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VADER SS L99 · 08-28-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 376LS3

If you go on Comp Cams website, use the top numbers on the pic of my cam and it will tell you every detail. The first number is the intake lobe, second number is the exhaust lobe.

By that info it looks like LSL intake and LXL exhaust if I'm correct. Those really aren't super aggressive lobes compared to some, especially the LXL. There are definitely cams out there made on super aggressive lobes sold to street cars that shouldn't be.

376LS3 · 08-28-2014, 08:33 PM

Ya, they may have changed the lobe design after I bought mine. There are a couple different specs out there according to Lethal. Which could explain why I had such crappy dyno numbers. Either way, now my car makes 0hp. Haha

BOSS_HOSS · 09-02-2014, 05:22 PM

Lasted around 35000 mi. Had the JRE 445 package installed. Not sure of the issue but I'm sure its a failed lifter. I would really like to know the root cause this...pushrods too long? spring pressure too high?

I don't abuse or race the car at all, it drives 10mi to work and back. Check out the video I posted to youtube. Symptoms before the failure were very low oil pressure (half way between red and the first hash mark) and higher than normal oil temperature.

Any ideas from the experts out there...before I tear it down...what can I expect to see?

Thanks!

screamin chicken · 09-02-2014, 05:25 PM

Not a 5th gen. but I installed my cam in my 2000 Ws6 at 25,xxx miles and I only have 40,xxx and no problems since it just sits in the garage...

MightymouseSS · 09-02-2014, 06:40 PM

What springs are you running?

BOSS_HOSS · 09-02-2014, 08:22 PM

Comp cams - 26926

MightymouseSS · 09-03-2014, 12:26 AM

Thats unfortunate tear it up and keep us posted.

That_Guy · 09-03-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS_HOSS

Lasted around 35000 mi. Had the JRE 445 package installed. Not sure of the issue but I'm sure its a failed lifter. I would really like to know the root cause this...pushrods too long? spring pressure too high?

I don't abuse or race the car at all, it drives 10mi to work and back. Check out the video I posted to youtube. Symptoms before the failure were very low oil pressure (half way between red and the first hash mark) and higher than normal oil temperature.

Any ideas from the experts out there...before I tear it down...what can I expect to see?

Thanks!

I'm going to guess you broke a spring and bent valves

Lethal Racing · 10-11-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Ummm...

SDPC

Scoggin Dickey Parts Center....

Thought the "night fury" was a Lethal Racing cam?

It is very much a Lethal Racing cam. We order a good amount of parts from SDPC for the shop. They stock the cam on our design and made a part number for their system. You cannot order our cam direct from them.

All of the Lethal Racing cams we have - Night Fury( NA & Blower Version ), Enforcer( NA & Blower ), Prowler, Phantom, LR226, and are all now ground by Cam Motion and are sold with a Manley 660 Kit with Ti Retainers.

Shawn

Camaro Dude · 10-11-2014, 06:42 PM

I wonder which "LS3 cam package" is engineered for all out durability?
I'm almost tempted to start a new thread if a cam package exists that will allow the end user to reach 80000-100000 trouble free miles, with proper maintenance of course, or would I be dreaming?

Cam Motion is getting nice reviews as stand alone cam quality, but I think I'd be one who would be most interested in a complete package engineered for durability as number 1, and power number 2 on the priority list.

JCunningham · 10-11-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Racing

It is very much a Lethal Racing cam. We order a good amount of parts from SDPC for the shop. They stock the cam on our design and made a part number for their system. You cannot order our cam direct from them.

All of the Lethal Racing cams we have - Night Fury( NA & Blower Version ), Enforcer( NA & Blower ), Prowler, Phantom, LR226, and are all now ground by Cam Motion and are sold with a Manley 660 Kit with Ti Retainers.

Shawn

good move

BplumCrazy-SS · 10-14-2014, 09:12 AM

My enforcer cam had around 20-30k with very little wear when I pulled it for the new build

hammdo · 10-14-2014, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

I wonder which "LS3 cam package" is engineered for all out durability?
I'm almost tempted to start a new thread if a cam package exists that will allow the end user to reach 80000-100000 trouble free miles, with proper maintenance of course, or would I be dreaming?

Cam Motion is getting nice reviews as stand alone cam quality, but I think I'd be one who would be most interested in a complete package engineered for durability as number 1, and power number 2 on the priority list.

I would think the GMPP cam/heads combo would be that. Of course, if you have an L99, the lifters and conversion would come into play.

-Don

Camaro10ss1 · 01-17-2015, 11:34 PM

I'm wondering whats the ratio of cam failure that was self installation vs shop installation?

08-28-2014, 08:33 PM	#128
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	Ya, they may have changed the lobe design after I bought mine. There are a couple different specs out there according to Lethal. Which could explain why I had such crappy dyno numbers. Either way, now my car makes 0hp. Haha __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

09-02-2014, 05:25 PM	#130
screamin chicken Drives: 95 TA 00 WS6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States Posts: 96	Not a 5th gen. but I installed my cam in my 2000 Ws6 at 25,xxx miles and I only have 40,xxx and no problems since it just sits in the garage... __________________ 2014 Chevy Silverado Z71, LTZ 2007 Yukon XL ( this baby is loaded)SOLD 8-2-14 2000 WS6 way to many mods to list (FAST) 1995 TA A4 1999 EB expediton 1994 Dodge ram 5.9

09-02-2014, 06:40 PM	#131
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	What springs are you running? __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

09-02-2014, 08:22 PM	#132
BOSS_HOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 151	Comp cams - 26926 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 1 7/8" Long Tube American Racing Headers w/high flow cats, Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Shifter, JRE 445 Street Cam Package tuned via SCT, Pedders Street 1 Kit.

09-03-2014, 12:26 AM	#133
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	Thats unfortunate tear it up and keep us posted. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

10-11-2014, 06:42 PM	#136
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	I wonder which "LS3 cam package" is engineered for all out durability? I'm almost tempted to start a new thread if a cam package exists that will allow the end user to reach 80000-100000 trouble free miles, with proper maintenance of course, or would I be dreaming? Cam Motion is getting nice reviews as stand alone cam quality, but I think I'd be one who would be most interested in a complete package engineered for durability as number 1, and power number 2 on the priority list.

10-14-2014, 09:12 AM	#138
BplumCrazy-SS Drives: 416 w/TH400 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 697	My enforcer cam had around 20-30k with very little wear when I pulled it for the new build __________________ ERL 416 - 12.5 cr, TH400, Custom VVT Cam, PRC 255 heads, NW 102 TB, Aeromotive stealth fuel system, Fast 102 plumbed with a nitrous express direct port kit, BMR 15" conversion kit

01-17-2015, 11:34 PM	#140
Camaro10ss1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ls3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 267	I'm wondering whats the ratio of cam failure that was self installation vs shop installation?