How long has your aftermarket cam lasted or not lasted??

[NinoSS]

Originally Posted by PQ

Oh, shit. Let me start.

Comp cam
223/231 .610/.617 115+4
45k
Supercharged
560 rwhp / 558 rwtq
Mobile1 5/30
March 2011

I have this cam and have an ECS kit that I am going to have installed in March. Do you think your failure was related to the cam?

[PQ]

Originally Posted by NinoSS

I have this cam and have an ECS kit that I am going to have installed in March. Do you think your failure was related to the cam?

I do not know. The two reasons I got from the fest when I asked everyone was either improper install or bad cam harness.

The third was wrong springs but I know that was not the case.

That does not necessarily mean those are the answers so I really do not know.

[NinoSS]

Originally Posted by PQ

I do not know. The two reasons I got from the fest when I asked everyone was either improper install or bad cam harness.

The third was wrong springs but I know that was not the case.

That does not necessarily mean those are the answers so I really do not know.

Thanks for the info!!! Sorry it happened to you though...

[ssmike]

Great thread PQ! I don't have a cam....YET, but I am considering one this year. I'm very interested in this type of poll to see if there is a trend. I get very nervous when I read about all the carnage lately but I also know that it is probably a small percentage of cams out there that actually fail. I hope you are able to get yours all sorted this year and get that beast back on the road!

[PQ]

Thanks everyone for the participation. I'll go through all of it and try and put it all together at some point in a neat consolidation somehow when we get a really good pool.

Feel free to add info you feel relevant and I'll update the OP to coincide.

Too many factors should not be a problem.

Originally Posted by rjdapilmoto

Sorry to hear about your issues, PQ. So, yours lasted for almost 3 years? I have been thinking about doing this to mine, mainly because I love the sound of it! But now, this makes me second-guess that line of thinking. It'll be interesting to see how many guys come out and say that they have not had any issues with theirs.

It lasted a few years yes. Not sure what to tell you other than if you are not in a hurry to check this thread for info.

There will be people that will not participate because their cams are fine. Probably more likely to see failed guys on here. We'll see.

Originally Posted by Matt @ FSP

I can tell you we have sold over 100 cams last year installed and/or sold over counter. We also don't sell 1/10th of the amount of cams some of the larger cam suppliers do. I have not seen a Comp Cam in front of me with a failure since about 2011, when a cam delaminated and Comp took care of it no questions asked (We only noticed it because we swapped motors and cams).

We use only 3-bolt cams, Valvoline/Royal Purple/Amsoil/Redline/Joe Gibbs for oil and anything but Fram for a filter.

Curious. What did those cams look like. My cam is comp and close to that time frame.

Originally Posted by mikeyg36

I was just thinking about this with all the cam failures lately. So I guess the real question is what is better from a reliability standpoint FI or a cam?

You'd think a cam would be. Not sure on that one.

Originally Posted by Bell040

I have about 80,000 miles on my cam and over 150,000 on my car.

beat that

cam is in the sig. I started one of the trip odometers when I put the cam in.

other cam stuff here (HP, TQ, etc.):http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151652

EDIT: I guess I will play by the rules...

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Lunati
Cam Specs:233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°
Cam miles:80,000
Forced induction:No
Power level:461HP
Oil type:Mobil1 5W-30 High Mileage + ZDDP Additive
Date of cam purchase: May 2011

Very nice. Who installed it I can't remember if I read.

Originally Posted by rberns

Nice thread. Right now I am looking to see if there a trend such as who has failures using a specific oil. The other thing I am interested in knowing is what kind of internals people were using.

Internals as in rotating assembly? Would be interesting.

Originally Posted by litle88

I've missed you PQ

I"m still here. Just been busy. I"m about to pull the trigger on something already built. Not sure exactly what though.

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

I'm starting to think that FI might just be more reliable. Especially if you have a great tune, enough fuel supply, enough octane, under 9psi.
L99 owners should consider spending the extra couple grand and going straight to a blower. I'm starting to hear about stock cam/stock valve train L99's with over 100k miles and a blower.

I was blown only til my car and I obviously regret the cam.

Originally Posted by SSDan

Does anyone know what the buzz is over on some of the Corvette forums for cammed C6's since they have the same LS3 engines as our Camaros?

There are a lot of cammed C6 Corvettes out there - maybe even more than Camaros. I don't go on any of their forums is the reason I ask.

Not really sure. I never read there.

Originally Posted by CamaroLoco

I remember PQ's thread when he discovered the damage. He'd been running about 15 PSI or less with respect to his oil pressure. I run 15 psi once the engine is warmed up. My valve train is very noisy and it sounded like PQ's video clip. I got pretty paranoid after that. I've pulled the heads twice and checked everything. All is good. I no longer have to take medication....for now.

Good luck PQ and hope to read about your new power plant soon.

Ya. It sucked. Still does.

[rberns]

Originally Posted by PQ

Internals as in rotating assembly? Would be interesting.

Correct. Such as what type of springs/push rods where they using? Did they ever do a trunion upgrade? etc... Just wondering if some of these failures may be caused from someone not wanting to spend the extra money and get quality parts.

[vroomapunk]

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Comp Cams
Cam Specs: Night Fury
Cam miles: 500 (installed 2 weeks ago)
Forced induction: No
Power level: 470rwhp
Oil type: Amsoil signature series 5w-30
Date of cam purchase: 10/2013

I know its only been installed for a couple weeks, but I aim to follow up in this thread later.

Cam is in an L99, ls3 conversion, comp cams trunnion upgrade, Pac springs, melling oil pump, amsoil oil, powerbond u/d pulley, 3200 PI stall

[RickyBobby86]

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Comp Cams
Cam Specs: Night Fury
Cam miles: 500 (installed 2 weeks ago)
Forced induction: No
Power level: 470rwhp
Oil type: Amsoil signature series 5w-30
Date of cam purchase: 10/2013

I know its only been installed for a couple weeks, but I aim to follow up in this thread later.

Cam is in an L99, ls3 conversion, comp cams trunnion upgrade, Pac springs, melling oil pump, amsoil oil, powerbond u/d pulley, 3200 PI stall

Did you Dyno it? Or is that an estimate? Your sig says est. what does that mean? Thanks.

[LS3 SS]

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Comp Cams
Cam Specs: 223/243 .61x .62x 114 LSA
Cam miles: 3,000
Forced induction: No
Power level: 498/446
Oil type: Joe Gibbs LS30/ AC Delco PF48
Date of cam purchase: 9/2013

BTR Valvetrain, Comp Cams Trunnion upgrade, "C5R" Timing Chain, all ARP hardware, Melling 10296 oil pump, LS2 tensioner.

[TannerJPowell]

Would be good to know of any valve train mods such as which springs, trunnions, pushrods, etc and also oil pump if changed.

[urr2slo]

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Comp Cam
Cam Specs: ADM custom grind
Cam miles: 79000
Forced induction: Yes
Power level: 600++
Oil type: Mobil 1 15w50
Date of cam purchase: 2/10

Still going strong, no issues what so ever.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by rberns

Correct. Such as what type of springs/push rods where they using? Did they ever do a trunion upgrade? etc... Just wondering if some of these failures may be caused from someone not wanting to spend the extra money and get quality parts.

Originally Posted by TannerJPowell

Would be good to know of any valve train mods such as which springs, trunnions, pushrods, etc and also oil pump if changed.

I'll tell you what. Let's make a list of all we want and we can request it be a sticky and a new thread once we get our list?

[2011ss/rs]

Originally Posted by PQ

I'll tell you what. Let's make a list of all we want and we can request it be a sticky and a new thread once we get our list?

PQ that is a great idea for a sticky with video attachments for those of us who will be doing or considering a cam install. My car is scheduled to go under the knife February 1st.

[BigBlue2010]

Cam still in use Y/N: Yes
Cam type/brand: Comp Cam
Cam Specs: 223/231 610/617 114 LSA
Cam miles: 4500
Forced induction: Nope
Power level: 437/410
Oil type: Mobil 1 5w30
Date of cam purchase: 8/2012

No problems so far, knock on wood.