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Mlgprodriver · 08-07-2021, 09:06 PM

Okay just finished basically rebuilding my whole valve train and doing a bunch of other small and big things after a valve spring broke. Ended up doing an endless amount of things.

Can anyone tell me if my car sounds right? What will the lifter tap or valve tap sound like if I have it? I just want to make sure everything is healthy. AND HOW CAN I QUIET THIS THING DOWN? I have 2 mufflers and resonators the long tube headers may just be to much for me. Thinking about going back with the original manifolds! Please help guys I hope the car is running healthy my check engine light isn’t blinking so I think I’m good!

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/xEWI3dQPKzo?feature=share

Mlgprodriver · 08-07-2021, 09:10 PM

Also another video any help much appreciated!

https://youtu.be/gR-QX2mhlfQ

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 08-07-2021, 10:08 PM

Sounds pretty nice to me. Lifter tap will sound almost like a metallic knock or tap from the top end of the engine that will increase and decrease with speed. If it is there you will notice it I promise. Stock manifolds are gonna neuter that cam swap. I would shop around for some quiet high flow mufflers.

InFiD3ViL · 08-07-2021, 11:34 PM

All I heard was perfection

moezer · 08-08-2021, 02:01 AM

Don’t u need to tune the car after a cam swap?

To lower its volume then put some high flow mufflers that said

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morepowerjoe · 08-08-2021, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moezer

Don’t u need to tune the car after a cam swap?

To lower its volume then put some high flow mufflers that said

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Yes it won't run without a tune. It sounds good to me. Yeah you'll be going totally backwards with stock manifolds.

Car Nation Videos · 08-08-2021, 06:45 AM

Sounds like a stage 3 cam to me.

frankwjr · 08-08-2021, 09:28 AM

send it...

aaberg · 08-08-2021, 10:50 AM

Sounds OK to mee. I have restored a L99-engine and was confused there was more ticking noise than I expected but everyone says it's OK. Added a video for to compare with from my engine: https://youtu.be/WgK9ID66zrQ

Mlgprodriver · 08-08-2021, 01:33 PM

Okay now on to engine codes...

P0122
Raw code: 0122
ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)]
Status: Permanent
OBDII: Throttle position (TP) switch A/accelerator pedal position (APP) switch A - low input
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Low Input
============2==============
P0443
Raw code: 0443
ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)]
Status: Permanent
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve - circuit malfunction
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Circuit Malfunction
============3==============
P0107
Raw code: 0107
ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)]
Status: Permanent
OBDII: Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/barometric pressure (BARO) sensor - low input
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
============4==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)]
Status: Permanent
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Random Misfire

Getting those codes along with about 8 oxygen sensor codes. Oxygen sensor codes are explainable with the headers. Any idea on those codes? Thanks!

morepowerjoe · 08-08-2021, 01:48 PM

Please tell me you did a tune on the engine after you did the cam swap?

Car Nation Videos · 08-08-2021, 03:10 PM

That should have all been taken care of in the tune once the cam was installed.

morepowerjoe · 08-08-2021, 03:43 PM

But he never said weather or not he did a tune and by whom.

Mlgprodriver · 08-08-2021, 03:51 PM

No we do not have it tuned as of yet. My shop explain to me I could do the work and have it brought in on my trailer to them. He explained it would be okay to start it, but very dangerous to drive it. Is this terrible? Should I have never started it?

08-07-2021, 09:06 PM	#1
Mlgprodriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 65	First start up after Cam! HELP Okay just finished basically rebuilding my whole valve train and doing a bunch of other small and big things after a valve spring broke. Ended up doing an endless amount of things. Can anyone tell me if my car sounds right? What will the lifter tap or valve tap sound like if I have it? I just want to make sure everything is healthy. AND HOW CAN I QUIET THIS THING DOWN? I have 2 mufflers and resonators the long tube headers may just be to much for me. Thinking about going back with the original manifolds! Please help guys I hope the car is running healthy my check engine light isn’t blinking so I think I’m good! https://m.youtube.com/shorts/xEWI3dQPKzo?feature=share

08-07-2021, 10:08 PM	#3
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,692	Sounds pretty nice to me. Lifter tap will sound almost like a metallic knock or tap from the top end of the engine that will increase and decrease with speed. If it is there you will notice it I promise. Stock manifolds are gonna neuter that cam swap. I would shop around for some quiet high flow mufflers. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

08-07-2021, 11:34 PM	#4
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	All I heard was perfection __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-08-2021, 09:28 AM	#8
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	send it... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

08-08-2021, 01:48 PM	#11
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,101	Please tell me you did a tune on the engine after you did the cam swap? __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

08-07-2021, 09:10 PM	#2
Mlgprodriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 65	Also another video any help much appreciated! https://youtu.be/gR-QX2mhlfQ

08-08-2021, 02:01 AM	#5
moezer Drives: Camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Calgary Posts: 41	Don’t u need to tune the car after a cam swap? To lower its volume then put some high flow mufflers that said Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-08-2021, 06:45 AM	#7
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	Sounds like a stage 3 cam to me.

08-08-2021, 10:50 AM	#9
aaberg Drives: 1997 30th conv & 2012 45th conv Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 122 View My Garage	Sounds OK to mee. I have restored a L99-engine and was confused there was more ticking noise than I expected but everyone says it's OK. Added a video for to compare with from my engine: https://youtu.be/WgK9ID66zrQ

08-08-2021, 01:33 PM	#10
Mlgprodriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 65	Okay now on to engine codes... P0122 Raw code: 0122 ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)] Status: Permanent OBDII: Throttle position (TP) switch A/accelerator pedal position (APP) switch A - low input Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Low Input ============2============== P0443 Raw code: 0443 ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)] Status: Permanent OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve - circuit malfunction Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Circuit Malfunction ============3============== P0107 Raw code: 0107 ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)] Status: Permanent OBDII: Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/barometric pressure (BARO) sensor - low input Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage ============4============== P0300 Raw code: 0300 ECU: Engine control unit[Archive (inactive)] Status: Permanent OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected Random Misfire Getting those codes along with about 8 oxygen sensor codes. Oxygen sensor codes are explainable with the headers. Any idea on those codes? Thanks!

08-08-2021, 03:10 PM	#12
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 246	That should have all been taken care of in the tune once the cam was installed.

08-08-2021, 03:43 PM	#13
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,101	But he never said weather or not he did a tune and by whom. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

08-08-2021, 03:51 PM	#14
Mlgprodriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 65	No we do not have it tuned as of yet. My shop explain to me I could do the work and have it brought in on my trailer to them. He explained it would be okay to start it, but very dangerous to drive it. Is this terrible? Should I have never started it?