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cypressh · 09-20-2016, 05:59 PM

Well, My lifter and cam did not agree on something, and the Lifter decided to stop rolling and took a bit of material from the intake lobe on #3 cylinder

. So now after much heated self arguments and contemplation of selling the car, I want to rebuild.

I will be looking for a Mild Street Cam with a nice chop at idle and with a nice mid range power.

The Cam coming out of the car was put it by the Previous Owner and had it custom ground from comp, with the following specs.

gross valve lift int. .608 exh. .610
duration @ .050 230 239
lobe separation 115.0

I liked this cam but don't exactly want to go back to a comp. Cam, does anyone have any suggestions on a nice Cam, and also will be looking at lifters, push rods, and possibly trunion upgrade or rocker replacement.

jrhagen · 09-20-2016, 06:17 PM

I hear the GT11 is nice and reliable.

ksmrz · 09-20-2016, 06:21 PM

Call Cam motion and they will spec you one. Awesome customer service there

dentnshell · 09-20-2016, 06:31 PM

You already have JRE tuning it... call Ted up and tell him what you want. I assume he will be dong the re-tune... everybody might as well be on the same page from day one.

cypressh · 09-20-2016, 06:42 PM

dent, I would like to go back to JRE, but am thinking of trying a guy that's local to me here in Saskatchewan, Nothing against Teds ability for tuning cause this car ran flawless until this happened, but want to support local. hence why looking for opinions

dentnshell · 09-20-2016, 06:46 PM

I understand, I just figured that even a local guy could put it in and ted could probably dial it in, especially if it is a cam he is very familiar with. I would imagine the price would be right for Ted to do a re-tune.

Are you LS3 or L99?
I stayed with the VVT and really enjoy my SS1 cam from GPI. i believe it is from CamMotion

cypressh · 09-20-2016, 06:49 PM

I am LS3 with 4.11 gears

JCunningham · 09-24-2016, 01:04 AM

custom Cam Motion.

Kendall421 · 09-24-2016, 10:53 AM

I had my 2014 1LE cammed 2 weeks ago. BTR Stage 3 in a cam kit from JDP Motorsports. The kit is the way to go... Reliability. Cam, springs, trunyuns, push rods, Melling HV oil pump, timing chain and gear. Had Lingenfelter install and tune. Specifically asked for mild tune so keep best drivability. Love it! Nice chop, not over the top.

cypressh · 09-26-2016, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the opinions guys really appreciate it, I would only really be looking for Cam pushrods trunions, as I have everything else currently in the car including the .660 btr spring kit 3 bolt gear, k5r chain.

BubbaSS · 09-26-2016, 03:27 PM

Had same issue with my Custom grind Comp cam...Cam Motion Titan 3 is a very nice looking cam off the shelf and gave me some added torque. You sure that your lifters are in good shape?

insanity213 · 09-26-2016, 07:43 PM

I went with the BTR stage 2 kit. I don't track the car or anything, just wanted a little lope and good street manners.

Bo White · 09-26-2016, 08:59 PM

Keep intake duration in the 22X* range.

cypressh · 09-27-2016, 09:33 AM

I will keep that noted Bo. thank you.

09-20-2016, 05:59 PM	#1
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	Help me pick a Camshaft. Well, My lifter and cam did not agree on something, and the Lifter decided to stop rolling and took a bit of material from the intake lobe on #3 cylinder . So now after much heated self arguments and contemplation of selling the car, I want to rebuild. I will be looking for a Mild Street Cam with a nice chop at idle and with a nice mid range power. The Cam coming out of the car was put it by the Previous Owner and had it custom ground from comp, with the following specs. gross valve lift int. .608 exh. .610 duration @ .050 230 239 lobe separation 115.0 I liked this cam but don't exactly want to go back to a comp. Cam, does anyone have any suggestions on a nice Cam, and also will be looking at lifters, push rods, and possibly trunion upgrade or rocker replacement. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.

09-20-2016, 06:31 PM	#4
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	You already have JRE tuning it... call Ted up and tell him what you want. I assume he will be dong the re-tune... everybody might as well be on the same page from day one. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

09-20-2016, 06:42 PM	#5
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	dent, I would like to go back to JRE, but am thinking of trying a guy that's local to me here in Saskatchewan, Nothing against Teds ability for tuning cause this car ran flawless until this happened, but want to support local. hence why looking for opinions __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.

09-20-2016, 06:46 PM	#6
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	I understand, I just figured that even a local guy could put it in and ted could probably dial it in, especially if it is a cam he is very familiar with. I would imagine the price would be right for Ted to do a re-tune. Are you LS3 or L99? I stayed with the VVT and really enjoy my SS1 cam from GPI. i believe it is from CamMotion __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

09-20-2016, 06:49 PM	#7
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	I am LS3 with 4.11 gears __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.

09-20-2016, 06:17 PM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I hear the GT11 is nice and reliable.

09-20-2016, 06:21 PM	#3
ksmrz Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: wisconsin Posts: 334	Call Cam motion and they will spec you one. Awesome customer service there __________________ 2010 2SS LS3 228/235 Cam Motion custom ground cam, AI 280cc ported heads, Dynatech 1 7/8" long tubes, catless mids, CAI intake, ATI 10% UDP, CORSA cat back, Slp 160 tstat, gm 3.91s/Tru trac, EFI LIVE tuned by myself

09-24-2016, 01:04 AM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	custom Cam Motion. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-24-2016, 10:53 AM	#9
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	I had my 2014 1LE cammed 2 weeks ago. BTR Stage 3 in a cam kit from JDP Motorsports. The kit is the way to go... Reliability. Cam, springs, trunyuns, push rods, Melling HV oil pump, timing chain and gear. Had Lingenfelter install and tune. Specifically asked for mild tune so keep best drivability. Love it! Nice chop, not over the top.

09-26-2016, 11:16 AM	#10
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	Thanks for the opinions guys really appreciate it, I would only really be looking for Cam pushrods trunions, as I have everything else currently in the car including the .660 btr spring kit 3 bolt gear, k5r chain. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.

09-26-2016, 03:27 PM	#11
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Had same issue with my Custom grind Comp cam...Cam Motion Titan 3 is a very nice looking cam off the shelf and gave me some added torque. You sure that your lifters are in good shape? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

09-26-2016, 07:43 PM	#12
insanity213 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 114 View My Garage	I went with the BTR stage 2 kit. I don't track the car or anything, just wanted a little lope and good street manners.

09-26-2016, 08:59 PM	#13
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Keep intake duration in the 22X* range. __________________ 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

09-27-2016, 09:33 AM	#14
cypressh Canadian Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lumsden Saskatchewan Posts: 406	I will keep that noted Bo. thank you. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS --------------------------------------------------------- The cars we drive say a lot about us.