Cammed sound via tune only - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DangerZL1 · 03-11-2011, 11:57 AM

I'm wondering if it is possible to generate a "cammed" sound via a tune for the L99 Camaro by increasing the overlap of the VVT cam? In the video below of a 5.0 Mustang (no flames please), the "cammed" sound is produced via a tune only. It's almost unbelieveable when you hear the before and after audio. Using the trackey in the Boss mustang adds this sound and at least one well-regarded tuner has been able to duplicate it in a tune for the GT 5.0 by increasing the overlap of the VVT cams. It probably doesn't add any significant performance gains, but gives the sound if that's all someone is looking for. I would have posted this in the tune section, but so many members like me appreciate the sound of a "cammed" car.

*mlee* · 03-11-2011, 12:05 PM

Comp has cams designed just for this... The Thumpr series will not get the power gains but give you the sound...

Zeus95 · 03-11-2011, 12:08 PM

I'm not doing the cam, but would love that sound.

DangerZL1 · 03-11-2011, 12:55 PM

The owner of the car said the car returns to the performance tune around 1250 rpm. 4 cams for a 5.0 aren't going to come cheap. Don't know if this would generate the same sound quality on a single cam engine though, hence my post. All the 5.0s have VVT, not just the automatic trans cars.

erk5000 · 03-11-2011, 01:38 PM

It's funny because I was thinking the same thing just now, if it's possible to get the cammed sound with a tune. Then I see this thread. So is it possible, if so I'd like to do it.

Jason@JacFab · 03-11-2011, 03:20 PM

This kinda makes me wish I had an L99 now! Would love to have the sound, don't want to take the engine apart to get it (at least until the warranty is up).

DangerZL1 · 03-11-2011, 03:24 PM

Unfortunately, now that I think about this idea more, it probably isn't possible using a single cam. Since the 5.0 has separate cams for the intake and exhaust valves on each cylinder head, it's possible to alter the cam phasing using the VVT. I don't think this will work with the intake and exhaust lobes on a single cam. Oh well.....

JANNETTYRACING · 03-11-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerouSS

Unfortunately, now that I think about this idea more, it probably isn't possible using a single cam. Since the 5.0 has separate cams for the intake and exhaust valves on each cylinder head, it's possible to alter the cam phasing using the VVT. I don't think this will work with the intake and exhaust lobes on a single cam. Oh well.....

You took the words right out of my mouth.

You not only need separate intake and exhaust cams they all need to be VVT.

Ted.

03-11-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	Comp has cams designed just for this... The Thumpr series will not get the power gains but give you the sound... __________________

03-11-2011, 12:08 PM	#3
Zeus95 Drives: IOM 2010 - 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Forest - ILL Posts: 1,124 View My Garage	I'm not doing the cam, but would love that sound. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS IOM Upgrades: Fastlane CAI / SLP II Loudmouth axle back / V Max Ported TB / Kook's Step Long Tube Headers / High flow cats / Straightline Tune / BMR front & rear sway bars / Hotchkin End Links / Hurst Short Throw. LG ZR28 Wheels 1 of 2 sets made. Pfadt trailing arms / Diff Bushings & Sub Frame bushings / 1LE Axle & Hubs.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
MarylandSpeed DYNO TESTED: Diablosport Predator Canned Tune on 2010 SS A6	MarylandSpeed	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	27	05-18-2013 10:01 PM
ARH 1 7/8s HEADERS X PIPE REVIEW SOUND CLIPS	1969to2010	Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	1	11-24-2010 09:53 AM
Drawbacks of a mail order tune	herkman	Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission	19	06-10-2010 09:58 PM
Drawbacks to a mail order tune	herkman	Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission	24	05-28-2010 05:27 AM
Can a Superchagered Z28 have a lumpey CAM, and sound like a NA heads and cammed LS3	D-Unit	Forced Induction - V8	12	07-29-2008 03:34 PM

03-11-2011, 12:55 PM	#4
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	The owner of the car said the car returns to the performance tune around 1250 rpm. 4 cams for a 5.0 aren't going to come cheap. Don't know if this would generate the same sound quality on a single cam engine though, hence my post. All the 5.0s have VVT, not just the automatic trans cars.

03-11-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
erk5000 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 SIM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,036	It's funny because I was thinking the same thing just now, if it's possible to get the cammed sound with a tune. Then I see this thread. So is it possible, if so I'd like to do it.

03-11-2011, 03:20 PM	#6
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	This kinda makes me wish I had an L99 now! Would love to have the sound, don't want to take the engine apart to get it (at least until the warranty is up).

03-11-2011, 03:24 PM	#7
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Unfortunately, now that I think about this idea more, it probably isn't possible using a single cam. Since the 5.0 has separate cams for the intake and exhaust valves on each cylinder head, it's possible to alter the cam phasing using the VVT. I don't think this will work with the intake and exhaust lobes on a single cam. Oh well.....