L99 to Ls3 conversion - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Yellowxwolf · 05-15-2016, 02:19 PM

I see on mod lists all the time people getting a conversion kit to be able to use LS3 camshafts, but I'm just trying to find out where people are getting these cause I don't want to over pay for a conversion kit.

chozn4service · 05-15-2016, 02:36 PM

I've had mine done. BTR Stage 2 cam, LS3 conversion, torque converter and all the upgrades. Price rage varies from guys saying $2300 to $4000 to get the work done. Depends on the parts, tune and labor.

qcman · 05-15-2016, 03:04 PM

Not sure OP but you may want to consider a VVT cam for your L99 instead of the LS3 route as that seems to work very well and provide good power? Maybe search on that here a bit.

hammdo · 05-15-2016, 03:20 PM

I kept mine and like it...

GPI VVT SS1 stock converter...

-Don

flyer08 · 05-15-2016, 03:29 PM

I kept vvt and am more than happy that I did. All the local tuners/builders wanted me to do pay them for the ls3 swap and didnt want to do vvt. To this day, one of the most popular local shops still say vvt is waste of time.

SSeniorMoment · 05-15-2016, 03:32 PM

I went through Cam Motion and highly recommend them.
Solid roller cam
Factory CNC LS3 heads modified by Frankenstein
Jesel shaft mounted rockers
Circle D 3C 3600 stall converter
Etc.

DOC52 · 05-15-2016, 09:40 PM

VVT 4 Lyfe

Soybeanrice · 05-15-2016, 10:20 PM

VVT

rberns · 05-16-2016, 03:33 PM

Stay VVT.

2ss black · 05-16-2016, 09:27 PM

stay vvt

2ss black · 05-16-2016, 09:32 PM

stay vvt you will be glad you did if you run a ls3 with the same mobs

WHAMMO · 05-16-2016, 10:50 PM

VVT, but you need a very competent tuner who knows VVT stuff.

hammdo · 05-17-2016, 12:46 AM

Ryan, Rhino79, from GPI...KNOWS VVT...

-Don

pir4te · 05-17-2016, 01:34 AM

VVT

05-15-2016, 02:19 PM	#1
Yellowxwolf Drives: 2015 Chevrolet camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2016 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 14 View My Garage	L99 to Ls3 conversion I see on mod lists all the time people getting a conversion kit to be able to use LS3 camshafts, but I'm just trying to find out where people are getting these cause I don't want to over pay for a conversion kit.

05-15-2016, 02:36 PM	#2
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I've had mine done. BTR Stage 2 cam, LS3 conversion, torque converter and all the upgrades. Price rage varies from guys saying $2300 to $4000 to get the work done. Depends on the parts, tune and labor. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

05-15-2016, 03:20 PM	#4
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	I kept mine and like it... GPI VVT SS1 stock converter... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

05-15-2016, 09:40 PM	#7
DOC52 THE U Drives: Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern California Posts: 601	VVT 4 Lyfe __________________ DOC52 Build Thread Instagram Bay Area Stock

05-16-2016, 03:33 PM	#9
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Stay VVT. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

05-15-2016, 03:04 PM	#3
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	Not sure OP but you may want to consider a VVT cam for your L99 instead of the LS3 route as that seems to work very well and provide good power? Maybe search on that here a bit.

05-15-2016, 03:29 PM	#5
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I kept vvt and am more than happy that I did. All the local tuners/builders wanted me to do pay them for the ls3 swap and didnt want to do vvt. To this day, one of the most popular local shops still say vvt is waste of time.

05-15-2016, 03:32 PM	#6
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,192	I went through Cam Motion and highly recommend them. Solid roller cam Factory CNC LS3 heads modified by Frankenstein Jesel shaft mounted rockers Circle D 3C 3600 stall converter Etc.

05-15-2016, 10:20 PM	#8
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	VVT

05-16-2016, 09:27 PM	#10
2ss black Drives: black2ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pompano beach fl Posts: 253	stay vvt stay vvt

05-16-2016, 09:32 PM	#11
2ss black Drives: black2ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pompano beach fl Posts: 253	stay vvt stay vvt you will be glad you did if you run a ls3 with the same mobs

05-16-2016, 10:50 PM	#12
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,653	VVT, but you need a very competent tuner who knows VVT stuff. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

05-17-2016, 12:46 AM	#13
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Ryan, Rhino79, from GPI...KNOWS VVT... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

05-17-2016, 01:34 AM	#14
pir4te Moonshiner Drives: Holden SS-V L77 flex fuel Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 166	VVT __________________ Compression is King. Naturally as-pirated, all-motor, all alcohol.