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asnutter77 · 06-08-2017, 03:39 PM

I'm looking into getting an aftermarket camshaft installed on my L99 2011 Camaro SS and was wondering what my options are. I'm not an expert on this stuff and would appreciate any help, Thanks in advance.

PostNup · 06-08-2017, 03:45 PM

Call Pete at JPSSonline.

There are a few other reputable vendors around you, just can't think of their names off the top of my head.

I'm sure others will help here shortly.

Abelardoo_12 · 06-08-2017, 04:49 PM

For an l99 a vvt cam would be more beneficial over a full ls3 conversion. Those vvt cams make really good power. You can talk to ryan at gpi or to tsp, they both know this vvt cams really good and can help you out on what's right for you. They're both on this forum so you can pm them through here

PapaKlutch · 06-08-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by asnutter77

I'm looking into getting an aftermarket camshaft installed on my L99 2011 Camaro SS and was wondering what my options are. I'm not an expert on this stuff and would appreciate any help, Thanks in advance.

Gwatney has the L99 very well dialed in. If I had an L99, I'd have one of their cams in it. gwatneyperformance.com

SquawkVFR · 06-08-2017, 05:34 PM

Options?

Buy one of the many available on the market.
Install it yourself
Have a friend install it
Have it professionally installed

Those are your options.

InFiD3ViL · 06-08-2017, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

Options?

Buy one of the many available on the market.
Install it yourself
Have a friend install it
Have it professionally installed

Those are your options.

Well...that about sums it up!

PostNup · 06-08-2017, 06:36 PM

True that... but have a professional tune it!!

PostNup · 06-08-2017, 06:37 PM

PS... The top of the Fast List is just littered with GPI VVT cams. Just saying, and i dont even have one...yet

QUICRNU · 06-08-2017, 10:30 PM

GPI VVT cams are on the money for sure.

Curious your end goals? What power, FI one day? Daily driver??

Bo White · 06-09-2017, 12:31 AM

What stall converter?

Avenging Orange · 06-09-2017, 07:16 AM

There are way too many options and opinions. Way too many other things that have to be considered.
I would do a lot of reading and educate yourself. At least get some basic knowledge so YOU can make an educated decision. Do not just get something because someone else says so.

GONIF · 06-10-2017, 03:10 PM

Do yourself a favor and let a reputable shop that knows what they are doing supply the parts, install it and tune it . That way you can be sure all will go well and they will stand behind it should there be a problem.

christianchevell · 06-11-2017, 09:16 AM

Between AFM/DOD delete and other things many run scared with future spring changes and just blow it as the cost is about a grand usually more for shops as the heads have to be pulled the TTY bolts, and head gasket changed the lifter baskets then changed, and the valley cover changed to ls3 to ditch the actuators for the AFM, new phaser and if you want to keep the VVT feature which is real nice then you can think converter to match...even more money.... SO lots to think of, I believe back when I had my 11 l99 vert it MAST was the first with the VVT cams and phasers and such..and now many places have them, a good 8620 core helps now they make them and some br30 break in oil.... Cammotion a guy named KIP used to be on here helping people, other places that make them are all over now, TSP, COMP of course and places like Tick/JDP/Jannetty etc installing them that may have more of the answers you need to know between reading up and figuring your budget your with parts most likely at 4 + grand if you don't find a production shop like some....like in Tampa tuning or Livernois that crank them out and run specials....

litle88 · 06-11-2017, 12:11 PM

This is whats been proven time and time again.....

GPI Cams you will get all you need for the install in their cam kits but you pick the stage. From being in the game since 1998 I would just go to the highest one cause if you like to be conservative I guarantee you that next year you'll want to go bigger.

Circle D converters (the converter stall speed will depend on the cam you choose)

You'll need a bigger trans cooler as well.

You'll also need a quality tune and SOMEONE that KNOWS HOW TO PROPERLY TUNE A 6L80.

06-08-2017, 03:39 PM	#1
asnutter77 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS L99 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Southeast Va Posts: 32	Aftermarket cam I'm looking into getting an aftermarket camshaft installed on my L99 2011 Camaro SS and was wondering what my options are. I'm not an expert on this stuff and would appreciate any help, Thanks in advance.

06-08-2017, 03:45 PM	#2
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	Call Pete at JPSSonline. There are a few other reputable vendors around you, just can't think of their names off the top of my head. I'm sure others will help here shortly. __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

06-08-2017, 06:36 PM	#7
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	True that... but have a professional tune it!! __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

06-08-2017, 06:37 PM	#8
PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	PS... The top of the Fast List is just littered with GPI VVT cams. Just saying, and i dont even have one...yet __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

06-08-2017, 10:30 PM	#9
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	GPI VVT cams are on the money for sure. Curious your end goals? What power, FI one day? Daily driver?? __________________ Apex Focused

06-08-2017, 04:49 PM	#3
Abelardoo_12 Drives: 2011 camaro ss convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 421	For an l99 a vvt cam would be more beneficial over a full ls3 conversion. Those vvt cams make really good power. You can talk to ryan at gpi or to tsp, they both know this vvt cams really good and can help you out on what's right for you. They're both on this forum so you can pm them through here

06-08-2017, 05:34 PM	#5
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	Options? Buy one of the many available on the market. Install it yourself Have a friend install it Have it professionally installed Those are your options.

06-09-2017, 12:31 AM	#10
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	What stall converter? __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

06-09-2017, 07:16 AM	#11
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	There are way too many options and opinions. Way too many other things that have to be considered. I would do a lot of reading and educate yourself. At least get some basic knowledge so YOU can make an educated decision. Do not just get something because someone else says so. __________________ 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!!

06-10-2017, 03:10 PM	#12
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Do yourself a favor and let a reputable shop that knows what they are doing supply the parts, install it and tune it . That way you can be sure all will go well and they will stand behind it should there be a problem. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

06-11-2017, 09:16 AM	#13
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Between AFM/DOD delete and other things many run scared with future spring changes and just blow it as the cost is about a grand usually more for shops as the heads have to be pulled the TTY bolts, and head gasket changed the lifter baskets then changed, and the valley cover changed to ls3 to ditch the actuators for the AFM, new phaser and if you want to keep the VVT feature which is real nice then you can think converter to match...even more money.... SO lots to think of, I believe back when I had my 11 l99 vert it MAST was the first with the VVT cams and phasers and such..and now many places have them, a good 8620 core helps now they make them and some br30 break in oil.... Cammotion a guy named KIP used to be on here helping people, other places that make them are all over now, TSP, COMP of course and places like Tick/JDP/Jannetty etc installing them that may have more of the answers you need to know between reading up and figuring your budget your with parts most likely at 4 + grand if you don't find a production shop like some....like in Tampa tuning or Livernois that crank them out and run specials.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

06-11-2017, 12:11 PM	#14
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	This is whats been proven time and time again..... GPI Cams you will get all you need for the install in their cam kits but you pick the stage. From being in the game since 1998 I would just go to the highest one cause if you like to be conservative I guarantee you that next year you'll want to go bigger. Circle D converters (the converter stall speed will depend on the cam you choose) You'll need a bigger trans cooler as well. You'll also need a quality tune and SOMEONE that KNOWS HOW TO PROPERLY TUNE A 6L80. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.