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moiy1983 · 03-30-2010, 11:43 PM

HAS ANYONE INSTALLED A CAM UPGRADE ON THERE THERE LS3? I CONCIDER MYSELF A DIY SELF AND A GEAR HEAD. IVE BUILT A 383 STROKER ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO AND HAD GOOD LUCK WITH IT. MY QUESTION IS HOW DIFFICULT WOULD IT BE DOING THIS IN MY GARAGE?

danhr · 03-30-2010, 11:45 PM

just did mine last weekend. not that hard. actually pretty easy. didnt even discharge my ac lines

moiy1983 · 03-31-2010, 12:33 AM

do u have any pics of the process
what cam did u install?

LS3SSRS · 03-31-2010, 12:59 AM

i am also wondering the steps on how to do this upgrade? is a tune needed after install?

danhr · 03-31-2010, 01:03 AM

I installed Texas Speeds 231/236 Cam on a 112 LSA with West Coast Cylinder Head Stage 2 L92 heads.

It's pretty straight forward.... just remember to get a single bolt cam. You will need a new cam bolt, balancer bolt, and possibyl water pump gaskets. other than that, it's pretty straight forward.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-31-2010, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS3SSRS

i am also wondering the steps on how to do this upgrade? is a tune needed after install?

use this as a generic guide as far as how much work you are looking at

http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23

just keep in mind the torque specs are different

as for a tune, yes. you need a tune to match the cam.

RedJewel2SS · 03-31-2010, 08:55 AM

moiy1983 · 03-31-2010, 10:09 AM

what about valve lashing. i heard on these lifters you just tourque them down to 22ftlbs. and has anybody had to enlarge he hole in the throttle body.

Hylton · 03-31-2010, 10:12 AM

PM TandTperformance. Tim did it and his car sounds badass!

danhr · 03-31-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moiy1983

what about valve lashing. i heard on these lifters you just tourque them down to 22ftlbs

correct

no 1/4 turn past zero lash on these motors

03-30-2010, 11:43 PM	#1
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	cam install FOR LS3? HAS ANYONE INSTALLED A CAM UPGRADE ON THERE THERE LS3? I CONCIDER MYSELF A DIY SELF AND A GEAR HEAD. IVE BUILT A 383 STROKER ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO AND HAD GOOD LUCK WITH IT. MY QUESTION IS HOW DIFFICULT WOULD IT BE DOING THIS IN MY GARAGE?

03-30-2010, 11:45 PM	#2
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	just did mine last weekend. not that hard. actually pretty easy. didnt even discharge my ac lines __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

03-31-2010, 12:59 AM	#4
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i am also wondering the steps on how to do this upgrade? is a tune needed after install? __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

03-31-2010, 01:03 AM	#5
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	I installed Texas Speeds 231/236 Cam on a 112 LSA with West Coast Cylinder Head Stage 2 L92 heads. It's pretty straight forward.... just remember to get a single bolt cam. You will need a new cam bolt, balancer bolt, and possibyl water pump gaskets. other than that, it's pretty straight forward. __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

03-31-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	__________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

03-31-2010, 12:33 AM	#3
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	do u have any pics of the process what cam did u install?

03-31-2010, 10:09 AM	#8
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	what about valve lashing. i heard on these lifters you just tourque them down to 22ftlbs. and has anybody had to enlarge he hole in the throttle body.

03-31-2010, 10:12 AM	#9
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	PM TandTperformance. Tim did it and his car sounds badass!

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