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SledgedrenSS · 07-06-2014, 09:38 AM

Hi Guys,

Was wondering if those with cammed Camaros had to do anything before handc(or after) prior to getting it cammed? I was looking to get my SS cammed but I'm a little hesistant. How has it improved performance? Also, do I need to get additional parts?

flyer08 · 07-06-2014, 09:57 AM

It's great. Picked up7hp and 18 tq.

Avenging Orange · 07-06-2014, 10:23 AM

Read read read. Hundreds of posts here. There are always extras when you mod. At minimum, a cam will require hardened push rods, valve springs, headers and a tune. And the little extras like oil change and coolant. And, if you have an auto transmission, you'll likely need a torque converter.

IOMss11 · 07-06-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

It's great. Picked up7hp and 18 tq.

I picked up 43rwhp/26tq with an off the shelf comp cam, which is lower than a custom grind. What cam did u have installed?

RolltideSS · 07-06-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Read read read. Hundreds of posts here. There are always extras when you mod. At minimum, a cam will require hardened push rods, valve springs, headers and a tune. And the little extras like oil change and coolant. And, if you have an auto transmission, you'll likely need a torque converter.

This - I spent 6 months reading and found a ton of new information to consider all the time. The biggest thing is find a quality shop that you will have do the work and tune and figure out what they have experience doing - you don't want to be anyone's guinea pig

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BubbaSS · 07-06-2014, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOMss11

I picked up 43rwhp/26tq with an off the shelf comp cam, which is lower than a custom grind. What cam did u have installed?

He is either joking or confused...more likely joking lol

NinoSS · 07-06-2014, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyer08

It's great. Picked up7hp and 18 tq.

rberns · 07-06-2014, 07:48 PM

Here is a list of extra parts I got:

Trunion upgrade
BTR Chromoly push rods
BTR Titanium dual springs, seat, locks, retainers
BTR SLR lifters and trays
3 bolt timing gear
C5R timing chain
LS2 chain tensioner
Melling high volume oil pump
LS9 head gaskets
valley cover w/gasket
front timing cover w/gasket
Circle D torque converter
ADM transmission cooler
ARP head bolts, cam bolts, and crank bolts
Cam Motion camshaft

I think this is my whole list. This is a LS3 conversion too, but as you see its not just pull cam out and put new one in. All in all the parts ran me about $2500+

BenningJ · 07-06-2014, 08:56 PM

Berns, why switch to the LS2 chain tensioner, is there that much of a benefit or it is required due to the LS3 conversion?

thahemp · 07-07-2014, 09:09 AM

The LS3 tensioners have broken a bunch of times. I switched to the LS2 damper as well.

flyer08 · 07-07-2014, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOMss11

I picked up 43rwhp/26tq with an off the shelf comp cam, which is lower than a custom grind. What cam did u have installed?

I was joking, this was originally in the wrong section. Op just needs to do a lot of research first

IOMss11 · 07-07-2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaSS

He is either joking or confused...more likely joking lol

Maybe you're mistaken, and to clarify 1st dyno was done on a mustang, 2nd was dynojet, here's my before and after numbers. 41/22 sorry was off a number.
https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.ne...70731253_n.jpg

vroomapunk · 07-07-2014, 12:02 PM

Yes lol, lots of parts needed, do some research, call a shop.

But its a great idea, a good cam improves performance across the band, and is a lot of fun to drive/listen to.

MightymouseSS · 08-07-2014, 02:48 PM

I did my cam 2 months ago after a few months of searching I decided to go with the night fury cam from lethal. And the shop I had it installed put on BTR components for everything else valvetrain related. I gained a total of 55rwhp and only 20 tq my final dyno was 455/417 on a ls3.

07-06-2014, 09:38 AM	#1
SledgedrenSS Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46	Cammed Hi Guys, Was wondering if those with cammed Camaros had to do anything before handc(or after) prior to getting it cammed? I was looking to get my SS cammed but I'm a little hesistant. How has it improved performance? Also, do I need to get additional parts?

07-06-2014, 10:23 AM	#3
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Read read read. Hundreds of posts here. There are always extras when you mod. At minimum, a cam will require hardened push rods, valve springs, headers and a tune. And the little extras like oil change and coolant. And, if you have an auto transmission, you'll likely need a torque converter. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-06-2014, 07:48 PM	#8
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Here is a list of extra parts I got: Trunion upgrade BTR Chromoly push rods BTR Titanium dual springs, seat, locks, retainers BTR SLR lifters and trays 3 bolt timing gear C5R timing chain LS2 chain tensioner Melling high volume oil pump LS9 head gaskets valley cover w/gasket front timing cover w/gasket Circle D torque converter ADM transmission cooler ARP head bolts, cam bolts, and crank bolts Cam Motion camshaft I think this is my whole list. This is a LS3 conversion too, but as you see its not just pull cam out and put new one in. All in all the parts ran me about $2500+ __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs Last edited by rberns; 07-06-2014 at 08:47 PM.

07-06-2014, 08:56 PM	#9
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	Berns, why switch to the LS2 chain tensioner, is there that much of a benefit or it is required due to the LS3 conversion? __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

07-07-2014, 09:09 AM	#10
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	The LS3 tensioners have broken a bunch of times. I switched to the LS2 damper as well. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

07-06-2014, 09:57 AM	#2
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	It's great. Picked up7hp and 18 tq.

07-07-2014, 12:02 PM	#13
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Yes lol, lots of parts needed, do some research, call a shop. But its a great idea, a good cam improves performance across the band, and is a lot of fun to drive/listen to. __________________

08-07-2014, 02:48 PM	#14
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	I did my cam 2 months ago after a few months of searching I decided to go with the night fury cam from lethal. And the shop I had it installed put on BTR components for everything else valvetrain related. I gained a total of 55rwhp and only 20 tq my final dyno was 455/417 on a ls3. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed