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Repsauce · 06-21-2022, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Twan

so will the gains be similar overall but the vvt cam will just see that torque power sooner, what were your gains from the cam after install should i expect around 50-70? and what about torque as well

With other bolt ons it should be in the 80-100hp gain range.. I don't remember my exact gain but attached is my dyno sheet so you can get a feel for the powerband, I am pretty sure I have the older version of the ss1 vvt

morepowerjoe · 06-21-2022, 11:46 PM

I think my specs are 223/237 637/637

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-22-2022, 08:15 AM

Hey Joe, thanks for answering all his questions!! You beat me to it. Good info, as always..

morepowerjoe · 06-22-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Hey Joe, thanks for answering all his questions!! You beat me to it. Good info, as always..

No problem buddy

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-22-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Twan

whats the difference between this cam and the ss1 cam?
also found this package for cheaper but its a texas speed cam i would stick to stage 1 only to save some money and not have to change the converter. what do you think of this one? https://www.glennsautoperformance.co...31923034521681

I have this same kit, sorta. I went with the stage 3 cam and the BTR springs and pushrods, and a Melling 10295 oil pump. And a 3200 stall converter, which I swapped out to a 4500 as the 3200 wasn't enough for the cams power band with my LOD intake manifold.

Twan · 06-24-2022, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Repsauce

With other bolt ons it should be in the 80-100hp gain range.. I don't remember my exact gain but attached is my dyno sheet so you can get a feel for the powerband, I am pretty sure I have the older version of the ss1 vvt

That’s some nice numbers I’m in Colorado hopefully I could get atleast 420 with the ss1

Twan · 06-24-2022, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I have this same kit, sorta. I went with the stage 3 cam and the BTR springs and pushrods, and a Melling 10295 oil pump. And a 3200 stall converter, which I swapped out to a 4500 as the 3200 wasn't enough for the cams power band with my LOD intake manifold.

How much is it for a converter and install of one I have troubles understanding when looking them up as there’s many different options for one

Twan · 06-24-2022, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I think my specs are 223/237 637/637

Would you recommend going with the ss2 then? I see those are pretty much the same specs as the ss2 I don’t plan on getting a converter

morepowerjoe · 06-24-2022, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Twan

Would you recommend going with the ss2 then? I see those are pretty much the same specs as the ss2 I don’t plan on getting a converter

Yes I would go with the SS2 but I would email gpi and ask them why they made the change.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-24-2022, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Twan

How much is it for a converter and install of one I have troubles understanding when looking them up as there’s many different options for one

Well, if you get a converter, they range anywhere from 800 dollars up to around 1400 or so, depending on what you get, single disc or multi disc, and what brand you buy. I got a Circle D 5C single disc 4500 stall. When I chatted with Chris at Circle D about my build, power level and the Camaro being used as a street car only, with maybe a couple track days a year, he said the single disc would be all I would need. Multi disc's are needed when you get to over 600rwhp and up. Mine cost me 950 dollars, shipped. Install would probably cost you around 1200 or so, depending on your shops labor, plus you would have to get a good tranny cooler to keep it cool.

Twan · 06-26-2022, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Yes I would go with the SS2 but I would email gpi and ask them why they made the change.

I emailed them and they said no lol that’s weird

morepowerjoe · 06-26-2022, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Twan

I emailed them and they said no lol that’s weird

What do you mean no they didn't change the specs? or no they don't recommend it?

acammer · 06-26-2022, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Twan

I emailed them and they said no lol that’s weird

Help me understand what it is you're asking, and I'll try to get you the right information.

Twan · 06-26-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

What do you mean no they didn't change the specs? or no they don't recommend it?

I emailed again and he said yes we change our cam specs periodically after at first he said no. He said they don’t recommend running the stock converter with the ss2 but makes no sense if it’s the same specs as the old ss1

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06-22-2022, 08:15 AM	#45
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