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dr.camaro · 05-11-2011, 11:34 AM

I've heard there are 3 stages of cams, like comp cams stage 3. what does that mean? Are the TSP 231/236 cams = stage 3 ?

KMSRS2SS · 05-11-2011, 02:47 PM

Stage names are just made up by the manufacture, and usually indicate the level of aggressiveness of the cam. stage 1, slightly more aggressive than stock, 2 more, 3 even more but probably starting to push the limits of what you are going to get out of a cam HP wise.

At least that is how I understand it...

4xchamp · 05-11-2011, 05:02 PM

Back in the day it was 1/4 cam 1/2 cam 3/4 cam or full .
Talk to someone with experience to get a cam that suits your needs .

barnesql · 05-12-2011, 01:24 PM

The higher that stage refers to the aggressiveness/lift of the cam, right?

*mlee* · 05-12-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by barnesql

The higher that stage refers to the aggressiveness/lift of the cam, right?

Yes... basically a way for shops to easily describe their cam w/o getting into all the numbers

dr.camaro · 05-13-2011, 03:10 AM

Thanks guys for your feedbacks, but anybody knows which heads are the best to work with Comp cams?

*mlee* · 05-13-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dr.camaro

Thanks guys for your feedbacks, but anybody knows which heads are the best to work with Comp cams?

The stock ones... but since you have an L99 and will prob be removing heads to change lifters, I went w/ Scoggin Dickey. Mast also has some great heads. Still not much to gain over the stockers...

InfernoCamaroSS · 05-13-2011, 08:36 AM

Hey im new here but I was wondering would the engine be as reliable with a cam. I was wanting to do a cam and longtube headers with a 3 in x pipe high flow cats and loudmouth exhaust on a l99.

CC Performance · 05-13-2011, 08:46 AM

You grind the cam to suite your needs.. you dont buy heads to suite a cam

Inferno yes the engine can be just as reliable.... as long as the valvetrain is setup correctly and it isnt to big... bigger cam wnat more rpms to make power.. very hi rpms are a concern but can be dealt with with the correct valvetrain components.. its more reliable than a blower on an engine not built for it

05-11-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
dr.camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss (L99) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: bahrain Posts: 56	camshaft stages? I've heard there are 3 stages of cams, like comp cams stage 3. what does that mean? Are the TSP 231/236 cams = stage 3 ? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS-L99-Inferno Orange K&N CAI, JBA offroad connection pipes, BORLA ATAK catback, dyno tuned, 352 RWHP 366 RWTQ

05-11-2011, 02:47 PM	#2
KMSRS2SS I lurk Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MI. Posts: 309 View My Garage	Stage names are just made up by the manufacture, and usually indicate the level of aggressiveness of the cam. stage 1, slightly more aggressive than stock, 2 more, 3 even more but probably starting to push the limits of what you are going to get out of a cam HP wise. At least that is how I understand it... __________________ 460 at the wheel so far... VMS Stage 2.5 Camshaft Kit- Comp cam LSA 114,227/239, .613 .623, RotoFab CAI, VMS ported intake manifold,Kooks 1 3/4" headers with HF cats, Corsa Catback, VMS custom dyno tune,TechAFX engine hose relocation kit, DSS 1400 hp axles, BMR toe rods and links, LS9 Clutch, Hurst short throw with roll out, Liberty Gear built tremec 6060.

05-11-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
4xchamp MURC 666 Drives: 69 Pace Car 68 Camaro Restomod 81 Z Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New England , U.S.A. Posts: 480	Back in the day it was 1/4 cam 1/2 cam 3/4 cam or full . Talk to someone with experience to get a cam that suits your needs . __________________ Guys hoarding their Camaros are depriving some youngster the opportunity to restore it 25 years from now . Drive it like you stole it , let the next guy baby it !

05-12-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
barnesql Drives: 95' Z28, 2010 2ss RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 177	The higher that stage refers to the aggressiveness/lift of the cam, right? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS - LS3 Magnaflow 3" Competition Series Catback Off road x-pipe Kooks LT Headers

05-13-2011, 03:10 AM	#6
dr.camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss (L99) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: bahrain Posts: 56	Thanks guys for your feedbacks, but anybody knows which heads are the best to work with Comp cams? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS-L99-Inferno Orange K&N CAI, JBA offroad connection pipes, BORLA ATAK catback, dyno tuned, 352 RWHP 366 RWTQ

05-13-2011, 08:36 AM	#8
InfernoCamaroSS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston Posts: 41	Hey im new here but I was wondering would the engine be as reliable with a cam. I was wanting to do a cam and longtube headers with a 3 in x pipe high flow cats and loudmouth exhaust on a l99.

05-13-2011, 08:46 AM	#9
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	You grind the cam to suite your needs.. you dont buy heads to suite a cam Inferno yes the engine can be just as reliable.... as long as the valvetrain is setup correctly and it isnt to big... bigger cam wnat more rpms to make power.. very hi rpms are a concern but can be dealt with with the correct valvetrain components.. its more reliable than a blower on an engine not built for it

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