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14SlomaroSS · 12-19-2015, 06:06 PM

I have a 14 ls3 looking to do a cam swap. Its my daily driver and weekend racer and looking for a great cam for drivability, performance and i want a choppy cam. I understand about to get them to chop its about the lope separation. Anyone have any recommendations? I was looking into the nightfury and btr stage 3

rebelyell22 · 12-19-2015, 06:12 PM

Night fury

14SlomaroSS · 12-19-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Night fury

Reccomend for daily driver??

rebelyell22 · 12-19-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 14SlomaroSS

Reccomend for daily driver??

yep

Camaro Dude · 12-19-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 14SlomaroSS

I have a 14 ls3 looking to do a cam swap. Its my daily driver and weekend racer and looking for a great cam for drivability, performance and i want a choppy cam. I understand about to get them to chop its about the lope separation. Anyone have any recommendations? I was looking into the night fury and btw stage 3

What kind of "racer"?

Autocross?
1/4 mile?
Mile?
Road Racein?

Are you ever stuck in for long periods in bumper to bumper traffic?

All of these things and more, will dictate a proper spec'd cam choice to fit your needs.

Soybeanrice · 12-19-2015, 09:30 PM

I'll tell you how the btr stage 3 is in less than a week. Definitely get headers before you do the cam to realize the gains.

Splat · 12-20-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

Night fury

I thought I read something like they were going out of business

christianchevell · 12-20-2015, 08:42 AM

Actually getting them to chop is not in the LSA but in the duration as there are plenty of cams with low lift and high LSA that do " CHOP" you should read up online about LSA as comp cam has a good read on it and how more or less affects top hp versus low end torgue ...driveability versus vacuum for brakes etc.....

There are a ton of cams out there, you need to know what you want really better than just the sound, as you could go mild and save yourself drivetrain attentiveness in the future swapping out springs repeatedly...... and still make lots xtra power compared to stock........ And what degree of a build in the future you see yourself going wether just a mild built to future higher compression etc....

spadz93 · 12-20-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Splat

I thought I read something like they were going out of business

Lethal Racing apparenty is going out of business, but it seems like BTR might have bought the rights to their nightfury cam, and is offering it for sale from their site http://www.briantooleyracing.com/let...-camshaft.html

SSeniorMoment · 12-20-2015, 05:23 PM

I would take a custom Lunati or Cam Motion over a Comp Cam grind.

Soybeanrice · 12-20-2015, 06:32 PM

Every time I see lunati I think of loominarty lol. The illuminati cam confirmed

spadz93 · 12-20-2015, 06:38 PM

If it's a legitimate lethal racing cam, then it's a cam motion core, not comp cam

millatime84 · 12-20-2015, 07:58 PM

I went with a cam motion btr stage 3, but will not be installed till spring.

Olddudesrule · 12-20-2015, 09:57 PM

I'm new to the LS3, but had the Katech Torquer 110 in my last LS7 and loved it. Engine made 530 rwhp (yes, I know it's a higher hp motor to begin with), and was perfectly streetable with a HP Tuners work up. I see that Katech makes a Torquer for the LS3. If the profile is similar, I'll be giving it a look.

12-19-2015, 06:06 PM	#1
14SlomaroSS Drives: 2014 2ss camaro LS3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 73	Camshaft question I have a 14 ls3 looking to do a cam swap. Its my daily driver and weekend racer and looking for a great cam for drivability, performance and i want a choppy cam. I understand about to get them to chop its about the lope separation. Anyone have any recommendations? I was looking into the nightfury and btr stage 3

12-19-2015, 06:12 PM	#2
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Night fury __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

12-20-2015, 08:42 AM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	Actually getting them to chop is not in the LSA but in the duration as there are plenty of cams with low lift and high LSA that do " CHOP" you should read up online about LSA as comp cam has a good read on it and how more or less affects top hp versus low end torgue ...driveability versus vacuum for brakes etc..... There are a ton of cams out there, you need to know what you want really better than just the sound, as you could go mild and save yourself drivetrain attentiveness in the future swapping out springs repeatedly...... and still make lots xtra power compared to stock........ And what degree of a build in the future you see yourself going wether just a mild built to future higher compression etc.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

12-20-2015, 06:38 PM	#12
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	If it's a legitimate lethal racing cam, then it's a cam motion core, not comp cam __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

12-20-2015, 09:57 PM	#14
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	I'm new to the LS3, but had the Katech Torquer 110 in my last LS7 and loved it. Engine made 530 rwhp (yes, I know it's a higher hp motor to begin with), and was perfectly streetable with a HP Tuners work up. I see that Katech makes a Torquer for the LS3. If the profile is similar, I'll be giving it a look. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-19-2015, 09:30 PM	#6
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	I'll tell you how the btr stage 3 is in less than a week. Definitely get headers before you do the cam to realize the gains.

12-20-2015, 05:23 PM	#10
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	I would take a custom Lunati or Cam Motion over a Comp Cam grind.

12-20-2015, 06:32 PM	#11
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Every time I see lunati I think of loominarty lol. The illuminati cam confirmed

12-20-2015, 07:58 PM	#13
millatime84 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM/IOM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Normal,IL Posts: 100	I went with a cam motion btr stage 3, but will not be installed till spring.