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Originally Posted by Rob Russell
I upgraded to GPI's VVT SS1 cam. You don't have to change the stall for this cam but I did. It has great driveability, doesn't kill your valvetrain, and still made 440rwhp. I did put a 3600 triple disc converter in and the car feels like it makes an extra 30hp with it.
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I bet it feels awesome. I can't wait to get a convertor in mine.
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Originally Posted by Cameron The Camaro
Ideally, I was looking to keep VVT because it seems the pros outweigh the cons if you can find a proper tuner. Thanks to another member on here who happens to be local to me, I seemed to have found one of the best tuners in my area for the LS platform. However, thank you for your suggestion - if I end up changing my stance on that then I'll definitely go the route you suggested.
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That's usually the main reason people go with the LS3 conversion. You rarely hear of VVT phaser failures, although they do happen of course. There are just too few good VVT tuners available locally, no matter your location. Too many stubborn tuners refuse to learn something 'new', even though the tech has been in GM engines for over a decade now and even longer in other brands. They are only handicapping themselves as VVT is going to be in nearly all high performance engine options going forward. This is likely one of the reasons that Ryan at GPI is so popular, as he is considered one of the authoritative names in VVT cam tuning.
But some people refuse to settle for a remote tune and I can understand that. You want that instant gratification of getting a dyno number afterwards, but that limits your choices when few of the local dyno tuners can deal with VVT. I didn't have to consider VVT as I swapped in an LS3 when I blew my L99. But when I rebuild my L99 I am fairly certain that I will be keeping VVT in it.
It's just a shame that so many people are deleting VVT because they can't find a viable tuning solution locally. You have tuners telling people that it is less reliable instead of telling them 'I don't know how to tune VVT'.
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2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI