[Banshee]

Mike and I have spoke about this on the phone...so forgive me the technical jargon.

My opinion...

Comp Cams warrantied the cam...great. This shows that they are a standup company and although I don't feel they are at fault, they have shown that they make things right.

Getting to your Speed Shop..

From discussing this on the phone, seeing the pics and related supporting opinion, by all means, the installer is at fault. Yes, this was a performance mod, BUT the performance mod was NOT completed/installed properly. It's one thing to have an engine with a cam/lifters fail at 50k miles and another with less than 1000. It's obvious (once built engines at a shop) that if a performance mod fails within a very short specified time, it's typically an improper installation issue. This opinion is inconclusive as it is dependant on the modification made and has many variables.

You also have diminished value of your car Mike...Yes, you will get a new GM LS3, but the value has declined.

My opinion (again)

Your builder should cover you at least 90% of the motor value...You did have 9k on it and typically an LS3 (or any LS engine) should be good for at least 125k. Yes it was modded (by them) and they failed to properly install their workmanship and the merchantability of the mod failed due to their error. They should R&R the original/new motor and install the new Cam (if you want) for free and pay the 90% of the new engine. I would not desire them getting a motor from anywhere without GM docs nor would I approve a pieced together motor because your trying to be a "nice guy".

All in all, their error, IMO has cost you an engine failure, transportation costs back to Chi Town, aggrivation, loss of vehicle, depreciation of your Camaro. It's not just about replacing your engine and making you 100% whole again...It's about you feeling 100% complete without question that how they rectified this is without fail, completely acceptable to you.