Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
 
Phastek Performance
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Engine | Drivetrain | Powertrain Technical Discussions > Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 09-02-2015, 07:06 PM   #1
Hunker
 
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Saginaw
Posts: 29
Heads and Cam

I am trying to figure out what is the best head and cam lift for my LS3 this will not be a daily driver it has (m6) trans, I am hope to have more then 620 lift.
Hunker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-03-2015, 02:11 AM   #2
Bodywerks

 
Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Tucson
Posts: 866
Any good ported factory head will do, or look into aftermarket options. I went with PRC255 heads, but they were not my #1 choice. Only went with them for the price and no extra charge for custom size combustion chambers. Other than that they are very limiting as to what rockers you can run(in other words, stock rockers only).
__________________
2015 SS/RS/1LE
HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.
Bodywerks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-04-2015, 02:59 PM   #3
SSeniorMoment

 
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,190
There's a lot, key word being lot, of choices out there to choose from. Decide what you want, your goals and speak with a cam grinder or an experienced ls3 engine builder.

For me, my goal is to to walk 392 hemis and go on day trips/vacations, but I also live at altitude with curving roads to drive on.

Not being a Comp Cams fan, I phoned Kip at Cam Motion and we decided upon a complete NA package. Like a lot of others, I want drivability and substantial power increases.....what's best for you is a decision you need to make after doing a lot of research.
SSeniorMoment is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2015, 09:30 AM   #4
christianchevell
old school chevy rodder
 
christianchevell's Avatar
 
Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 5,588
read up on other heads posts in the past many of us added lots of information and stuff you should read up on....
__________________
2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop
christianchevell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2015, 04:42 PM   #5
Justin@CPR
 
Justin@CPR's Avatar
 
Drives: 2002 Trans Am
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mesa, Az
Posts: 52
We do a lot of different combo's based on the goals and setup. But for a NA car that does want to maintain a good amount of drivability we have a great setup and even on our junk 91 octane will crack 500 rwhp. We use our defibrillator cam, AI ported stock heads, and follow it up w/ either our ported LS3 manifold and TB combo or do a fast 102/102 setup or take it a bit further and have us port the fast too. Here are some idle clips of the cam btw.





Justin@CPR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-05-2015, 04:50 PM   #6
Bo White


 
Bo White's Avatar
 
Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Vance Alabama
Posts: 8,014
Just remember the cam specs can be smaller with a good port.
Bo White is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 12:40 PM   #7
JDP Motorsports
 
JDP Motorsports's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/ 2016 Camaro SS
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sandy, Utah
Posts: 3,256
There are a ton of options and opinions... I would suggest our Stage II CNC ported heads with a BTR Stage 4 camshaft. The cam specs are 233/248 .619"/.595" 113+5. We can also put together a custom camshaft depending on your goals and we have complete packages.

Please feel free to call or email me anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007
JDP Motorsports is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 01:12 PM   #8
Jpnyhc1le
 
Jpnyhc1le's Avatar
 
Drives: 2013 camaro 1ss 1le
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Long Island,ny
Posts: 224
I went with tsp 229/236 625/615 lift cam and prc 260 heads .i made over 500 rwhp on two different dynos and my car drives like stock. When i tell you my car drives like stock im being dead serious. It didnt drive like stock until jannetty tuned it but driveability is known to be very good with the 229/236 cam and you dont lose low end torque
__________________
C.a.i. With air scoop, nw 102,fast 102, fast aluminum fuel rails, tsp 229/236 cam, prc 260 heads,1 7/8 lth,catless mid pipes, underdrive pulley,toyo r888 315's


Jpnyhc1le is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 01:49 PM   #9
CGT
 
Drives: 2011 SSm6
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St.Louis
Posts: 355
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jpnyhc1le View Post
I went with tsp 229/236 625/615 lift cam and prc 260 heads .i made over 500 rwhp on two different dynos and my car drives like stock. When i tell you my car drives like stock im being dead serious. It didnt drive like stock until jannetty tuned it but driveability is known to be very good with the 229/236 cam and you dont lose low end torque
Cool! Was your 500 using SAE or STD correction?
CGT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 02:20 PM   #10
Avenging Orange


 
Avenging Orange's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clermont, IN
Posts: 3,297
Why are you fixated on a .600+ lift? For that matter, why is everyone stuck on this? Its like the notion that dyno numbers are the defining measure on performance? I can find cars all day long with a smaller lift cam that'll walk circles around some of these monster sticks. Its all about the proper combination of parts working together in perfect harmony. Please try to get this "bigger is always better" notion out of your heads. Remember, the bigger you go the more supporting mods you need. Take your time..do your homework...and put yourself in a position to make an educated decision. Good luck.
__________________
2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419.
Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!!
https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8
https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34
KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!
Avenging Orange is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 02:45 PM   #11
Jason 98 TA

 
Drives: Camaro
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,669
.600" lift doesn't determine if a cam is large or not. There's tons of aspects that go into a camshaft. Infact we have some new .600" lobes & .629" lobes that have been making power as good or better than anything we've run & they have lots less sewing machine noise thanks to a new profile.

Jason
Texas Speed
www.texas-speed.com
Jason 98 TA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 04:57 PM   #12
CWI
Helping Build America
 
CWI's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Freeport LPG Export
Posts: 3,839
I won't mention brand but my cam has .647 lift on intake and have no problems with it. Makes great power too.
__________________
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"
CWI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2015, 07:18 PM   #13
Jpnyhc1le
 
Jpnyhc1le's Avatar
 
Drives: 2013 camaro 1ss 1le
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Long Island,ny
Posts: 224
Quote:
Originally Posted by CGT View Post
Cool! Was your 500 using SAE or STD correction?
SAE
__________________
C.a.i. With air scoop, nw 102,fast 102, fast aluminum fuel rails, tsp 229/236 cam, prc 260 heads,1 7/8 lth,catless mid pipes, underdrive pulley,toyo r888 315's


Jpnyhc1le is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-16-2015, 02:14 AM   #14
NinoSS

 
Drives: 2SS/RS CGM LS3
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,619
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jpnyhc1le View Post
SAE
Did you see 500whp on JRE's dyno?
__________________
Current - 2018 NGM 1LE (LT4 conversion coming soon)
SOLD 2010 LS3 / Vengeance stage I cam / CAI intake w/ADM race scoop / Dynatech LT's / Eaton Posi LPE-JRE 3.91's / L99 Corsa / ZL1 wheels / NT05 275/315
NinoSS is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:22 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.