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Vicster · 10-05-2013, 05:46 PM

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sporto20 · 10-05-2013, 09:58 PM

I have the LPE GT9 cam and love it!!

Flavorwrench · 10-06-2013, 08:46 AM

This is Rocket Science!
The good news is that all of this has been done many times over and I think you will agree if you do additional research over on CTSVOwners .com. Look up "Rubber Duck" if you want the rocket science explanation, nothing short of amazing.

The 1 7/8 headers and 90mm TB will will put you in a different parts list. My advice would be to save your money on excessive heads/blower porting, unless you are doing it yourself. Porting the snout is a must! Check out Brian Tooley's camshafts, or Keith's Street/Track sweeper series (If you can still get one) Everyone has an opinion for sure but for me I'm glad I didn't get caught up in the bigger the better with camshafts, the BTR2 is making over 700 to the ground. Spend your money on upgrading your HX and HX pump and add capacity with a coolant tank. Running 15lbs of boost generates a ton of heat and the PCM will cap your efforts by pulling timing. 92 octane up here in WA, was huge deciding factor for me. Hope some of my "Opinions" help you with your build, Good Luck!

hognutz · 10-06-2013, 11:20 PM

don't forget about the ZR1 cam. 35hp oem drivability. $109

if you going to pull the snout port it.

porting will definatly make more power but you just have to decide how far you want to tear down and how much money you want to spend.

ZL1RHINO · 10-07-2013, 08:41 AM

Just porting the snout doesn't do much. I would port the blower as well.

Flavorwrench · 10-07-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1RHINO

Just porting the snout doesn't do much. I would port the blower as well.

red67 · 10-07-2013, 10:06 AM

call Late Model and be done

sporto20 · 10-07-2013, 10:23 AM

The drivability around town is excellent!! The exhaust flaps keep it from being too loud when cruising, but is is a BEAST in start-up and WOT.

gen=5 · 10-07-2013, 03:20 PM

Here is the deal I spoke to lingenfelter just a couple of days ago. if you look at my list of parts you will see what i have..i was going to port the snout and add the TB together..But lingenfelter told me that its not worth the 30hp everyone thinks it is. they told me not to bother to port it. they said the only time they port it is when they are doing a cam,otherwise the cost of pulling it and porting it is not worth it...
But since your already doing a cam then go ahead and do it,lingenfelter told me the reason they port it is the smooth out the thottle response not for the power gain.. if anyone should know its them.. I was told that they do at least 100 ZL1's a yr in house ,not including all the parts they sell.
I have the GT9 cam which does not have a lot of lobe for a larger cam ,but it does pull like a huge train on the freeway ,it has a huge KICK IN THE PANTS FEEL,LOL i hope it helps

Vicster · 10-07-2013, 03:39 PM

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dmax86 · 10-07-2013, 04:07 PM

BTR Stage 3

fourcammer · 10-07-2013, 05:49 PM

eps is making mine .

jessrayo · 10-07-2013, 07:59 PM

Do you have an auto or a manual? It makes a difference when you get to the camshaft. It you have the option of revving it up and dragging the clutch a little at start you can handle a lot more cam. With my car you have to work the clutch a little more than the stock engine or it will die on you. I don't think you can put the really radical cams in an auto without stall problems, unless you keep the idle very high, and then you start battling the torque converter...

fourcammer · 10-13-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicster

So what is the specs of the cam?

I knew someone would ask this lol. I will call Geoff back and get exact numbers .

10-05-2013, 05:46 PM	#1
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 663 View My Garage	delete delete Last edited by Vicster; 07-17-2021 at 09:27 PM.

10-05-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
sporto20 Drives: 1. 2010 2SS (sold) 2. 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TX Posts: 90 View My Garage	I have the LPE GT9 cam and love it!! __________________ 710 RWHP; 667 torque Ported Supercharger, Snout and TB Rotofab CAI Kooks 1 7/8” Headers w/ high flow Cats LPE GT9 Cam, BTR Springs and Comp Pushrods 160 degree thermostat 2.55" Upper/9.1" Lower SC pulley w/ balancer LPE solid isolator, ID850 Injectors LPE heat exchanger w/ fans Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Custom Tune

10-06-2013, 08:46 AM	#3
Flavorwrench Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 67 RS-SS TwinTurbo Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 147	This is Rocket Science! The good news is that all of this has been done many times over and I think you will agree if you do additional research over on CTSVOwners .com. Look up "Rubber Duck" if you want the rocket science explanation, nothing short of amazing. The 1 7/8 headers and 90mm TB will will put you in a different parts list. My advice would be to save your money on excessive heads/blower porting, unless you are doing it yourself. Porting the snout is a must! Check out Brian Tooley's camshafts, or Keith's Street/Track sweeper series (If you can still get one) Everyone has an opinion for sure but for me I'm glad I didn't get caught up in the bigger the better with camshafts, the BTR2 is making over 700 to the ground. Spend your money on upgrading your HX and HX pump and add capacity with a coolant tank. Running 15lbs of boost generates a ton of heat and the PCM will cap your efforts by pulling timing. 92 octane up here in WA, was huge deciding factor for me. Hope some of my "Opinions" help you with your build, Good Luck! __________________ 2012 CAMARO ZL1 Brian Tooley Racing Stage 2 Camshaft, BTR Platinum Springs, Titanium Retainers, Comp Cams pushrods, ID850 injectors, NGK TR7ix Plugs, My Ported Blower Snout (102mm), My Ported Blower, Nick Williams 102mm TB, Airaid CAI, LPE 2.55" upper, 50mm & 100mm pulley's, Gates Green, Meziere HX Pump, KD Innovations HX, My HX Tank, Saikou Michi Cans, 160º Thermostat, IW Balancer, 9.55 blower pulley, Stainless Works 2" headers w/high flow CATS, Kenne Bell BAP, NGK AFX NTK 722.12 rwh / 675.46 rwt 92 Octane

10-06-2013, 11:20 PM	#4
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	don't forget about the ZR1 cam. 35hp oem drivability. $109 if you going to pull the snout port it. porting will definatly make more power but you just have to decide how far you want to tear down and how much money you want to spend. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

10-07-2013, 10:23 AM	#8
sporto20 Drives: 1. 2010 2SS (sold) 2. 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TX Posts: 90 View My Garage	The drivability around town is excellent!! The exhaust flaps keep it from being too loud when cruising, but is is a BEAST in start-up and WOT. __________________ 710 RWHP; 667 torque Ported Supercharger, Snout and TB Rotofab CAI Kooks 1 7/8” Headers w/ high flow Cats LPE GT9 Cam, BTR Springs and Comp Pushrods 160 degree thermostat 2.55" Upper/9.1" Lower SC pulley w/ balancer LPE solid isolator, ID850 Injectors LPE heat exchanger w/ fans Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Custom Tune

10-07-2013, 08:41 AM	#5
ZL1RHINO Drives: 2013 black on black Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia,Texas Posts: 122 View My Garage	Just porting the snout doesn't do much. I would port the blower as well.

10-07-2013, 10:06 AM	#7
red67 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 52	call Late Model and be done

10-07-2013, 03:20 PM	#9
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,312 View My Garage	Here is the deal I spoke to lingenfelter just a couple of days ago. if you look at my list of parts you will see what i have..i was going to port the snout and add the TB together..But lingenfelter told me that its not worth the 30hp everyone thinks it is. they told me not to bother to port it. they said the only time they port it is when they are doing a cam,otherwise the cost of pulling it and porting it is not worth it... But since your already doing a cam then go ahead and do it,lingenfelter told me the reason they port it is the smooth out the thottle response not for the power gain.. if anyone should know its them.. I was told that they do at least 100 ZL1's a yr in house ,not including all the parts they sell. I have the GT9 cam which does not have a lot of lobe for a larger cam ,but it does pull like a huge train on the freeway ,it has a huge KICK IN THE PANTS FEEL,LOL i hope it helps __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

10-07-2013, 03:39 PM	#10
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 663 View My Garage	. __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!! Last edited by Vicster; 10-10-2014 at 12:16 AM.

10-07-2013, 04:07 PM	#11
dmax86 Drives: 2016 Z06 C7R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	BTR Stage 3 __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

10-07-2013, 05:49 PM	#12
fourcammer Drives: 7331 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: tejas Posts: 121	eps is making mine .

10-07-2013, 07:59 PM	#13
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	Do you have an auto or a manual? It makes a difference when you get to the camshaft. It you have the option of revving it up and dragging the clutch a little at start you can handle a lot more cam. With my car you have to work the clutch a little more than the stock engine or it will die on you. I don't think you can put the really radical cams in an auto without stall problems, unless you keep the idle very high, and then you start battling the torque converter... __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.