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Protomanx8 · 10-22-2011, 08:57 PM

I'm looking to get a cam and I'm not sure which one also what set ups to go with . I figure if I'm gonna do the cam I should replace the springs and valves ... Etc . Could some one give me some ideas on cams and packages aswell as prices.

Thanks much appreciated !

antnicSS2010 · 10-22-2011, 11:24 PM

Im here in california and I got quoted 2,500 with cam springs and tune. The labor was ten hours worth of work. There is a few sites that has a 600 dollar kit for a ls3 conversation that has all the brackets and all u need to get after that is the cam and springs. My tuner suggested a gt3 cam but I have not read up on that cam yet.

Parag · 10-22-2011, 11:27 PM

You dont need new valves. Most people think it is a waste of money unless you are building a racecar

Raptor626 · 10-22-2011, 11:55 PM

What about that whole dropped valves ordeal with some LS3? Why did that happen btw? Was it just a bad batch?

BLACK10 · 10-23-2011, 01:17 AM

Lethal Racing just designed a healthy cam for the L99 that does not require a stall converter

PQ · 10-23-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK10

Lethal Racing just designed a healthy cam for the L99 that does not require a stall converter

I have the stock stall and I di da comp stage one cam with the LS3 conversion. Probably could go a tad more agressive with a cam and no stall but I'd do a brake upgrade if I did.

Brolik10 · 10-23-2011, 01:39 AM

My set up was spec'd for the stock stall. I had the LS3 conversion or whatever the kids are calling it these days.. lol Car runs great!

Brolik10 · 10-23-2011, 01:40 AM

PQ, missed you and Jon at Pony Wars.. Norm eventually showed up. lol

*mlee* · 10-23-2011, 01:42 AM

Forget the cam... just do the stall for now... best bang for your buck...

PQ · 10-23-2011, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brolik10

PQ, missed you and Jon at Pony Wars.. Norm eventually showed up. lol

That was tuff not being able to go to that. I was Fing bummed.

Brolik10 · 10-23-2011, 01:59 AM

The 120 mph cruise was well worth the ride down from ATL!!! lol

Brolik10 · 10-23-2011, 02:01 AM

Sorry OP didnt mean to thread Jack... Cam that thing and it will turn heads everywhere!

SRT10KLLR · 10-23-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Protomanx8

I'm looking to get a cam and I'm not sure which one also what set ups to go with . I figure if I'm gonna do the cam I should replace the springs and valves ... Etc . Could some one give me some ideas on cams and packages aswell as prices.

Thanks much appreciated !

Just get yourself a Texas Speed VVT cam. They have some from mild to wild and will even send you a tune with it. There VVT-3 cam makes 100 bhp so you can't go wrong with it. It will save you some money because you will not have to do the L99 to LS3 conversion and you will not have to sacrifice any tq down low.

I had the shop switch cams in the Camaro to be boost friendly otherwise I would not have done the LS3 conversion. Switched from a Mast Stage II VVT cam to a custom LS3 style turbo cam. The car lost 12tq down low and picked up 7hp up top.

Having said that I will be selling the Mast VVT cam now that the LS3 switch is complete.

Moody'sSS · 10-23-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT10KLLR

Just get yourself a Texas Speed VVT cam. They have some from mild to wild and will even send you a tune with it. There VVT-3 cam makes 100 bhp so you can't go wrong with it. It will save you some money because you will not have to do the L99 to LS3 conversion and you will not have to sacrifice any tq down low.

I had the shop switch cams in the Camaro to be boost friendly otherwise I would not have done the LS3 conversion. Switched from a Mast Stage II VVT cam to a custom LS3 style turbo cam. The car lost 12tq down low and picked up 7hp up top.

Having said that I will be selling the Mast VVT cam now that the LS3 switch is complete.

I'm seriously considering this cam..where can i get more info..

SRT10KLLR · 10-23-2011, 02:00 PM

Search for TSP VVT cam or go to there web site.

http://www.texas-speed.com/c-234-cam...c-engines.aspx

Protomanx8 · 10-23-2011, 05:59 PM

Looks good . I'm curious if most people do the LS3 conversion with that cam.

bmbbl be · 10-23-2011, 06:11 PM

my L99 was taken to livernois to do DOD delete to ls3 conversion...i got there 2C cam...largest you can go with a stock stall.....also did headers and ported heads ended up with 445rwhp ....you wont be dissapointed with there customer service

Brolik10 · 10-23-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Protomanx8

Looks good . I'm curious if most people do the LS3 conversion with that cam.

I think more people are doing the full conversion because the VVT option is still fairly new to the 5th gen. It seems to be gaining steam though..

brantley847 · 10-23-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRT10KLLR

Just get yourself a Texas Speed VVT cam. They have some from mild to wild and will even send you a tune with it. There VVT-3 cam makes 100 bhp so you can't go wrong with it. It will save you some money because you will not have to do the L99 to LS3 conversion and you will not have to sacrifice any tq down low.

I had the shop switch cams in the Camaro to be boost friendly otherwise I would not have done the LS3 conversion. Switched from a Mast Stage II VVT cam to a custom LS3 style turbo cam. The car lost 12tq down low and picked up 7hp up top.

Having said that I will be selling the Mast VVT cam now that the LS3 switch is complete.

I am in the middle myself... any reason why you wanted to make the jump? I really want to keep low end power.

SRT10KLLR · 10-23-2011, 10:03 PM

The only reason for the switch was the install of the twin turbos. Wanted something that would complement them plus a change in heads to lower cr for more boost.

Lethal Racing · 10-23-2011, 11:13 PM

We have both VVT cms or LS3 Conversions. Most guys go with the LS3 Conversion. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.

Shawn

Lycanine · 10-24-2011, 06:50 AM

Just found this thread, thanks OP! I was hunting for cams too

And thanks to SRT10KLLR for the link!

oakaro68 · 10-24-2011, 06:59 AM

Not sure if you're around livernois but they hooked Rdblan2 up with a cam pkg (L99) and longtubes and I think he's running 12.3 at the strip might want to ask him what cam he's got

Inferno Orange 2SS-RS · 10-24-2011, 07:38 AM

+1

Agent WD-40 · 10-24-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Protomanx8

I'm looking to get a cam and I'm not sure which one also what set ups to go with . I figure if I'm gonna do the cam I should replace the springs and valves ... Etc . Could some one give me some ideas on cams and packages aswell as prices.

Thanks much appreciated !

Livernois has prices on their website. Might be worth a look. I'm happy with my 2c cam.

Janetty Racing is another that is popular on here that would be worth a look.

10-22-2011, 08:57 PM	#1
Protomanx8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 ABM Join Date: May 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 195	Looking for a CAM set up for L99. I'm looking to get a cam and I'm not sure which one also what set ups to go with . I figure if I'm gonna do the cam I should replace the springs and valves ... Etc . Could some one give me some ideas on cams and packages aswell as prices. Thanks much appreciated !

10-22-2011, 11:24 PM	#2
antnicSS2010 AntNic7 Drives: 2010 Blk SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 276	Im here in california and I got quoted 2,500 with cam springs and tune. The labor was ten hours worth of work. There is a few sites that has a 600 dollar kit for a ls3 conversation that has all the brackets and all u need to get after that is the cam and springs. My tuner suggested a gt3 cam but I have not read up on that cam yet. __________________ 392 trq and 375 rwhp, SLP LoudMouth Exhaust, Air Raid Intake, HP Tuned, Havoc Spoiler, GM Heritage Grill, Black SLP ZL Wheels, RK Sports Ram Air Hood, x-pipe, deleted resonators, tinted windows, JBA Shortie headers, 180 thermostat

10-23-2011, 01:17 AM	#5
BLACK10 POWER TECH Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,395	Lethal Racing just designed a healthy cam for the L99 that does not require a stall converter __________________ LETHAL RACING.COM 337-258-7692

10-23-2011, 01:39 AM	#7
Brolik10 BLOWN!!! Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 996 View My Garage	My set up was spec'd for the stock stall. I had the LS3 conversion or whatever the kids are calling it these days.. lol Car runs great! __________________ Blown! Full Bolt-ons!

10-23-2011, 01:40 AM	#8
Brolik10 BLOWN!!! Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 996 View My Garage	PQ, missed you and Jon at Pony Wars.. Norm eventually showed up. lol __________________ Blown! Full Bolt-ons!

10-22-2011, 11:27 PM	#3
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,338	You dont need new valves. Most people think it is a waste of money unless you are building a racecar

10-22-2011, 11:55 PM	#4
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 803	What about that whole dropped valves ordeal with some LS3? Why did that happen btw? Was it just a bad batch?

10-23-2011, 01:42 AM	#9
mlee H-Town Camaro Club Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 18,816 View My Garage	Forget the cam... just do the stall for now... best bang for your buck... __________________ .

10-23-2011, 01:59 AM	#11
Brolik10 BLOWN!!! Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 996 View My Garage	The 120 mph cruise was well worth the ride down from ATL!!! lol __________________ Blown! Full Bolt-ons!

10-23-2011, 02:01 AM	#12
Brolik10 BLOWN!!! Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 996 View My Garage	Sorry OP didnt mean to thread Jack... Cam that thing and it will turn heads everywhere! __________________ Blown! Full Bolt-ons!

10-23-2011, 02:00 PM	#15
SRT10KLLR Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 1,426	Search for TSP VVT cam or go to there web site. http://www.texas-speed.com/c-234-cam...c-engines.aspx __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver - Stock 2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting Turbo

10-23-2011, 05:59 PM	#16
Protomanx8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 ABM Join Date: May 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 195	Looks good . I'm curious if most people do the LS3 conversion with that cam.

10-23-2011, 06:11 PM	#17
bmbbl be Drives: camaro ss-05chopper-13-street glide Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: tallmadge, ohio Posts: 984	my L99 was taken to livernois to do DOD delete to ls3 conversion...i got there 2C cam...largest you can go with a stock stall.....also did headers and ported heads ended up with 445rwhp ....you wont be dissapointed with there customer service

10-23-2011, 10:03 PM	#20
SRT10KLLR Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 1,426	The only reason for the switch was the install of the twin turbos. Wanted something that would complement them plus a change in heads to lower cr for more boost. __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 RCSB Thunder Road Hemi Sport w/STS Turbo 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 - Silver - Stock 2003 Chevy 1500 RCSB Stepside 400SS - 408 in now awaiting Turbo

10-23-2011, 11:13 PM	#21
Lethal Racing Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 389	We have both VVT cms or LS3 Conversions. Most guys go with the LS3 Conversion. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. Shawn __________________ Shawn David - General Manager/ Tuner/ Tech Lethal@lethalracing.com lethalracing219@gmail.com 337-258-7692

10-24-2011, 06:50 AM	#22
Lycanine Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 408 View My Garage	Just found this thread, thanks OP! I was hunting for cams too And thanks to SRT10KLLR for the link! __________________ Build Journal: My Dearest Mina

10-24-2011, 06:59 AM	#23
oakaro68 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 185 View My Garage	Not sure if you're around livernois but they hooked Rdblan2 up with a cam pkg (L99) and longtubes and I think he's running 12.3 at the strip might want to ask him what cam he's got __________________ Kooks 1 7/8" LTs, Corsa cat back, BMR trailing arms Oh! and a Magnuson blower

10-24-2011, 07:38 AM	#24
Inferno Orange 2SS-RS US Army Retired Drives: IOM 2SS-RS - A6 (L99) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 546 View My Garage	+1 __________________ SMKIN SS 2SS/RS L99, LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE Custom Tune, JRE Air Scoop, CAI Intake, VMAX CNC Throttle Body, Doug Thorley Catback Exhaust, RX Oil Catch Can, Racing Pedals 13.15-108 mph: Lucas Oil Raceway

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