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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

My goal has always been to get the most power of my Camaro without affecting the reliability or making it drive poorly.

I don't want a rough idle, like what I've heard on this thread with really aggressive cams. I wouldn't mind a little bit of lope that smooths out at cruise rpms.

I am waiting on the next dyno numbers to decide. We were already at 560 rwhp based on the dynojet runs. I wonder what LT headers, high flow cats, and a CAI will do. I imagine that should get us close to 600 at the wheels.

I chose the cooling mist system and the innovate db A/F ratio gauge kit to protect the motor against early detonation or in case I get a tank of low octane gas. If cooling mist's claims of additional horsepower hold up then we should see more gain. Now, I don't intend to drag race my car. I have spoken to Tim and the cooling mist will be used more as a safety measure.

I do have a question about cams, for those with a lot of experience. My understanding is that the stock cam is not designed for supercharged applications. Switching to any blower cam will make the engine more effiicient by lowering restriction and lower the boost level as a result. Is this correct?

If this is true than it will actually reduce the strain on the motor correct? I have seen a lot of guys do awesome builds on these cars and then sell them soon after. I have never kept a car less than 12 years. So my intent is to build it right and keep it in my garage.

you are correct in the fact that our cams are not designed w/ boost in mind. As far as strain on the motor at a particular power level ie 600rwhp there is the same strain so to speak on the motor. The difference is you will be at lower boost w/ a ls9 or blower cam than your stock cam at the same power level and won`t have to worry as much about detonation if tuned properly. So there would be less chance of engine damage from detonation. Hower you may put a little more stress on your valvetrain potentially w/ a larger cam. I doubt it w/ the LS9 cam, but a decent sized blower cam may, it really depends on the specs quite honestly.