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Winemedineme69me · 12-09-2020, 07:12 PM

Hi guys,

What's your take on the TSP bald eagle NA cam? Anything else you recommend? I want a cam that's not going to beat up my valve train, I won't be drag racing but instead just cruising the highways.
I've got a 2014 Camaro 1SS LS3 with 98k miles with the following mods. I seafoamed the engine with 4 spray cans through the brake booster line going into the intake manifold to clean out the top of the engine.

Dyno Steve tune with SCT x4
KN CAI with metal inlet tube I wrapped in aluminum heat wrap tape.
NGK TR6 iridium plugs
Taylor 8.6mm plug wires
DNA motoring 1 3/4" long tube headers
No cats with factory NPP exhaust with fuse pull
AAM 3.91 gears

WHAMMO · 12-09-2020, 07:21 PM

I think 229/242 600' 600' wont be too bad for your valvetrain. You could get away with single springs too.

Its a bit large for your needs, but nothing bad. I would run it. With a good tuner, you'll be alright with this cam if you ain't a *****

Winemedineme69me · 12-09-2020, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

I think 229/242 600' 600' wont be too bad for your valvetrain. You could get away with single springs too.

Its a bit large for your needs, but nothing bad. I would run it. With a good tuner, you'll be alright with this cam if you ain't a *****

What kind of power you think I'll get?

Clarkstar · 12-09-2020, 07:57 PM

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What kind of power you think I'll get?

450/425 to the wheels is my guess...

Winemedineme69me · 12-09-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

450/425 to the wheels is my guess...

That's not bad, I'll install a LFP 25% under drive balancer pulley as well

WHAMMO · 12-09-2020, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Winemedineme69me

What kind of power you think I'll get?

Depends mostly on the dyno and what other supporting mods you have and what fuel.

Anywhere from 445-480...

07-SRT · 12-10-2020, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Winemedineme69me

That's not bad, I'll install a LFP 25% under drive balancer pulley as well

You have electric steering, maybe 5 rwhp.

Winemedineme69me · 12-10-2020, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

Depends mostly on the dyno and what other supporting mods you have and what fuel.

Anywhere from 445-480...

Nice, that's pretty much what I was thinking

Winemedineme69me · 12-10-2020, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 07-SRT

You have electric steering, maybe 5 rwhp.

You think the udp is worth it?

07-SRT · 12-10-2020, 12:28 PM

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You think the udp is worth it?

Not when you have electric steering ( cost vs HP gained) I would rather spend that money elsewhere on the build.

Winemedineme69me · 12-10-2020, 12:34 PM

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Not when you have electric steering ( cost vs HP gained) I would rather spend that money elsewhere on the build.

I see, well what would you spend it on? I'm getting the spread bald eagle cam kit with springs and pushrods, ICT billet high volume oil pump, gasket kit, SLP 160 degree tstat, 1 bolt to 3 bolt cam conversion kit with chain.

Do you recommend maybe thinner head gaskets to increase compression? Go from the stock .50 head gasket to say a .40?

InFiD3ViL · 12-10-2020, 01:05 PM

Trunnion kit. Personally, I wouldn't do a cam swap without it.

Winemedineme69me · 12-10-2020, 01:08 PM

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Trunnion kit. Personally, I wouldn't do a cam swap without it.

Is it really needed for this low lift cam?

07-SRT · 12-10-2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Winemedineme69me

I see, well what would you spend it on? I'm getting the spread bald eagle cam kit with springs and pushrods, ICT billet high volume oil pump, gasket kit, SLP 160 degree tstat, 1 bolt to 3 bolt cam conversion kit with chain.

Do you recommend maybe thinner head gaskets to increase compression? Go from the stock .50 head gasket to say a .40?

Even though you're a " low lift cam" compared to other cams, your lift is still higher than stock and what the parts are engineered for. I would upgrade to GM racing or AKA "caddy lifters over the LS7 and CHE trunnions just for piece of mind.

12-09-2020, 07:12 PM	#1
Winemedineme69me Drives: Camaro ss Chevy Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Us Posts: 104	Opinions on the TSP cleetus mcfarland bald eagle NA LS3 cam Hi guys, What's your take on the TSP bald eagle NA cam? Anything else you recommend? I want a cam that's not going to beat up my valve train, I won't be drag racing but instead just cruising the highways. I've got a 2014 Camaro 1SS LS3 with 98k miles with the following mods. I seafoamed the engine with 4 spray cans through the brake booster line going into the intake manifold to clean out the top of the engine. Dyno Steve tune with SCT x4 KN CAI with metal inlet tube I wrapped in aluminum heat wrap tape. NGK TR6 iridium plugs Taylor 8.6mm plug wires DNA motoring 1 3/4" long tube headers No cats with factory NPP exhaust with fuse pull AAM 3.91 gears Attached Images

12-09-2020, 07:21 PM	#2
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	I think 229/242 600' 600' wont be too bad for your valvetrain. You could get away with single springs too. Its a bit large for your needs, but nothing bad. I would run it. With a good tuner, you'll be alright with this cam if you ain't a ***** __________________ 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.

12-10-2020, 01:05 PM	#12
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Trunnion kit. Personally, I wouldn't do a cam swap without it. __________________ 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