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jesse121pm · 01-27-2022, 05:30 PM

I have a 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary. its a ls3 6sp and I would like to go with a choppier cam. Something not too expensive i know they arent cheap. But is it just slap a cam in and tune or? I didn't know what the whole setup would be and if you could please name specifics in the setup.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-27-2022, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse121pm

I have a 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary. its a ls3 6sp and I would like to go with a choppier cam. Something not too expensive i know they arent cheap. But is it just slap a cam in and tune or? I didn't know what the whole setup would be and if you could please name specifics in the setup.

lol, that's a good one!! Don't you wish!! My suggestion is read through this thread and specifically the ones about cams. So much out there!!

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11

morepowerjoe · 01-28-2022, 01:29 AM

You can go to either Gwatney Performance or Texas Speed and go through the cam kit selection and price out your parts that you will need for installation. Are you planning on doing the swap own your own or having a shop do it for you?

Anyway some of the major parts you will need are cam, pushrods, valve springs, trunnion upgrade, preferably new lifters, and gaskets.

jokrz187 · 01-28-2022, 08:36 AM

I went with TSP and i love it. i have going super charger later this year so i went with a stage 2 cam. My suggestion is (if not installing it yourself) find a shop that can install and tune your car in the same visit.

Bluebagger06 · 01-28-2022, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse121pm

I have a 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary. its a ls3 6sp and I would like to go with a choppier cam. Something not too expensive i know they arent cheap. But is it just slap a cam in and tune or? I didn't know what the whole setup would be and if you could please name specifics in the setup.

Easiest way is to pick a cam you like , what power range ect..
Then call them and ask for there advice , GPI for one is excellent for customer service. And YES do the lifters and rocker upgrade too!

01-27-2022, 05:30 PM	#1
jesse121pm Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss 45th anniversary Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 89 View My Garage	Cam Choice? I have a 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary. its a ls3 6sp and I would like to go with a choppier cam. Something not too expensive i know they arent cheap. But is it just slap a cam in and tune or? I didn't know what the whole setup would be and if you could please name specifics in the setup.

01-28-2022, 01:29 AM	#3
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,232	You can go to either Gwatney Performance or Texas Speed and go through the cam kit selection and price out your parts that you will need for installation. Are you planning on doing the swap own your own or having a shop do it for you? Anyway some of the major parts you will need are cam, pushrods, valve springs, trunnion upgrade, preferably new lifters, and gaskets. __________________ DSS Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP Longtubes, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator and Oil Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, Fluid Dynamics Balancer, EBC 3GD Rotors with EBC Bluestuff NDX Pads, Bilstein B6 Shocks / Struts with Eibach ZL1 Drop Springs Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-28-2022, 08:36 AM	#4
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 405 View My Garage	I went with TSP and i love it. i have going super charger later this year so i went with a stage 2 cam. My suggestion is (if not installing it yourself) find a shop that can install and tune your car in the same visit. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.