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Dmpsix · 06-14-2016, 09:10 AM

Like the title states, however I'm more leaning towards fellow L99 owners such as myself.

LS3 owners need not apply you guys make me jealous with your cam costs.

Anyways... Did you guys VVT or LS3 conversion?

havelegs · 06-14-2016, 09:58 AM

In for answers. I seek the wisdom of those with cams. Teach me, teach me.

havelegs · 06-14-2016, 09:59 AM

But I hear it's best to keep VVT since it's hot and you can scream VTECCCCCCC when it kicks in.

2010reddevil · 06-14-2016, 10:33 AM

If I had a L99, I'd definitely keep the VVT active but ditch the AFM assembly all together. A potent VVT cam with supporting mods (full exhaust, tune etc) and a set of sticky tires with a good converter will yield a very quick car. Look @ the fast list and you will see what I mean.

JerTM · 06-14-2016, 10:48 AM

Even if I had an L99 I couldn't chime in lol I bought my cam used and did all the work myself.

Mongo36 · 06-15-2016, 10:25 AM

JDP Sales · 06-15-2016, 10:33 AM

We're still on the fence about VVT or not on the 5th Gens. We haven't seen enough low end to say for certain that one is better than the other. You are going to spend roughly $4,000 to have this done correctly. Just ship it to me ;-)

All the best,

Jared Royce
801.545.4215

985ss · 06-15-2016, 10:39 AM

I have someone offering a free ls9 cam. I'm not sure if I should take it. Any info about how that would work? How hard is install? Is it compatible with my stock l99?

DOC52 · 06-15-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Sales

We're still on the fence about VVT or not on the 5th Gens. We haven't seen enough low end to say for certain that one is better than the other. You are going to spend roughly $4,000 to have this done correctly. Just ship it to me ;-)

All the best,

Jared Royce
801.545.4215

Lol at $4k

Go to a reputable local shop and they'll cut a grand off that price at least.

JusticePete · 06-15-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmpsix

Like the title states, however I'm more leaning towards fellow L99 owners such as myself.

LS3 owners need not apply you guys make me jealous with your cam costs.

Anyways... Did you guys VVT or LS3 conversion?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 985ss

I have someone offering a free ls9 cam. I'm not sure if I should take it. Any info about how that would work? How hard is install? Is it compatible with my stock l99?

A cam is like a custom suit. A great deal on a 42 Long isn't a good fit for a 38 Short even if it is free.

Some want a dyno queen big number, some want a high RPM number. Me, I like big broad fat torque and HP curves. I want a driver's cam.

What do you want?

flyer08 · 06-15-2016, 12:41 PM

Forget cost of parts but that should be close to equal anywhere you go. Labor was 1300 for L99 cam and converter install... guy south of SA is working on my car.

Pm me if you want details

insanity213 · 06-15-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DOC52

Lol at $4k

Go to a reputable local shop and they'll cut a grand off that price at least.

Yeah, this... For $4k I'm getting a new oil pump, stage 2 BTR cam kit, long tubes with high flow cats and a full dyno tune.

Dmpsix · 06-15-2016, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyer08

Forget cost of parts but that should be close to equal anywhere you go. Labor was 1300 for L99 cam and converter install... guy south of SA is working on my car.

Pm me if you want details

Guy south of SA? Or was it a shop?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Some want a dyno queen big number, some want a high RPM number. Me, I like big broad fat torque and HP curves. I want a driver's cam.

What do you want?

Definitely wouldn't want some dyno queen numbers, I have an L99 and I'm not looking to have anything crazy done. Might replace the torque converter though just to help.

I would basically like something that has some decent street manners and wont destroy my engine but with a nice lope.

Not sure if nightfury is too aggressive or not, but something with a lope like that.

Dmpsix · 06-15-2016, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by insanity213

Yeah, this... For $4k I'm getting a new oil pump, stage 2 BTR cam kit, long tubes with high flow cats and a full dyno tune.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOC52

Lol at $4k

Go to a reputable local shop and they'll cut a grand off that price at least.

Maybe I gotta shop around but I swear every major shop on this sight including that Ryno guy who has built a ton of cams for people here quoted at LEAST $4.5k

Where you guys goin'?

06-14-2016, 09:10 AM	#1
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	What did you pay for your cam? Was it worth? Like the title states, however I'm more leaning towards fellow L99 owners such as myself. LS3 owners need not apply you guys make me jealous with your cam costs. Anyways... Did you guys VVT or LS3 conversion?

06-14-2016, 10:33 AM	#4
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	If I had a L99, I'd definitely keep the VVT active but ditch the AFM assembly all together. A potent VVT cam with supporting mods (full exhaust, tune etc) and a set of sticky tires with a good converter will yield a very quick car. Look @ the fast list and you will see what I mean. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

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havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 995	In for answers. I seek the wisdom of those with cams. Teach me, teach me.

06-14-2016, 09:59 AM	#3
havelegs Drives: '23 LT1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 995	But I hear it's best to keep VVT since it's hot and you can scream VTECCCCCCC when it kicks in.

06-14-2016, 10:48 AM	#5
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	Even if I had an L99 I couldn't chime in lol I bought my cam used and did all the work myself.

06-15-2016, 10:33 AM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	We're still on the fence about VVT or not on the 5th Gens. We haven't seen enough low end to say for certain that one is better than the other. You are going to spend roughly $4,000 to have this done correctly. Just ship it to me ;-) All the best, Jared Royce 801.545.4215

06-15-2016, 10:39 AM	#8
985ss Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 22	I have someone offering a free ls9 cam. I'm not sure if I should take it. Any info about how that would work? How hard is install? Is it compatible with my stock l99?

06-15-2016, 12:41 PM	#11
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Forget cost of parts but that should be close to equal anywhere you go. Labor was 1300 for L99 cam and converter install... guy south of SA is working on my car. Pm me if you want details