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ARrado15 · 02-08-2017, 01:48 PM

Alright so I ordered the Howards asa cam with chromoly push rods. I've been told it doesn't need new springs as it's only a .525 lift cam, but I can get the ls6 Springs for about 50 bucks new. Should I go ahead and get these springs or just leave it at the push rods? Any benefit of these springs?

davidscamaro · 02-08-2017, 01:52 PM

Once again no , stock springs are good to .560" lift

Bad70supreme · 02-09-2017, 01:07 PM

I would have went with a cam like the lunati. Why not run a .560 lift cam.
.525 is nothing, less than stock!.
My car went 11.40 like I said. Put down about 445-450 with headers and vararam intake.

My car has a much larger cam and ported heads now, for a street car that little cam was awesome.

2012OrangeVert · 02-09-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

I would have went with a cam like the lunati. Why not run a .560 lift cam.
.525 is nothing, less than stock!.
My car went 11.40 like I said. Put down about 445-450 with headers and vararam intake.

My car has a much larger cam and ported heads now, for a street car that little cam was awesome.

Hmmm. I'm getting ideas about this Lunatic cam now. Sounds good. And I bet it will work fine with a stock converter? Didn't Mike Naleway run this little cam with great success before he got a GPI ?

ARrado15 · 02-09-2017, 02:10 PM

Yea the howards cam appealed to me because it was the GM Performance Cam with more agressive feed ramps. I like the ease on the valvetrain, and the fact that some members were still putting down good power (~480 RWHP, ~440 RWTQ). Not to mention I was able to get everything needed for the cam, (7.4 Pushrods, Cam, Springs, Gaskets, and Sprocket) for about $550-600.

ARrado15 · 02-09-2017, 02:11 PM

I will be installing next Friday, and will be getting dyno-tuned shortly after so I will update with results!

2012OrangeVert · 02-09-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ARrado15

I will be installing next Friday, and will be getting dyno-tuned shortly after so I will update with results!

Awesome!

InFiD3ViL · 02-09-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ARrado15

Yea the howards cam appealed to me because it was the GM Performance Cam with more agressive feed ramps. I like the ease on the valvetrain, and the fact that some members were still putting down good power (~480 RWHP, ~440 RWTQ). Not to mention I was able to get everything needed for the cam, (7.4 Pushrods, Cam, Springs, Gaskets, and Sprocket) for about $550-600.

Damn, Those are awesome numbers for such a mild cam.

PLEASE post your results when all is said and done...and good luck!

ARrado15 · 02-09-2017, 04:30 PM

Will do! I'm being pessimistic about the gains and am really only hoping for about 440 rwhp. If i get 480 I will be super happy but I doubt it. This is, if course with full mods.

InFiD3ViL · 02-09-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ARrado15

Will do! I'm being pessimistic about the gains and am really only hoping for about 440 rwhp. If i get 480 I will be super happy but I doubt it. This is, if course with full mods.

Yea I wouldn't worry too much.

440RWHP on these cars is nothing to sneeze at. A lot of it comes down to the tune and how well it is tuned to the cam.

Bo White · 02-09-2017, 06:20 PM

I made 441 with the Lingenfelter GT1. 456 with ported heads.

InFiD3ViL · 02-09-2017, 06:28 PM

Man, would I love to hit 450rwhp...or 400 even.

Unfortunately, that's a costly venture in an L99.

BFASTNOTLAST · 02-09-2017, 06:29 PM

This was another little Lunati (cam #3) with stock heads.
223/231 111 .625

2012OrangeVert · 02-09-2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012OrangeVert

Hmmm. I'm getting ideas about this Lunatic cam now. Sounds good. And I bet it will work fine with a stock converter? Didn't Mike Naleway run this little cam with great success before he got a GPI ?

I just looked at this again. Lol at myself. I think that is Mike Naleway . Looks like his car. If it's you, I want to know more about this little Lunatic Cam and how you liked it. Sorry to hijack your thread buddy.

02-08-2017, 01:52 PM	#30
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	Once again no , stock springs are good to .560" lift __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

02-09-2017, 01:07 PM	#31
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I would have went with a cam like the lunati. Why not run a .560 lift cam. .525 is nothing, less than stock!. My car went 11.40 like I said. Put down about 445-450 with headers and vararam intake. My car has a much larger cam and ported heads now, for a street car that little cam was awesome. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

02-09-2017, 06:20 PM	#39
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I made 441 with the Lingenfelter GT1. 456 with ported heads. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-09-2017, 06:28 PM	#40
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Man, would I love to hit 450rwhp...or 400 even. Unfortunately, that's a costly venture in an L99. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

02-09-2017, 06:29 PM	#41
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	This was another little Lunati (cam #3) with stock heads. 223/231 111 .625 Attached Images __________________

02-08-2017, 01:48 PM	#29
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	Alright so I ordered the Howards asa cam with chromoly push rods. I've been told it doesn't need new springs as it's only a .525 lift cam, but I can get the ls6 Springs for about 50 bucks new. Should I go ahead and get these springs or just leave it at the push rods? Any benefit of these springs?

02-09-2017, 02:10 PM	#33
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	Yea the howards cam appealed to me because it was the GM Performance Cam with more agressive feed ramps. I like the ease on the valvetrain, and the fact that some members were still putting down good power (~480 RWHP, ~440 RWTQ). Not to mention I was able to get everything needed for the cam, (7.4 Pushrods, Cam, Springs, Gaskets, and Sprocket) for about $550-600.

02-09-2017, 02:11 PM	#34
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	I will be installing next Friday, and will be getting dyno-tuned shortly after so I will update with results!

02-09-2017, 04:30 PM	#37
ARrado15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 145	Will do! I'm being pessimistic about the gains and am really only hoping for about 440 rwhp. If i get 480 I will be super happy but I doubt it. This is, if course with full mods.