere, or get a buddy who knows what hes doing. Its easy cheesy after the first time, just like sex.

08-29-2009, 07:23 PM	#9
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 362	Honstly if ur gonna go through with it go bigger than that stage 1 cam unless ur goal is most hp without a tune. You'll thank urself later

08-29-2009, 08:04 PM	#10
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	can any one post a step by step link 2 an install

08-29-2009, 08:12 PM	#11
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	That depends on if it is the LS3 or the L99, quite a few differences there.

08-29-2009, 08:14 PM	#12
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	ls3

08-29-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
chromepusher Drives: 2010 RS/SS B on B Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 22	I checked Shopkey for some labor times for cam R&R. Nothing listed yet for the 2010 but a Corvette with LS3 takes 22.5 hours and an Avalanche with an LS engine takes 25 hours. An 02 Camaro takes 15.5 hours. These are the labor times many shops refer to when quoting a job.

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