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camguynj · 11-12-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Used the LS2 dog bone tensioner, I believe it is referred to as...

Yes, that's the one (ie. dog bone tensioner/dampner) Thanks

Modernmusclecar · 11-12-2021, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Right on point sir!! And YES, get a converter!!! And don't go too small there either... Ask me how I know.. lol.

Yep.....these will help.Just looking at 305 45 17 Mickey Thompsons for the rear.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/attac...1&d=1636743895

Royal Tiger · 11-12-2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yes sir we did, Melling 10295...

I just looked at my invoice for my build and it has 10296.

L99MARO · 11-12-2021, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

lol, that's cool. Be careful she doesn't like it TOO much and won't let you drive it anymore because SHE wants to drive it!! hehe. Seen that before.

Oh, and on another note, with the wanting to "push" through the brakes when at a stop, just do what I have done for ever, put it in neutral while sitting. Mine doesn't "push" but I still put it in neutral to take the pressure off the clutches while sitting still.. Works for me..

This is what I have to do at lights because of pushing, do you think it's bad for the trans doing that all the time?

Rob3D · 11-12-2021, 04:31 PM

If it helps, here’s Vengeance's cam parts on my car.

Vengeance Racing Custom Camshaft - Kaotik
Vengeance Racing Hardened Pushrods
Vengeance Racing .660 Lift Dual Spring Kit with TS Retainers Trunion Kit for Stock Rockers
Melling Hi Volume Oil Pump for LS Engines
C5R Timing Chain
3 Bolt Conversion Timing Gear- MUST specify 4 Bar or Half Moon LS2 Dogbone Timing Damper
ARP Cam Bolts
GM Crank Bolt
GM Front Cover Seal
GM Front Cover Gasket
GM Waterpump Gaskets
Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley with Gates Belts
160 Degree thermostat LS2, LS3, LS7
Vengeance Racing Valve Cover Breather
NGK TR55 Spark Plugs-#3951- Set of 8
GMPP Performance Plug Wires for LS2/3

Tarendor · 11-12-2021, 05:44 PM

My reget in getting my cam was not getting the bigger 1 the first time and having to buy it twice lol

Risingson05 · 11-12-2021, 06:10 PM

No regrets . In fact I’d probably regret it if I didn’t do it . Cars are boring without them, or modded . Actually makes it more fun for me to see what I’ve done after installing my parts that I choose .that’s pretty much my fault though , street bikes ruined excitement for me lol

I have Sierra Denali fbo - stage 3 vvt cam going on 4 years now . Only hiccup I had was choosing a bad trunnion company the first time around .(lesson learned) don’t use trunnions that are cheap . Go with smith brothers or Che .

Looking back , I originally chose a cam that wasn’t gonna “require” a torque converter . Even though it doesn’t require one and you could manage it , a torque converter was the way to go ..

So if I just included a torque converter originally in my build I could of went with a bigger cam and I’d probably wouldn’t have left anything on the table .

It’s fine though, it’s my DD work truck . Why I got the zl1 and going max effort .

morepowerjoe · 11-12-2021, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I just looked at my invoice for my build and it has 10296.

The 10296 is a high volume / pressure pump that is 10% over stock. Lot's of people prefer them, I have the 10355HV which is 20% of more volume over stock. Either one of these pumps will give you more idle pressure and higher pressure across the board.

morepowerjoe · 11-12-2021, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by L99MARO

This is what I have to do at lights because of pushing, do you think it's bad for the trans doing that all the time?

I used to have to do that also, but here of lately my engine has for some reason seemed to have calmed down. It doesn't really jerk in gear anymore or push through the brakes.

Royal Tiger · 11-13-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

The 10296 is a high volume / pressure pump that is 10% over stock. Lot's of people prefer them, I have the 10355HV which is 20% of more volume over stock. Either one of these pumps will give you more idle pressure and higher pressure across the board.

Thanks Joe.

L99MARO · 11-13-2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I used to have to do that also, but here of lately my engine has for some reason seemed to have calmed down. It doesn't really jerk in gear anymore or push through the brakes.

Really? That's odd that it lessened over time, I do plan on a converter in the near future though, thinkin a circle d 3800.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-14-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Yes, that's the one (ie. dog bone tensioner/dampner) Thanks

You are welcome..

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-14-2021, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by L99MARO

This is what I have to do at lights because of pushing, do you think it's bad for the trans doing that all the time?

Well can't say that it is a bad thing, I never asked anyone. I have been doing it since the car was brand new and stock. I have always done this. Just seems to be a good thing to do to save wear and tear on the parts.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-14-2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I used to have to do that also, but here of lately my engine has for some reason seemed to have calmed down. It doesn't really jerk in gear anymore or push through the brakes.

Wow that's weird. Never heard of that happening before.

11-12-2021, 05:44 PM	#62
Tarendor Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss rs L99 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Sioux city SD Posts: 446 View My Garage	My reget in getting my cam was not getting the bigger 1 the first time and having to buy it twice lol __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, L99, no cats/mufflers, Ported intake manifold, fuel rail upgrade, ID1050x injectors, Vmax throttle body, 25% UDP, GPI DOD delete, GPI SS3, GPI cnc heads, GPI – 5/16″ Hardened Pushrods, BTR trunion upgrade, BTR .660 springs, pcv revamp w/dual catch cans, Circle D 3800, full BMR suspension & bushings. ZL1 fuel pump, HPT programmed fpcm. JMS bap, Snow VC-50 methanol setup. custom 4gal methonal tank, vs7875 turbo, FMIC, precision 46mm WG, 50mm BOV, 3bar map, SJM line lock, Innovate SCG-1, Hurst shifter with tap shift mod, ×2 Holley 14" fans Diy E85, Diy auxiliary pump

11-12-2021, 04:31 PM	#61
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	If it helps, here’s Vengeance's cam parts on my car. Vengeance Racing Custom Camshaft - Kaotik Vengeance Racing Hardened Pushrods Vengeance Racing .660 Lift Dual Spring Kit with TS Retainers Trunion Kit for Stock Rockers Melling Hi Volume Oil Pump for LS Engines C5R Timing Chain 3 Bolt Conversion Timing Gear- MUST specify 4 Bar or Half Moon LS2 Dogbone Timing Damper ARP Cam Bolts GM Crank Bolt GM Front Cover Seal GM Front Cover Gasket GM Waterpump Gaskets Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley with Gates Belts 160 Degree thermostat LS2, LS3, LS7 Vengeance Racing Valve Cover Breather NGK TR55 Spark Plugs-#3951- Set of 8 GMPP Performance Plug Wires for LS2/3

11-12-2021, 06:10 PM	#63
Risingson05 Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Alaska Posts: 709	No regrets . In fact I’d probably regret it if I didn’t do it . Cars are boring without them, or modded . Actually makes it more fun for me to see what I’ve done after installing my parts that I choose .that’s pretty much my fault though , street bikes ruined excitement for me lol I have Sierra Denali fbo - stage 3 vvt cam going on 4 years now . Only hiccup I had was choosing a bad trunnion company the first time around .(lesson learned) don’t use trunnions that are cheap . Go with smith brothers or Che . Looking back , I originally chose a cam that wasn’t gonna “require” a torque converter . Even though it doesn’t require one and you could manage it , a torque converter was the way to go .. So if I just included a torque converter originally in my build I could of went with a bigger cam and I’d probably wouldn’t have left anything on the table . It’s fine though, it’s my DD work truck . Why I got the zl1 and going max effort .