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hammdo · 03-12-2015, 05:21 PM

Alternate Head Gaskets (optional) -- I'd consider getting these (LS9 version):

PN 12622033

These are better than the LS3/L99 MLS version -- but, they can reduce compression ever so slightly.

Ryan from GPI highly suggested going with these...

-Don

hammdo · 03-12-2015, 05:27 PM

LS7 Dampener (optional):
PN 12581276

Factory Chain (I got from GPI. Mileage on car will determine if you should change):
PN 12646386

-Don

SSeniorMoment · 03-12-2015, 05:40 PM

Thanks all, I'm at 24K and ready to pull the plug.

Goal is to see 392s in the rear view.

hammdo · 03-12-2015, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSeniorMoment

Thanks all, I'm at 24K and ready to pull the plug.

Goal is to see 392s in the rear view.

Your pump and chain should be good! You have very low mileage. Cam will be great! I'm assuming DOD and AFM delete?

Keep us posted!

-Don

Beckmann2420 · 03-20-2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Your pump and chain should be good! You have very low mileage. Cam will be great! I'm assuming DOD and AFM delete?

Keep us posted!

-Don

I did my cam swap when I was about 24k miles as well. After how many miles is it good to replace the pump and chain? I got the SS3 VVT cam kit from Ryan.

Ive also been wondering as far as any other additional parts to increase durability/peace of mind with a new cam? I don't know a hell of a lot when it comes to additional maintenance and parts that should be changed out/upgraded. Im still learning. Just want to make sure I have a good setup to last for the long haul.

hammdo · 03-22-2015, 04:04 PM

Pumps are usually good for a lot of miles, 150k or more I'm told. LS3 pumps (not L99) are different. If your in there, good time to change it. Chains I'd say after 60k if you take off the cover. These stock chains are c5r quality too...

-Don

VADER SS L99 · 03-22-2015, 06:18 PM

Sticky, Sticky, Sticky, Sticky

Dmpsix · 03-26-2015, 05:45 PM

Thanks Prostock and Hammdo!

All this info was right underneath my nose this entire time!

hammdo · 03-26-2015, 05:54 PM

John did pretty much all the hard work, I just went along for the ride ;o)

We're all glad to help!

-Don

Dmpsix · 09-27-2016, 03:18 PM

Thought I would bump this since people are bringing up the VVT parts list thing.

Blakester · 09-27-2016, 06:34 PM

Does anyone make an add on harness to add vvt to m6 ls3 camaros?

pir4te · 09-28-2016, 02:30 AM

Whilst the OP list is really thorough and comprehensive from nuts, bolts, gaskets, oil pumps to chains, tensioners, swapping lifters, etc., it is important to point out not all that is really required for every cam swap. That's like a 'belts and braces' manifest drawn up by a committee for a major overhaul.

All bits available with instructions from most suppliers in neat kit form. So relax, to simply add VVT to any e38 GenIV is less than $1000 over the usual one-trick static cam swap. e67 (LSA) is possible with custom FEAD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakester

Does anyone make an add on harness to add vvt to m6 ls3 camaros?

No need to patch existing harness, critical wiring is supplied with timing cover kit, solenoid to ECU pinout zip ties to existing ECU cabling. PM me if you need more detail.

Also not much is mentioned often outside the torque spread, but I've found continuous VVT incredibly useful in tuning powerful smooth running, more safe and predictable, lower oil / coolant and air temps, and waste heaps less fuel.

ClawSS · 09-28-2016, 06:51 AM

If I could like this post ^^^ I would 1000 times.

03-12-2015, 05:21 PM	#43
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Alternate Head Gaskets (optional) -- I'd consider getting these (LS9 version): PN 12622033 These are better than the LS3/L99 MLS version -- but, they can reduce compression ever so slightly. Ryan from GPI highly suggested going with these... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-12-2015, 05:27 PM	#44
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	LS7 Dampener (optional): PN 12581276 Factory Chain (I got from GPI. Mileage on car will determine if you should change): PN 12646386 -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-22-2015, 04:04 PM	#48
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Pumps are usually good for a lot of miles, 150k or more I'm told. LS3 pumps (not L99) are different. If your in there, good time to change it. Chains I'd say after 60k if you take off the cover. These stock chains are c5r quality too... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-22-2015, 06:18 PM	#49
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	Sticky, Sticky, Sticky, Sticky __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

03-26-2015, 05:54 PM	#51
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	John did pretty much all the hard work, I just went along for the ride ;o) We're all glad to help! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-12-2015, 05:40 PM	#45
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	Thanks all, I'm at 24K and ready to pull the plug. Goal is to see 392s in the rear view.

03-26-2015, 05:45 PM	#50
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Thanks Prostock and Hammdo! All this info was right underneath my nose this entire time!

09-27-2016, 03:18 PM	#52
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Thought I would bump this since people are bringing up the VVT parts list thing.

09-27-2016, 06:34 PM	#53
Blakester Drives: 2010 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Colorado Springs co Posts: 174	Does anyone make an add on harness to add vvt to m6 ls3 camaros?

09-28-2016, 06:51 AM	#55
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	If I could like this post ^^^ I would 1000 times. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.