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XxScottxXN · 07-26-2016, 05:46 PM

I'm looking for ideas for a good cam to go with the mods I already have? Without additional engine mods and I can keep the drivability but still sound killer and add a little HP. Any help would be appreciated ....thank you!!

My mods:
1 7/8 long tubes
Hiflo cats
NPP
CAI intake
Intake rod mod
BW throttle body
25% UD pulley
Custom tune

LSXDoc · 07-26-2016, 08:01 PM

It really depends on what your plans are for the car...I am a huge fan of the BTR cams. The BTR LS3 Stage3 NA cam is pretty nasty and has great drivability. The BTR LS3 Stage4 NA is even nastier, but you might lose a little drivability. Not much though. It's all just opinion though. You don't have to go off the shelf, you could always go custom grind too. You could have the cam ground specifically for your mods and intentions.

XxScottxXN · 07-26-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LSXDoc

It really depends on what your plans are for the car...I am a huge fan of the BTR cams. The BTR LS3 Stage3 NA cam is pretty nasty and has great drivability. The BTR LS3 Stage4 NA is even nastier, but you might lose a little drivability. Not much though. It's all just opinion though. You don't have to go off the shelf, you could always go custom grind too. You could have the cam ground specifically for your mods and intentions.

I won't add anything else other than the cam!! I'm hoping to be somewhere close to 500 at the wheels and that is my goal for this car!!

LSXDoc · 07-26-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XxScottxXN

I won't add anything else other than the cam!! I'm hoping to be somewhere close to 500 at the wheels and that is my goal for this car!!

The BTR LS3 Stage4 NA cam will get you awful damn close to 500rwhp (if not over) with your mods and a good tune.

XxScottxXN · 07-26-2016, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LSXDoc

The BTR LS3 Stage4 NA cam will get you awful damn close to 500rwhp (if not over) with your mods and a good tune.

Thank you very much!! Will my stock springs handle this or am I better off just getting the cam kit?

JusticePete · 07-26-2016, 09:29 PM

Not a fan of big violent cams.

L99CAMA2011 · 07-26-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XxScottxXN

Thank you very much!! Will my stock springs handle this or am I better off just getting the cam kit?

springs required.

XxScottxXN · 07-26-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

springs required.

OK...Thank you! I'm guessing that BTR will recommend the right springs and push rods when I order the cam kit?

Kendall421 · 07-26-2016, 11:03 PM

Same mods as you except the pully. I have a JDP stage 3 kit sitting on the shelf going in very soon. Cam, springs, push rods, trunions, Melling oil pump, timng chain and gear. Basically beefing up whole valve train so I know it all holds up well. With new tune I figure to be right around 500rwhp.

briancamaross · 07-27-2016, 12:44 AM

Tsp 235 239 cam great cam.

Olddudesrule · 07-27-2016, 09:32 AM

Do you have any plans to track the car? As someone already mentioned, your goals for the use of the car should drive your cam choice. I may consider a cam in the future for mine (similar mods to your's minus the UD pulley), but since I like to track the car, I would use a cam that's a lot more valve train friendly than those mentioned so far.

Billy10mm · 07-27-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Not a fan of big violent cams.

Agree. They tend to have violent consequences on your wallet given some time.

XxScottxXN · 07-27-2016, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Do you have any plans to track the car? As someone already mentioned, your goals for the use of the car should drive your cam choice. I may consider a cam in the future for mine (similar mods to your's minus the UD pulley), but since I like to track the car, I would use a cam that's a lot more valve train friendly than those mentioned so far.

No tracking the car. It's mainly a toy!! Goes to car shows and the occasional long drive on the weekends.

PapaKlutch · 07-27-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by XxScottxXN

No tracking the car. It's mainly a toy!! Goes to car shows and the occasional long drive on the weekends.

I’m in the JPSS/Billy10mm camp. Reaching 500rwhp N/A without any head work means using a big cam.

Since you are not tracking it, you could keep the stock (friendly) driving manners by supercharging and would reach well over 500 at the wheels.

07-26-2016, 05:46 PM	#1
XxScottxXN Huge Chevy Fan Drives: 14' 2SS/RS 1LE built 4/22/14 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 838	What cam for my Mods?? I'm looking for ideas for a good cam to go with the mods I already have? Without additional engine mods and I can keep the drivability but still sound killer and add a little HP. Any help would be appreciated ....thank you!! My mods: 1 7/8 long tubes Hiflo cats NPP CAI intake Intake rod mod BW throttle body 25% UD pulley Custom tune __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Red Rock Metallic, Recaro seats, sunroof, NPP, Nitto Motivo 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 back, Cold air inductions intake, elite catch can, Stainless Works 1 7/8" long tube headers w/hiflow cats, 20% tint, Intake rod mod by Gwatney Performance, Bo White ported & polished throttle body, powerbond 25% UDP, Howards Cam 226/236 duration- 525/525 lift 110 ....with a WHOLE bunch of fun added!! Last edited by XxScottxXN; 07-26-2016 at 07:17 PM.

07-26-2016, 08:01 PM	#2
LSXDoc Drives: 2015 1SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Guam Posts: 135 View My Garage	It really depends on what your plans are for the car...I am a huge fan of the BTR cams. The BTR LS3 Stage3 NA cam is pretty nasty and has great drivability. The BTR LS3 Stage4 NA is even nastier, but you might lose a little drivability. Not much though. It's all just opinion though. You don't have to go off the shelf, you could always go custom grind too. You could have the cam ground specifically for your mods and intentions. __________________ 2015 Red Hot 1SS/RS/1LE ADM LSA kit BTR Stg3 PD Cam Stainless Power LTs w/ CATs Stainless Works ZL1 Res. Delete 3" Retro Catback DST Ported ZL1 TB 619RWHP / 539LB-FT

07-27-2016, 09:32 AM	#11
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Do you have any plans to track the car? As someone already mentioned, your goals for the use of the car should drive your cam choice. I may consider a cam in the future for mine (similar mods to your's minus the UD pulley), but since I like to track the car, I would use a cam that's a lot more valve train friendly than those mentioned so far. __________________ 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.

07-26-2016, 09:29 PM	#6
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Not a fan of big violent cams.

07-26-2016, 11:03 PM	#9
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	Same mods as you except the pully. I have a JDP stage 3 kit sitting on the shelf going in very soon. Cam, springs, push rods, trunions, Melling oil pump, timng chain and gear. Basically beefing up whole valve train so I know it all holds up well. With new tune I figure to be right around 500rwhp.

07-27-2016, 12:44 AM	#10
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	Tsp 235 239 cam great cam.