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Bungalowbandit · 08-07-2009, 12:12 AM

I 'm looking for a camshaft thats good for everyday driving but also good to go 2 the track and rip it up! Which one is the best?

jrpxxii · 08-07-2009, 08:27 AM

I just ordered the LS9 cam as this is what Lingenfelter uses for their builds as it is not real aggressive but also gives great sound and is very driveable. GMP has this cam for about $95. It is the same cam the ZR1 has.

Crowley · 08-07-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

I just ordered the LS9 cam as this is what Lingenfelter uses for their builds as it is not real aggressive but also gives great sound and is very driveable. GMP has this cam for about $95. It is the same cam the ZR1 has.

You might want to be careful with that. If you are staying N/A, that cam is designed to go with a blower I believe.

To the OP .. I'd ping LG motorsports or ADM performance. I think ADM had a cam they installed (stage 1) that didn't even require a tune, but gave some good gains.

Crowley

streetrace · 08-07-2009, 08:57 AM

ls9 and ls7 have the same cam

JoshJ81 · 08-07-2009, 10:36 AM

I like DanD's setup, that thing sounds nice with that mild lop. What cam kit was that DanD?

Bungalowbandit · 08-07-2009, 11:11 AM

What do you guys think of the mti Stage 2?

jrpxxii · 08-07-2009, 12:39 PM

I should have stated that I have the TVS2300 installed to go along with the cam.

jpsuperman81 · 08-07-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

I just ordered the LS9 cam as this is what Lingenfelter uses for their builds as it is not real aggressive but also gives great sound and is very driveable. GMP has this cam for about $95. It is the same cam the ZR1 has.

Is that a typo I have never seen ny cam for $95. they are generally around 300 to 500.

Crowley · 08-07-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by streetrace

ls9 and ls7 have the same cam

Very suprising considering the LSA on the ls9 cam ..

EDIT: Checking around, it looks like they are close to the same specs, but the LS7 cam has a bit more lift on the intake and exhaust side.

Thanks,
Crowley

rodimus prime · 08-07-2009, 12:54 PM

Thunder Racings TREX.

Seriously though, you might want to be more specific on what you want. Because to me all cams are streetable. I daily drove a TREX for 2 years with a th350 and 4k stall. LOL.

Bungalowbandit · 08-07-2009, 02:54 PM

lol well i want as much hp as i can get from the cam the car is my everyday driver but if u feel any cam can drive every day then whats going to give the biggest bang.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-07-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Thunder Racings TREX.

Seriously though, you might want to be more specific on what you want. Because to me all cams are streetable. I daily drove a TREX for 2 years with a th350 and 4k stall. LOL.

been there too.

I have a very wide definition of "streetable"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bungalowbandit

lol well i want as much hp as i can get from the cam the car is my everyday driver but if u feel any cam can drive every day then whats going to give the biggest bang.

Auto or manual? I imagine Manual.

best advice I can give you is to call every cam manufacturer you can.

my personal choice for LS3/L99 cams is these guys
http://www.mastmotorsports.com/page....Camshaft&id=32

or these guys
http://www.compperformancegroupstore...&Category_Code

2010 CAMARO SS RS · 08-07-2009, 03:55 PM

one of these: https://texas-speed.com/shop/categor...ID=11&catid=44

i prefer the ls7s cam with .700 max lift valve springs: https://texas-speed.com/shop/item.as...d=997&catid=48 , and standard length Chromemoly pushrods: https://texas-speed.com/shop/item.as...d=152&catid=51 , and solid lifters: https://texas-speed.com/shop/item.as...d=149&catid=50

all this extra stuff is required with an ls7s cam. hp gain would be about 100-130 rwhp *and good drivability*

JoshJ81 · 08-07-2009, 04:00 PM

SO for the L99's, would a cam switch out be just that? No need for new valves, rockers, springs, etc.?

08-07-2009, 12:12 AM	#1
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	Cams I 'm looking for a camshaft thats good for everyday driving but also good to go 2 the track and rip it up! Which one is the best?

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08-07-2009, 08:27 AM	#2
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I just ordered the LS9 cam as this is what Lingenfelter uses for their builds as it is not real aggressive but also gives great sound and is very driveable. GMP has this cam for about $95. It is the same cam the ZR1 has.

08-07-2009, 08:57 AM	#4
streetrace Drives: a slow 2010 Join Date: May 2009 Location: wyoming Posts: 85	ls9 and ls7 have the same cam

08-07-2009, 10:36 AM	#5
JoshJ81 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 257	I like DanD's setup, that thing sounds nice with that mild lop. What cam kit was that DanD?

08-07-2009, 11:11 AM	#6
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	What do you guys think of the mti Stage 2?

08-07-2009, 12:39 PM	#7
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I should have stated that I have the TVS2300 installed to go along with the cam.

08-07-2009, 12:54 PM	#10
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Thunder Racings TREX. Seriously though, you might want to be more specific on what you want. Because to me all cams are streetable. I daily drove a TREX for 2 years with a th350 and 4k stall. LOL.

08-07-2009, 02:54 PM	#11
Bungalowbandit Drives: 2010 black 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockland County Posts: 110	lol well i want as much hp as i can get from the cam the car is my everyday driver but if u feel any cam can drive every day then whats going to give the biggest bang.

08-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#13
2010 CAMARO SS RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 141	one of these: https://texas-speed.com/shop/categor...ID=11&catid=44 i prefer the ls7s cam with .700 max lift valve springs: https://texas-speed.com/shop/item.as...d=997&catid=48 , and standard length Chromemoly pushrods: https://texas-speed.com/shop/item.as...d=152&catid=51 , and solid lifters: https://texas-speed.com/shop/item.as...d=149&catid=50 all this extra stuff is required with an ls7s cam. hp gain would be about 100-130 rwhp and good drivability

08-07-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
JoshJ81 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 257	SO for the L99's, would a cam switch out be just that? No need for new valves, rockers, springs, etc.?