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Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 09-01-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By Kip Fabre
This cam will not fit in a stock LS without fly...

This cam will not fit in a stock LS without fly cutting the Pistons.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-13-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,390
Posted By Kip Fabre
Cam

If you really want a bigger cam let me know I will do a swap out At NC to you:wave:
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-08-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 24
Poll: CAM MOTION
Views: 5,105
Posted By Kip Fabre
This is the first cam I tried. It was...

This is the first cam I tried. It was 222/612/230/603/114+4
I cant find the other dyno sheet I will keep looking. The cam now is 214/603/222/585/118+4 the dyno sheets look the same until 5252 the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 01-04-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Poll: CAM MOTION
Views: 5,105
Posted By Kip Fabre
It's very easy to over cam give me a call and I...

It's very easy to over cam give me a call and I will spec you a cam that will work for you. I have a 2010 LS3 Corvette I use it fir cam testing. In my car now I have a 212/603/222/585/118+4 it made...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-24-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,214
Posted By Kip Fabre
Here is how it works. I know that a...

Here is how it works. I know that a 234/640/242.630/113+3 will fit a LS3. That is just about as big as you can put in that engine without any VTP trouble. Everything being stock no head milling. The...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 08-27-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,566
Posted By Kip Fabre
Dart Heads

We have 2 sets in stock ready to ship.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 07-26-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,237
Posted By Kip Fabre
The difference is.087 but you must devide by 2...

The difference is.087 but you must devide by 2 because that's the diameter of the base circle so the lifter will only drop down half so that would be a difference of .043. So .05 longer would be fine.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-14-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,229
Posted By Kip Fabre
Forget the dyno graft:emoticon1: shift it at 6...

Forget the dyno graft:emoticon1: shift it at 6 then 62 then 64 the 65 keep going until it slows down. Then you will know where it wants to be shifted:clap2:
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-06-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,486
Posted By Kip Fabre
That is the best choice you can make. America...

That is the best choice you can make. America made👍 not slave made. Buy America Made if you can.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-31-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 44,334
Posted By Kip Fabre
It's really hard to say. If you made the cams HYD...

It's really hard to say. If you made the cams HYD and Solid as close to the same duration at the valve. The Solid will preforme better at every RPM. It will turn as much as 400 to 600 higher maybe...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-31-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,223
Posted By Kip Fabre
Zero problems have only changed oil. Still quite....

Zero problems have only changed oil. Still quite. I need to post on this thread the dyno numbers after you installed the American Racing Headers.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-31-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 44,334
Posted By Kip Fabre
I don't think there is any difference HYD verses...

I don't think there is any difference HYD verses Solid. I think that if anyone has a car that sets up for more than a week it should be started for a few minutes each week. I would not want my engine...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-29-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 44,334
Posted By Kip Fabre
You may have to reset them after a short time IF...

You may have to reset them after a short time IF you hear one tapping a little. Some people don't reset some do. After a short time the push rods tips will lap in to the rocker and lifter cups...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-27-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,626
Posted By Kip Fabre
It sounds like you are in charge 😀 which is a...

It sounds like you are in charge 😀 which is a good thing👍
You will never understand how women think😩
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 03-23-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 44,334
Posted By Kip Fabre
Yes we do. We been making them for over twenty...

Yes we do. We been making them for over twenty years.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-28-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By Kip Fabre
The reason the cams from GM are hollow is for...

The reason the cams from GM are hollow is for weight savings. We made our cores solid so we could put higher lift lobes on for drag and circle track racing. Some of theses lobes we use have .500 lobe...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-06-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 868
Posted By Kip Fabre
Mysteries of Bore Stroke & Rod Length Part1

What Bore? Stroke? Rod Length ?

What makes a better combination for a given cubic inch engine combination? A 1.4 rod ratio or a 1.9 rod ratio?
What’s better: a big bore / short stroke or a small...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 02-05-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,814
Posted By Kip Fabre
Cam Warranty??

Cam Warranty?
What is fair for both user and cam company?
Cam only?
Cam and Lifters?
Complete kit?
How long?
Thanks
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-22-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,222
Posted By Kip Fabre
I just spoke to Larry at T&D he said his...

I just spoke to Larry at T&D he said his adjustable roller rockers will fit under the stock valve covers with a slight modification. I just ordered two sets. The next person will get a very good deal...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-09-2014, 05:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,222
Posted By Kip Fabre
I have a Low Lash in my 2010 LS3 I have Jesel...

I have a Low Lash in my 2010 LS3 I have Jesel rockers. It makes 498 rwhp 4000 miles with no valve adjustment with .600 lift & .580. The solids are quiter than hyd lifters. They do not make enough...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 12-08-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,222
Posted By Kip Fabre
The standard solid rollers would require a fair...

The standard solid rollers would require a fair amount of maintance. These Low Lash rollers are designed to not need any maintance. The springs may need changing before you need a valve lash. These...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 11-06-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
Our cores for the last 10 years have been made...

Our cores for the last 10 years have been made from 8620 Aircraft Quality steel. We use a Carburizing process for hardening they are in a furness for 36 hours then quenched. These cores cost $40.00 a...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-25-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By Kip Fabre
I an not see from the picture but is there any...

I an not see from the picture but is there any part of the pin in the cam?
To try to answer your question. The pin will sheer when the gear and cam loose there holding presser when that happens the...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-25-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By Kip Fabre
Is that the stock cam or aftermarket? The pin on...

Is that the stock cam or aftermarket? The pin on a cam like this will not hold the gear from sliping it there for alignment. The presser from the bolt holds the gear and cam together so it will not...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-13-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
If your oil pump goes out the first. The first...

If your oil pump goes out the first. The first part that will fail will be a Rod Bearing. Followed by a Main Bearing or a Cam Bearing. Not cam lobes. If the engine had a Flat Tappet cam but not a...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-10-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
I can tell you about some problems we had over 10...

I can tell you about some problems we had over 10 years ago. We were buying LS1 cores made from 5160 steel. We were also making 8620 steel cores in house. We were making finished LS1 cams for a...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-07-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
The reason we choose to not make HARD lobes is...

The reason we choose to not make HARD lobes is because we do not want to destroy your valve train. Hard lobe have very little to do with destroying the cam core.
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-07-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
I would like to think you will never have a...

I would like to think you will never have a problem but you know how things work. Ever sense we switched the 8620 AQ steel along with polishing the lobes we have not had one problem that has been 10...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-07-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
I would like to share some of my thoughts and...

I would like to share some of my thoughts and insight on the cam core and cam lobe issues some of you are having with a competitor’s product.

First, there is no need in having 8 different lobe...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 10-07-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 55,518
Posted By Kip Fabre
IT's NOT THE LOBES. I will post after lunch.

IT's NOT THE LOBES. I will post after lunch.
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