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superchris · 03-23-2019, 05:18 PM

Hello all. looking for a cam package, but there’s so many to choose from!.
I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6speed. what do you guys suggest? COMP CAM?
or what?
Thanks!

chevyracingfan · 03-23-2019, 05:21 PM

texas speed or brian touley

Rons1le · 03-23-2019, 07:31 PM

Brian tooley racing is what I installed. Big question is are you going to stay naturally aspirated or are you going to go boost?

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superchris · 03-23-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rons1le

Brian tooley racing is what I installed. Big question is are you going to stay naturally aspirated or are you going to go boost?

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Staying NA- maybe NOS in the future . Car does have 100k miles too

Rons1le · 03-23-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by superchris

Staying NA- maybe NOS in the future . Car does have 100k miles too

Stage 2 or 3 NA cam from BTR.com select a cam package. But that's just me. Are you manual or auto?

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pyroguy · 03-23-2019, 09:13 PM

I just installed a BTR stage 2 cam and I love it!

2010reddevil · 03-24-2019, 12:31 AM

BTR make awesome cams but GPI populates the top 5 in our fast list for a reason........ SS4 or bust!

Blueovalman · 03-24-2019, 08:11 AM

Comp Cams XFI Street/Strip High RPM Camshaft package from www.phastekperformance.com . Opted for the BTR valve springs with titanium retainers! I am considering this camshaft package when I finally do my rebuild!

superchris · 03-24-2019, 11:54 PM

Do you guys recommend rebuilding the motor completely, while installing the cam kit ?
Replacing pistons etc ..... my car does have 100k miles

Blueovalman · 03-25-2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by superchris

Do you guys recommend rebuilding the motor completely, while installing the cam kit ?
Replacing pistons etc ..... my car does have 100k miles

From my experience our 2010 Camaro SS has 151K miles and is on it’s very last leg from a mixture of street duty and strip duty. If you are installing a camshaft I highly recommend replacing your oil pump with a high volume Melling oil pump or similar,valve springs and retainers,and at 100K miles I would definitely replace your water pump. I can’t stress it enough to install a oil catch can I recommend the Elite Engineering Catch Can it is excellent quality and if installed correctly it will not leak. At 100K+ miles if your Camaro does see any strip duty mixed with street duty I highly recommend rebuilding sooner than later because it will odds are cost you a lot more in the long run if something fails. I would install a new rotating assembly pistons,rods,and crankshaft while everything is apart or a new short block. At 100K the condition of your lifter and pushrods would be a concern. I am currently looking at the Texas Speed Performance rotating assemblies and shortblocks once my engine finally bits the dust. What do you plan on doing with your Camaro? Overall goals? www.texasspeedperformance.com www.eliteengineering.com

acammer · 03-25-2019, 07:40 AM

Definitely should give the guys at GPI a call. Not only do their products dominate the fast all-motor list, but their customer service is first rate - they really work hard to make their customers happy. They spend a lot of time and energy continuing to develop their products - they continue to update and enhance their grinds! They have great options from mild to max-effort. I encourage you to do your homework and check with a few different vendors for what works best for you, but I think you'll find GPI as your top pick once you do.

Blueovalman · 03-25-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by superchris

Do you guys recommend rebuilding the motor completely, while installing the cam kit ?
Replacing pistons etc ..... my car does have 100k miles

Also having seen my share of timing chain failures at higher mileage. Replacing your timing chain and sprocket at 100K+ miles would be a necessity.

sixty9fordkiller · 03-25-2019, 11:59 AM

i would call GPI or Cam Motion and tell them what your plans are with the car, race weight, gearing, trans setup and have them grind one made specifically for your car. They'll select the matching springs as well. As far as the package, its cheap insurance to go with new cam/crank gears, C5.R timing chain, and a high volume oil pump

depending on the mileage of the engine, and how much spin, new lifters. a lot of guys overlook the benefits/importance of quality lifters. You can go with chevrolet performance #12499225 at minimum or go with some johnsons if you want a bit better quality.

If you're girl is gonna be a screamer and about that 7500 to 8000 life, jonshon race

Chris49066SS · 03-25-2019, 01:03 PM

+3 on Andrew and sixtynines recommendation for GPI...top notch customer service and great results

03-23-2019, 07:31 PM	#3
Rons1le Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE AGM Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Galion, Oh Posts: 531 View My Garage	Brian tooley racing is what I installed. Big question is are you going to stay naturally aspirated or are you going to go boost? Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 2SS RS 1LE NPP/w Kooks headers, Procharged, ID1050X injectors, Katech belt tensioner, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, BMR subframe connectors, Matco driveshaft loop, AEM Wideband/Boost/Fuel gauges , Z/28 Splitter and Spoiler/w Wicker bill, Power Stop rotors and brake pads, MRR Z/28 Rep Wheels 20" w/p zeros 285 fronts and 305 rears, ZL1 addons Rock guards and Tow hook, Rear window louvers, Flags on the quarter windows and the moonroof, Billet aluminum door handles.

03-23-2019, 09:13 PM	#6
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	I just installed a BTR stage 2 cam and I love it! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

03-24-2019, 12:31 AM	#7
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	BTR make awesome cams but GPI populates the top 5 in our fast list for a reason........ SS4 or bust! __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

03-24-2019, 08:11 AM	#8
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	Comp Cams XFI Street/Strip High RPM Camshaft package from www.phastekperformance.com . Opted for the BTR valve springs with titanium retainers! I am considering this camshaft package when I finally do my rebuild! __________________ Mr. Clean

03-24-2019, 11:54 PM	#9
superchris TRI-COUNTY CAMARO'S 3CC5 Drives: 2010 Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 171	Do you guys recommend rebuilding the motor completely, while installing the cam kit ? Replacing pistons etc ..... my car does have 100k miles __________________

03-23-2019, 05:18 PM	#1
superchris TRI-COUNTY CAMARO'S 3CC5 Drives: 2010 Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 171	Looking for a Cam package Hello all. looking for a cam package, but there’s so many to choose from!. I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6speed. what do you guys suggest? COMP CAM? or what? Thanks! __________________ Last edited by superchris; 03-23-2019 at 06:42 PM.

03-23-2019, 05:21 PM	#2
chevyracingfan Drives: 2018 camaro ls 1le Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Derry,NH Posts: 206 View My Garage	texas speed or brian touley

03-25-2019, 07:40 AM	#11
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Definitely should give the guys at GPI a call. Not only do their products dominate the fast all-motor list, but their customer service is first rate - they really work hard to make their customers happy. They spend a lot of time and energy continuing to develop their products - they continue to update and enhance their grinds! They have great options from mild to max-effort. I encourage you to do your homework and check with a few different vendors for what works best for you, but I think you'll find GPI as your top pick once you do. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

03-25-2019, 11:59 AM	#13
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	i would call GPI or Cam Motion and tell them what your plans are with the car, race weight, gearing, trans setup and have them grind one made specifically for your car. They'll select the matching springs as well. As far as the package, its cheap insurance to go with new cam/crank gears, C5.R timing chain, and a high volume oil pump depending on the mileage of the engine, and how much spin, new lifters. a lot of guys overlook the benefits/importance of quality lifters. You can go with chevrolet performance #12499225 at minimum or go with some johnsons if you want a bit better quality. If you're girl is gonna be a screamer and about that 7500 to 8000 life, jonshon race Attached Images __________________ Bone Stock

03-25-2019, 01:03 PM	#14
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,634	+3 on Andrew and sixtynines recommendation for GPI...top notch customer service and great results __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371