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PQ · 01-16-2014, 11:28 AM

So I"m curious to see how these cams are lasting. LOT'S of failures but also lot's of cams so it's really hard to tell.

Seems like an aftermarket cam is a bit of a gamble these days. Or is it?

If you did a cam and it failed, if you did a cam and it lasted, if you did a cam and it's still going strong........

Let us know.

Give us the following info...

Cam still in use Y/N:
Cam type/brand:
Cam Specs:
Cam miles:
Forced induction:
Power level:
Oil type:
Oil Pump:
Date of cam purchase:
Valve train upgrades:
Bottom end upgrades:
Power level as in how much horse power. Oil type may not really tell us much but interesting to know. LS engines only. You can add what engine if it's not a 376.

My cam died a slow death and as such my engine as many of you know. Bearings wore down from metal.

PQ · 01-16-2014, 11:48 AM

Oh, shit. Let me start.

Comp cam
223/231 .610/.617 115+4
45k
Supercharged
560 rwhp / 558 rwtq
Mobile1 5/30
March 2011

SinisterEcho · 01-16-2014, 12:01 PM

Cam type/brand:Comp Cam
Cam Specs: 227/230 .639/.612 115.0 (I think i read the card correctly see build thread post:149)
Cam miles: 10-15k on CAM about 48k overall on car
Forced induction: Vortech V-3 and smaller pulley
Power level: 683.83hp 614.3tq
Oil type: AMSOil 10-30
Date of cam purchase:Ordered 03-04-13 Installed 6-29-13
Mine is a 3 bolt cam
I have not had any issues that are a direct result of the CAM. I will keep this updated in the event something unforeseen changes.

f5journal · 01-16-2014, 12:04 PM

Good work PQ. I was thinking about a poll for this on the way to work

SNSSTR · 01-16-2014, 12:23 PM

It may be beneficial to have people note if their cams were single bolt or 3-bolt.

Cam type/brand: Comp Cam
Cam Specs: 219/235 .607/.619 113LSA
Single or 3-Bolt: Single Bolt
Cam miles: ~8,000
Forced induction: N/A
Power level: 465hp 435tq
Oil type: Mobil 1 5w/30
Date of cam purchase: June 2013
Still Using Cam: No - unknown cause - it shit out on me - cam dowel pin sheared - heavy wear on lifters and cam lobes - all valves bent.

PQ · 01-16-2014, 12:49 PM

Shit. I forgot the most important item. lol

So, like Rohdeo16 did just add whether you've had issues.

Thanks guys.

rjdapilmoto · 01-16-2014, 01:06 PM

Sorry to hear about your issues, PQ. So, yours lasted for almost 3 years? I have been thinking about doing this to mine, mainly because I love the sound of it! But now, this makes me second-guess that line of thinking. It'll be interesting to see how many guys come out and say that they have not had any issues with theirs.

OK2DRUL · 01-16-2014, 01:16 PM

Subscribed!

Matt @ FSP · 01-16-2014, 01:42 PM

I can tell you we have sold over 100 cams last year installed and/or sold over counter. We also don't sell 1/10th of the amount of cams some of the larger cam suppliers do. I have not seen a Comp Cam in front of me with a failure since about 2011, when a cam delaminated and Comp took care of it no questions asked (We only noticed it because we swapped motors and cams).

We use only 3-bolt cams, Valvoline/Royal Purple/Amsoil/Redline/Joe Gibbs for oil and anything but Fram for a filter.

BplumCrazy-SS · 01-16-2014, 01:52 PM

Cam still in use Y/N: Y
Cam type/brand: COMP
Cam Specs:23x/25x
Cam miles:40,000+
Forced induction: N/A
Power level: 500+
Oil type: pennzoil platinum
Date of cam purchase: April 2013

still running like a champ and smoking mustangs

turbolvr321 · 01-16-2014, 01:55 PM

Dont have many miles on my car, but Ill post up. I put my cam in around 1,500 miles on the ODO. Up to about 7,500 right now.

Cam type/brand: Comp Cam
Cam Specs: 236/250 .624/.624 on a 114
Single or 3-Bolt: 3 bolt
Cam miles: ~6,000
Forced induction: N/A
Power level: 502/487
Oil type: Mobil 1 5w/30
Date of cam purchase: June 2013
Still Using Cam: Yes

SSDan · 01-16-2014, 02:34 PM

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Comp 3 bolt
Cam Specs: 227/235 613/620 115+3
Cam miles: 15000
Forced induction: no
Power level: 461 RWHP/ 440 RWTQ
Oil type: Royal Purple HPS 5-30
Date of cam purchase: Feb 2012

Car is running great. Just had the valve covers off last week to check the spring pressures and do the rocker trunion upgrade. All looked good.

ROD_SS · 01-16-2014, 03:46 PM

Awesome thread!

WHAMMO · 01-16-2014, 03:47 PM

Great thread OP

Old LS1 347ci setup
Cam still in use: N
Cam type: 1 bolt Thunder Racing TR228
Cam spec: 228/228 598. 598. Lift I think. 918 springs.
Cam miles: over 20k and 35k in the stock LS1 before a spun bearing
N/A& 20 bottles of N2O
414rwhp 378rwtq
Pennzoil platinun synt 5-30
This forged 347 was knocking in the end and was change for a LS2 with a new cam.

01-16-2014, 11:28 AM	#1
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	How long has your aftermarket cam lasted or not lasted?? So I"m curious to see how these cams are lasting. LOT'S of failures but also lot's of cams so it's really hard to tell. Seems like an aftermarket cam is a bit of a gamble these days. Or is it? If you did a cam and it failed, if you did a cam and it lasted, if you did a cam and it's still going strong........ Let us know. Give us the following info... Cam still in use Y/N: Cam type/brand: Cam Specs: Cam miles: Forced induction: Power level: Oil type: Oil Pump: Date of cam purchase: Valve train upgrades: Bottom end upgrades: Power level as in how much horse power. Oil type may not really tell us much but interesting to know. LS engines only. You can add what engine if it's not a 376. My cam died a slow death and as such my engine as many of you know. Bearings wore down from metal. __________________ Last edited by PQ; 01-18-2014 at 11:13 AM.

01-16-2014, 11:48 AM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Oh, shit. Let me start. Comp cam 223/231 .610/.617 115+4 45k Supercharged 560 rwhp / 558 rwtq Mobile1 5/30 March 2011 __________________

01-16-2014, 12:01 PM	#3
SinisterEcho Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arvada, Co Posts: 9,872 View My Garage	Cam type/brand:Comp Cam Cam Specs: 227/230 .639/.612 115.0 (I think i read the card correctly see build thread post:149) Cam miles: 10-15k on CAM about 48k overall on car Forced induction: Vortech V-3 and smaller pulley Power level: 683.83hp 614.3tq Oil type: AMSOil 10-30 Date of cam purchase:Ordered 03-04-13 Installed 6-29-13 Mine is a 3 bolt cam I have not had any issues that are a direct result of the CAM. I will keep this updated in the event something unforeseen changes. __________________ My Mod Journal <-- Its updated... again! Last edited by SinisterEcho; 01-16-2014 at 02:02 PM. Reason: Added bolt information

01-16-2014, 12:04 PM	#4
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Good work PQ. I was thinking about a poll for this on the way to work __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff

01-16-2014, 12:23 PM	#5
SNSSTR All About That Speed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,181	It may be beneficial to have people note if their cams were single bolt or 3-bolt. Cam type/brand: Comp Cam Cam Specs: 219/235 .607/.619 113LSA Single or 3-Bolt: Single Bolt Cam miles: ~8,000 Forced induction: N/A Power level: 465hp 435tq Oil type: Mobil 1 5w/30 Date of cam purchase: June 2013 Still Using Cam: No - unknown cause - it shit out on me - cam dowel pin sheared - heavy wear on lifters and cam lobes - all valves bent. __________________ 2010 SS M6 \| 416 CI \| H/C/I \| GPI TUNED \| SNSSTR

01-16-2014, 12:49 PM	#6
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Shit. I forgot the most important item. lol So, like Rohdeo16 did just add whether you've had issues. Thanks guys. __________________

01-16-2014, 01:06 PM	#7
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	Sorry to hear about your issues, PQ. So, yours lasted for almost 3 years? I have been thinking about doing this to mine, mainly because I love the sound of it! But now, this makes me second-guess that line of thinking. It'll be interesting to see how many guys come out and say that they have not had any issues with theirs. __________________ Featured in "Wild About Cars" - October 2012 DAP-ONE's Build Journal

01-16-2014, 01:16 PM	#8
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	Subscribed!

01-16-2014, 01:42 PM	#9
Matt @ FSP Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 2,610	I can tell you we have sold over 100 cams last year installed and/or sold over counter. We also don't sell 1/10th of the amount of cams some of the larger cam suppliers do. I have not seen a Comp Cam in front of me with a failure since about 2011, when a cam delaminated and Comp took care of it no questions asked (We only noticed it because we swapped motors and cams). We use only 3-bolt cams, Valvoline/Royal Purple/Amsoil/Redline/Joe Gibbs for oil and anything but Fram for a filter.

01-16-2014, 01:52 PM	#10
BplumCrazy-SS Drives: 416 w/TH400 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 697	Cam still in use Y/N: Y Cam type/brand: COMP Cam Specs:23x/25x Cam miles:40,000+ Forced induction: N/A Power level: 500+ Oil type: pennzoil platinum Date of cam purchase: April 2013 still running like a champ and smoking mustangs __________________ ERL 416 - 12.5 cr, TH400, Custom VVT Cam, PRC 255 heads, NW 102 TB, Aeromotive stealth fuel system, Fast 102 plumbed with a nitrous express direct port kit, BMR 15" conversion kit

01-16-2014, 01:55 PM	#11
turbolvr321 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110	Dont have many miles on my car, but Ill post up. I put my cam in around 1,500 miles on the ODO. Up to about 7,500 right now. Cam type/brand: Comp Cam Cam Specs: 236/250 .624/.624 on a 114 Single or 3-Bolt: 3 bolt Cam miles: ~6,000 Forced induction: N/A Power level: 502/487 Oil type: Mobil 1 5w/30 Date of cam purchase: June 2013 Still Using Cam: Yes __________________ 2013 Camaro SS 6M 2013 Harley Davidson Softail Slim

01-16-2014, 02:34 PM	#12
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	Cam still in use Y/N: Yes Cam type/brand: Comp 3 bolt Cam Specs: 227/235 613/620 115+3 Cam miles: 15000 Forced induction: no Power level: 461 RWHP/ 440 RWTQ Oil type: Royal Purple HPS 5-30 Date of cam purchase: Feb 2012 Car is running great. Just had the valve covers off last week to check the spring pressures and do the rocker trunion upgrade. All looked good. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

01-16-2014, 03:46 PM	#13
ROD_SS Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro and a truck Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 1,081	Awesome thread! __________________ ADM tuned (465 rwhp / 442 torque) Mods- CAI, kooks long tube headers, & ADM stage 2 cam

01-16-2014, 03:47 PM	#14
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	Great thread OP Old LS1 347ci setup Cam still in use: N Cam type: 1 bolt Thunder Racing TR228 Cam spec: 228/228 598. 598. Lift I think. 918 springs. Cam miles: over 20k and 35k in the stock LS1 before a spun bearing N/A& 20 bottles of N2O 414rwhp 378rwtq Pennzoil platinun synt 5-30 This forged 347 was knocking in the end and was change for a LS2 with a new cam. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.