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FUN4JT · 01-19-2011, 03:53 PM

Aside from the LS9 cam (assumption is it will pass Ca. emissions) what options do I have for cams in CA? Both NA and SC.
Long range plans are to go with either a KB or Whipple on my LS3...

bowtiedriver · 01-20-2011, 05:12 PM

I can feel your pain in looking for that answer. Been trying to find something for a while. My L76 needs something a little bigger than what it has. I wander if I used an LS2 cam, or the cam from the L99 in my 6.0L block if that would pass the sniffer test. Wanting a small bump in power. I am not a cam expert by any means, but I think we are going to be somewhat limited here in California. The GMPP "hot cam" isn't even California legal, right???

FUN4JT · 01-20-2011, 06:29 PM

While I haven't looked into the GMPP "hot cam" recently I think I recall a notice about it being for "off road" use only. We may be limited to the LS9 cam but hopefully local (CA.) LSx tuners may be able to provide an answer.
Ideally I'd like to optimize the SC but not necessarily the end of the world if we can't stray outside of CARB limitations. Will post any findings as I gather them.

FTI-EDC · 01-21-2011, 11:23 AM

There are a few profiles that can be developed to work with highly regulated emission states such as California and Massachusetts. If you work with Mike at New Era performance parts in NY, I'm sure he can help you out with the correct valvetrain package.

hairzee · 06-14-2012, 07:48 PM

Sorry for resurrecting a dead post but when I do a search this what I get ...

What are people doing that live in these super restrictive smog states. Are people just going to swap cams come smog time or find "other" less reputable means of passing smog? Or can someone reccomend a grind that will pass. Or is the ls9 the only one.

I would love the JRE rough idle cam, especially since I can get it tuned through him for free. But come smog time, or even worse when I sell, what do I do then. I dont mind changing headers but a cam would be a real pain.

A SC is not off the table but I do love the sound and price of a cam. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Parag · 06-14-2012, 08:24 PM

If you have a rough idle, it wont pass

nitto85 · 07-01-2012, 08:32 PM

Is this the same for emissions in every state, or is California especially strict? I live in a emissions county here in Georgia and have a LS9 cam, but would eventually like to move to something that makes more power.

nighttowl · 07-01-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairzee

What are people doing that live in these super restrictive smog states

we save our stock parts!

01-19-2011, 03:53 PM	#1
FUN4JT Drives: 2010 SSRS, Victory Red, 6 speed Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 70	California Emissions Legal Cam (s) Aside from the LS9 cam (assumption is it will pass Ca. emissions) what options do I have for cams in CA? Both NA and SC. Long range plans are to go with either a KB or Whipple on my LS3...

01-21-2011, 11:23 AM	#4
FTI-EDC The stick man Drives: 2004 GTO - C5 'vert - SRX Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the new shop... working 24/7 Posts: 151	There are a few profiles that can be developed to work with highly regulated emission states such as California and Massachusetts. If you work with Mike at New Era performance parts in NY, I'm sure he can help you out with the correct valvetrain package. __________________ PONY WARS

06-14-2012, 07:48 PM	#5
hairzee Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 177	Sorry for resurrecting a dead post but when I do a search this what I get ... What are people doing that live in these super restrictive smog states. Are people just going to swap cams come smog time or find "other" less reputable means of passing smog? Or can someone reccomend a grind that will pass. Or is the ls9 the only one. I would love the JRE rough idle cam, especially since I can get it tuned through him for free. But come smog time, or even worse when I sell, what do I do then. I dont mind changing headers but a cam would be a real pain. A SC is not off the table but I do love the sound and price of a cam. Any input would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2010 SS, CAI intake, Kooks 1 7/8 LT with high flow cats, Pfadt Sways and Springs, Lloyds Mats, Magnaflow 3"cat back, Ported TB, JRE tune, Rx Catch Can, Forgestar F14, BMR subframe, BMR 4point strut brace.

06-14-2012, 08:24 PM	#6
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	If you have a rough idle, it wont pass __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

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01-20-2011, 05:12 PM	#2
bowtiedriver Drives: 2009 WhiteHot G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 71	I can feel your pain in looking for that answer. Been trying to find something for a while. My L76 needs something a little bigger than what it has. I wander if I used an LS2 cam, or the cam from the L99 in my 6.0L block if that would pass the sniffer test. Wanting a small bump in power. I am not a cam expert by any means, but I think we are going to be somewhat limited here in California. The GMPP "hot cam" isn't even California legal, right???

01-20-2011, 06:29 PM	#3
FUN4JT Drives: 2010 SSRS, Victory Red, 6 speed Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 70	While I haven't looked into the GMPP "hot cam" recently I think I recall a notice about it being for "off road" use only. We may be limited to the LS9 cam but hopefully local (CA.) LSx tuners may be able to provide an answer. Ideally I'd like to optimize the SC but not necessarily the end of the world if we can't stray outside of CARB limitations. Will post any findings as I gather them.

07-01-2012, 08:32 PM	#7
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Is this the same for emissions in every state, or is California especially strict? I live in a emissions county here in Georgia and have a LS9 cam, but would eventually like to move to something that makes more power.