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b4wheeler · 12-02-2019, 10:42 AM

Would it be beneficial or detrimental to do a cam swap a little at a time.

Like buying a set of springs and installing them before you can afford to get the camshaft.

or is this idea just a big waste of time?

I probably know the answer, but just thought I would put it put there.

zz430camaro · 12-02-2019, 10:50 AM

Just do it all at once. If you have to buy all the parts a little at a time so be it.

b4wheeler · 12-02-2019, 10:54 AM

YEAH, I figured that, was a silly question and really made no sense when I started typing...

pyroguy · 12-02-2019, 03:15 PM

As stated above, you can buy piece by piece, but don't install piece by piece. You should wait and do the install all at once.

weSS1LEy · 12-03-2019, 02:31 AM

There’re deals to be had on complete kits, but do what you can do I guess. I paid big money here in Canada for the whole thing. Cam, pushrods, springs, timing gear, pre built bushed rockers, c5r chain, oil pickup tube brace, and installation and tuning.

Juiced1 · 12-03-2019, 09:28 AM

Do it all together. Let's say you install the springs and then never get around to doing the cam....It would kind of be a waste. We can piece a build together for you if you need help.

b4wheeler · 12-03-2019, 11:11 AM

PM'D

12-02-2019, 10:42 AM	#1
b4wheeler Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cordova, Md Posts: 590 View My Garage	Cam Change - over time - Would it be beneficial or detrimental to do a cam swap a little at a time. Like buying a set of springs and installing them before you can afford to get the camshaft. or is this idea just a big waste of time? I probably know the answer, but just thought I would put it put there. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Convertible, Victory Red, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers, No Cats, Straight piped, Bo White TB, ZL1 CONVERSION, CDC Roll bar and some powder coating and dipping.

12-02-2019, 10:50 AM	#2
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	Just do it all at once. If you have to buy all the parts a little at a time so be it. __________________ 2015 1LE, TSP 225/236 113+3, VMAX Throttle Body, CAI with race scoop, GPI Ported Intake, Land Speed Stage 2 Heads, 1-7/8 headers, NPP exhaust, 25% Fluidampr, LT1-S Monster Clutch, 485 RWHP & 444 TQ

12-02-2019, 10:54 AM	#3
b4wheeler Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cordova, Md Posts: 590 View My Garage	YEAH, I figured that, was a silly question and really made no sense when I started typing... __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Convertible, Victory Red, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers, No Cats, Straight piped, Bo White TB, ZL1 CONVERSION, CDC Roll bar and some powder coating and dipping.

12-02-2019, 03:15 PM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	As stated above, you can buy piece by piece, but don't install piece by piece. You should wait and do the install all at once. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

12-03-2019, 02:31 AM	#5
weSS1LEy weSS1LEy Drives: 2015 camaro 2ss/rs/1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna Posts: 510	There’re deals to be had on complete kits, but do what you can do I guess. I paid big money here in Canada for the whole thing. Cam, pushrods, springs, timing gear, pre built bushed rockers, c5r chain, oil pickup tube brace, and installation and tuning. __________________ Rotofab, arh no cats, atak, elite cc, 94 octane tune, Mobil 1, phastek scoop, custom cam 230/243 .621 .604 114+4, related cam kit stuff. 470/435 rwhp/rwtq

12-03-2019, 09:28 AM	#6
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Do it all together. Let's say you install the springs and then never get around to doing the cam....It would kind of be a waste. We can piece a build together for you if you need help.

12-03-2019, 11:11 AM	#7
b4wheeler Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cordova, Md Posts: 590 View My Garage	PM'D __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Convertible, Victory Red, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers, No Cats, Straight piped, Bo White TB, ZL1 CONVERSION, CDC Roll bar and some powder coating and dipping.