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papabearcamaro · 06-26-2010, 09:15 AM

I know I have started a few cam threads but know that I have an idea of what I want (maybe) and have alittle more understanding on how to read cam specs I thought I would ask you LS3 people what cams you switched to and your reviews on them. I need to decide soon on what I want.
I think I will forgo the low end torque thought and go with something that works through the whole power band. I NEED that bad ass cam sound (without surging if possible).

fuffl · 06-26-2010, 09:24 AM

The bummer is that the bigger bad-ass cam sound comes with the lower RPM surging.

I had a 227/235 .614/.621 112+2 cam that had an absolutely wicked sound and didn't surge bad. However, it raised hell in my valvetrain. If you're getting a big cam I REALLY recommend Harland Sharp modified rockers. Great cheap insurance (plus they're light in weight and will support tons of power).

After that cam I switched to a cam with longer duration and a little less lift. It still gives the wicked sound/good power and plays nicer with the valvetrain. It's 238/248 with 114LSA.

There are guys on here that can hook you up with a grind that perfectly meets the mods you have. There's also a guy on LS1Tech named PatrickG that does custom recommendations for like $50.

blake2010ss · 06-26-2010, 02:35 PM

Waiting install... mine is .
230/244 .591/.612 115+2

tvwilkes · 06-26-2010, 04:33 PM

Call TSP and they will help you with your cam suggestions.

SASS · 06-26-2010, 04:53 PM

I have the TSP 229/236 with their complete exhaust. It drives nice for the most part. There's a little surging on decelaration or very low rpm, <1500. It definitely sounds mean when it idles. Car is very fun and I've never once thought, gee, I should have got a bigger cam.

06-26-2010, 09:15 AM	#1
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Upgraded your cam in your LS3? What are your specs? Happy? I know I have started a few cam threads but know that I have an idea of what I want (maybe) and have alittle more understanding on how to read cam specs I thought I would ask you LS3 people what cams you switched to and your reviews on them. I need to decide soon on what I want. I think I will forgo the low end torque thought and go with something that works through the whole power band. I NEED that bad ass cam sound (without surging if possible). __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

06-26-2010, 02:35 PM	#3
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	Waiting install... mine is . 230/244 .591/.612 115+2 __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

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06-26-2010, 09:24 AM	#2
fuffl Drives: #3124!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 130	The bummer is that the bigger bad-ass cam sound comes with the lower RPM surging. I had a 227/235 .614/.621 112+2 cam that had an absolutely wicked sound and didn't surge bad. However, it raised hell in my valvetrain. If you're getting a big cam I REALLY recommend Harland Sharp modified rockers. Great cheap insurance (plus they're light in weight and will support tons of power). After that cam I switched to a cam with longer duration and a little less lift. It still gives the wicked sound/good power and plays nicer with the valvetrain. It's 238/248 with 114LSA. There are guys on here that can hook you up with a grind that perfectly meets the mods you have. There's also a guy on LS1Tech named PatrickG that does custom recommendations for like $50.

06-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#4
tvwilkes Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rainbow City,Al Posts: 341	Call TSP and they will help you with your cam suggestions.

06-26-2010, 04:53 PM	#5
SASS Drives: 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6	I have the TSP 229/236 with their complete exhaust. It drives nice for the most part. There's a little surging on decelaration or very low rpm, <1500. It definitely sounds mean when it idles. Car is very fun and I've never once thought, gee, I should have got a bigger cam.