L99 owners, whats the best cam? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DON GIOVANNI · 12-15-2009, 09:54 PM

I want to cam my L99, it already has ARH headers and roto-fab CAI. I want a mild cam because I drive my car almost everyday, but I want a real growl and loop from the cam. I'm a noob with cams and don't know much about them so help would be great, thanks guys.

OrangeChevyII · 12-15-2009, 10:07 PM

We put a G6x3 cam from Lg in one of our sutomers cars. It made 445 to the wheels through a 3200 stall converter. Car went a 11.79 this sunday on 20" radials.

9c1ny · 12-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeChevyII

We put a G6x3 cam from Lg in one of our sutomers cars. It made 445 to the wheels through a 3200 stall converter. Car went a 11.79 this sunday on 20" radials.

is this a VVT cam or was the VVT removed?

Badassbird · 12-16-2009, 08:54 AM

I second the G6X3 but dont forget a good torque converter. They ,like cams, are not all made equally. I recommend an Edge Racing Converter.

chappy48 · 12-16-2009, 09:00 AM

What does a torque converter have to do with a cam?

OrangeChevyII · 12-16-2009, 09:09 AM

The vvt is removed, they do offer cams with the vvt.

JANNETTYRACING · 12-16-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chappy48

What does a torque converter have to do with a cam?

When you install large cams you lose low speed torque, in order to get the enging to jump up in to where it makes power you have to install a looser or higher stall speed converter to cover up that loss in low speed torque.

Typically in a Race Car we look at where the engine makes peak torque, for example 4500 RPM, and Peak Power at 6500 RPM, we would install a 4500 RPM Stall converter so we can leave the line with MAX torque.

This is Ideal for Drag Racing but NO Fun to drive daily, the stall speed in a typical factory built car is in the 1600 RPM range for comparison.

Ted.

Kyle2k · 12-16-2009, 10:17 AM

Anything by Mast Motorsports

chappy48 · 12-16-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

When you install large cams you lose low speed torque, in order to get the enging to jump up in to where it makes power you have to install a looser or higher stall speed converter to cover up that loss in low speed torque.

Typically in a Race Car we look at where the engine makes peak torque, for example 4500 RPM, and Peak Power at 6500 RPM, we would install a 4500 RPM Stall converter so we can leave the line with MAX torque.

This is Ideal for Drag Racing but NO Fun to drive daily, the stall speed in a typical factory built car is in the 1600 RPM range for comparison.

Ted.

Thanks Ted

Yeah, with the low end loss on that cam you might want a torque converter. Driveability will go way down with that huge cam and converter though. Are you going to take the car to a track a lot?

Badassbird · 12-17-2009, 09:06 AM

Driveabilty with either should be fine with a good torque converter and a good tuner. I am sure Ted can tuned some big cams with good driveabilty.

I have tuned some cams in these that are much larger with a stall and they drive great.

toehead93 · 12-17-2009, 09:36 AM

I personally am waiting for more VVT cams to come out. I see MAST has been ahead of the rest of the pack. Other than Mast and Comp Cams I can't find any other company with real data. Mast is currently working on the stage II Cam I believe.

RBD · 12-17-2009, 09:59 AM

I have a MAST cam..........highly recommended !

toehead93 · 12-17-2009, 10:30 AM

What are your other mods and how much power are you making up top and down low?

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-17-2009, 10:55 AM

www.mastmotorsports.com

I'm working on getting them over here as a vendor. they've got a couple big orders they are processing now, but should be here soon. in the mean time, you can check out their website.

12-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#1
DON GIOVANNI Drives: BLACK/BLACK 2SS RS GFX Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 61	L99 owners, whats the best cam? I want to cam my L99, it already has ARH headers and roto-fab CAI. I want a mild cam because I drive my car almost everyday, but I want a real growl and loop from the cam. I'm a noob with cams and don't know much about them so help would be great, thanks guys.

12-15-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
OrangeChevyII Drives: 2010 RS/SS2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forney Posts: 724	We put a G6x3 cam from Lg in one of our sutomers cars. It made 445 to the wheels through a 3200 stall converter. Car went a 11.79 this sunday on 20" radials. __________________ 2010 SS/RS SIM First to run 11's (11.83)on a stock long block. First to run 11's cam only First to run 11's all motor First to run 10's (10.96) and did it with a 100% bonestock long block and a power adder (nitrous) First to run 10's (10.55) on motor in 2010 Camaro First to break into the 5's (5.97) 1/8th mile First to cut a 1.5X sixty foot First to cut a 1.4x sixty foot First to car to cut a 1.3x 60ft

12-16-2009, 08:54 AM	#4
Badassbird LSX Tuner at Cincy Speed Drives: 1988 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Franklin,OH Posts: 67	I second the G6X3 but dont forget a good torque converter. They ,like cams, are not all made equally. I recommend an Edge Racing Converter. __________________ Tracey Scott Lead GM Tech and Tuner -Cincy Speed 513-821-2221

12-16-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
chappy48 Drives: 2010 Camaro Auto 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 878	What does a torque converter have to do with a cam? __________________ Built by Jannetty Racing 670rwhp/649rwtq...Scariness to be determined. Jannety Racing forged 416. TVS2300 Supercharger w/Maggie Max Stage 2, 3.6 Pulley, Innovators West 8 rib conversion, OD rear Cog belt drive. Jannetty Racing Rough Idle Cam, LS3 Conversion. Jannetty Racing built 6l80e Trans, Jannetty Racing Custom Converter, Built rear diff w/ 3.45 gears, DSS driveshaft and 1400 hp axles. ADM Twin Pump Fuel System, ADM CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Coated Headers, Borla "S" Catback. Custom 18" Forgestar F14's, Nitto 305/45-18 DR's

12-16-2009, 09:09 AM	#6
OrangeChevyII Drives: 2010 RS/SS2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forney Posts: 724	The vvt is removed, they do offer cams with the vvt. __________________ 2010 SS/RS SIM First to run 11's (11.83)on a stock long block. First to run 11's cam only First to run 11's all motor First to run 10's (10.96) and did it with a 100% bonestock long block and a power adder (nitrous) First to run 10's (10.55) on motor in 2010 Camaro First to break into the 5's (5.97) 1/8th mile First to cut a 1.5X sixty foot First to cut a 1.4x sixty foot First to car to cut a 1.3x 60ft

12-16-2009, 10:17 AM	#8
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Anything by Mast Motorsports __________________

12-17-2009, 09:06 AM	#10
Badassbird LSX Tuner at Cincy Speed Drives: 1988 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Franklin,OH Posts: 67	Driveabilty with either should be fine with a good torque converter and a good tuner. I am sure Ted can tuned some big cams with good driveabilty. I have tuned some cams in these that are much larger with a stall and they drive great. __________________ Tracey Scott Lead GM Tech and Tuner -Cincy Speed 513-821-2221

12-17-2009, 09:36 AM	#11
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	I personally am waiting for more VVT cams to come out. I see MAST has been ahead of the rest of the pack. Other than Mast and Comp Cams I can't find any other company with real data. Mast is currently working on the stage II Cam I believe. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

12-17-2009, 09:59 AM	#12
RBD Drives: 2013 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mendota, IL Posts: 715 View My Garage	I have a MAST cam..........highly recommended !

12-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#13
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	What are your other mods and how much power are you making up top and down low? __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

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