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mike.nite · 02-12-2012, 05:18 PM

As the title says I'm looking for a new camshaft. I would like to do a L99-to-LS3 convertion and need cam that doesn't make the car sound "cammed".

The bigger the gains the better (preferably at mid and lower RPMS). Are there cams available which produces nice numbers while sounding stealth/ stock?

Any recommendations are welcome. thanks.

lexlueger · 02-12-2012, 05:21 PM

LS9 cam is the only one I can think of. Decent gains for a N/A build. Next to no lope.

The Stig · 02-12-2012, 05:30 PM

If you want big numbers then the car is going to sound "cammed"

sspaul · 02-13-2012, 12:45 AM

the lingenfelter gt11 cam is a good stealth cam, you can get big cams that don't give you the cammed sound, the lsa will play a big part in that as well as your tune

mike.nite · 02-13-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sspaul

the lingenfelter gt11 cam is a good stealth cam, you can get big cams that don't give you the cammed sound, the lsa will play a big part in that as well as your tune

Yes the GT-11 is definately one of my favorites so far. This cam seems to be mild in duration but at the same time it's high in lift.

I just need to make shure that the car doesn't sound cammed. So please keep the suggestions comming..

Padre · 02-13-2012, 05:25 PM

+1 on the Lingenfelters. I have a GT-9, which drives great, but is for a blower and requires .675 dual springs. The GT-11 is a good choice for N/A.

Padre

Parag · 02-13-2012, 05:30 PM

you want to find a high lift, short duration blower cam. alot of places do custom cuts, that may be your only option. if you want the low end power than you do not want to cam it. that is the whole idea to sacrifice the low end for the high.
just go with an ls7 cam.

HaubSS · 02-13-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Parag

you want to find a high lift, short duration blower cam. alot of places do custom cuts, that may be your only option. if you want the low end power than you do not want to cam it. that is the whole idea to sacrifice the low end for the high.
just go with an ls7 cam.

However, since the OP is running an A6, he should be able to conter this with a small stall. Blower cams are going to be your best bet IMO, they have wide LSA's and very nice lift numbers.

Not familiar with the GT-11, but have heard great things.

LS9 cams sound almost stock, and will give a descent power increase. Really nice cam for a mild build.

Padre · 02-13-2012, 05:50 PM

FWIW, I gained 48rwhp with my GT9, before the blower. I have a torque converter but really did not need it for the cam.

Padre

SSDan · 02-13-2012, 05:53 PM

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I just need to make shure that the car doesn't sound cammed. So please keep the suggestions comming..

Just curious as to why - I know its not for everyone but a cammed LS engine is one sweet sound to my ears.

molsonbrador · 02-13-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

Just curious as to why - I know its not for everyone but a cammed LS engine is one sweet sound to my ears.

Wondering same thing.

brantley847 · 02-13-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by molsonbrador

Wondering same thing.

make that a +2...

It not only turns heads at car shows, but even people who are not gear heads know what that sound is on the street... People like to test cars with basic bolt ons..but my buddy in his cam, it almost seems people are afraid to pass him out of fear lol

I get the whole "sleeper" concept I guess...

MileMAN402 · 02-13-2012, 07:18 PM

Even without the added power, my commutes are faster. When I'm at a stop sign people actually hurry across the street because my car sounds like it's gonna launch at any moment

ITGuy11 · 02-13-2012, 08:24 PM

Jannetty has a smooth idle blower cam

02-12-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
mike.nite Drives: 2011 2SS L99, 2010 LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY (USA) ZH (Switzerland) Posts: 437	Need a stealth cam As the title says I'm looking for a new camshaft. I would like to do a L99-to-LS3 convertion and need cam that doesn't make the car sound "cammed". The bigger the gains the better (preferably at mid and lower RPMS). Are there cams available which produces nice numbers while sounding stealth/ stock? Any recommendations are welcome. thanks.

02-12-2012, 05:21 PM	#2
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	LS9 cam is the only one I can think of. Decent gains for a N/A build. Next to no lope. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

02-12-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
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02-13-2012, 12:45 AM	#4
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	the lingenfelter gt11 cam is a good stealth cam, you can get big cams that don't give you the cammed sound, the lsa will play a big part in that as well as your tune __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

02-13-2012, 05:25 PM	#6
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	+1 on the Lingenfelters. I have a GT-9, which drives great, but is for a blower and requires .675 dual springs. The GT-11 is a good choice for N/A. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

02-13-2012, 05:30 PM	#7
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	you want to find a high lift, short duration blower cam. alot of places do custom cuts, that may be your only option. if you want the low end power than you do not want to cam it. that is the whole idea to sacrifice the low end for the high. just go with an ls7 cam.

02-13-2012, 05:50 PM	#9
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	FWIW, I gained 48rwhp with my GT9, before the blower. I have a torque converter but really did not need it for the cam. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

02-13-2012, 07:18 PM	#13
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Even without the added power, my commutes are faster. When I'm at a stop sign people actually hurry across the street because my car sounds like it's gonna launch at any moment __________________

02-13-2012, 08:24 PM	#14
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717	Jannetty has a smooth idle blower cam

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