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Mister-Camaro · 05-23-2012, 01:05 PM

So I'm still debating on weather I should get a cam or not. I have a CAI and a full cat-back system and so far that's the only done to it. (other than cosmetics)
So my main thing is really,

- What is the good for having a cam and what is the bad?

- Is it worth it?

- Will the sound of my car change drastically because of the mods i already have?

- Will the horsepower gain be 40+?

ALL FEEDBACK GIVEN IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED!!!

summitss/rsls3 · 05-23-2012, 01:12 PM

Yes to all your concerns, but don't forget about a stall to go with it. Also use the search function there is already alot of info on what you are looking for. Basically it all comes down to what you want.

InfernoSS454 · 05-23-2012, 01:44 PM

It's worth it but I personally love the sound of a cam. And yes you'd gain anywhere from 40 to possibly 80rwhp.

DuhKoDuh · 05-23-2012, 02:19 PM

it'll sound like a monster!

mikeSS · 05-23-2012, 02:24 PM

the best part of a cam is the sound and power. yes 40HP+ gains are possible. the only bad thing is that you are going major engine mods. so to me you only want a good shop to do all engine work. even if you need a repair it needs to go to shop. not your local Chevy dealer. one thing also to say the more power you want out of your cam the worse the driveability will be

but other wise the car gets louder overall. also you think your car is a head turner now. wait tell you put in a cam.

2010SSRSM6 · 05-23-2012, 02:37 PM

what are your end goals? Are you going FI or staying NA?

Apex Motorsports · 05-23-2012, 04:02 PM

If all you have so far is a CAI and cat back I would suggest doing headers before going into the motor.

Avenging Orange · 05-23-2012, 04:10 PM

I notice you did not say you have long tube headers. You will need those before a cam. Then you need a tune. Keep all this in mind, that one thing begets another. So, now you are looking at cam, headers (+ springs and pushrods), possibly a timng chain, stall and tune. If I were you and a novice to all this, start with headers and a tune and see what that does for you. These cars (both L99 and LS3) respond well to boltons.

Bell040 · 05-23-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

I notice you did not say you have long tube headers. You will need those before a cam. Then you need a tune. Keep all this in mind, that one thing begets another. So, now you are looking at cam, headers (+ springs and pushrods), possibly a timng chain, stall and tune. If I were you and a novice to all this, start with headers and a tune and see what that does for you. These cars (both L99 and LS3) respond well to boltons.

+1

Ieatfordsforlunch · 05-23-2012, 11:43 PM

+2 get lt first or if you have the cash get lt plus cam kit. Be looking at about 3000 for parts 600 for tune and install anywhere between 1000 and 2000

05-23-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
Mister-Camaro Drives: 2011 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 567 View My Garage	CamShaft Help PLEASE!!! So I'm still debating on weather I should get a cam or not. I have a CAI and a full cat-back system and so far that's the only done to it. (other than cosmetics) So my main thing is really, - What is the good for having a cam and what is the bad? - Is it worth it? - Will the sound of my car change drastically because of the mods i already have? - Will the horsepower gain be 40+? ALL FEEDBACK GIVEN IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED!!! Attached Images

05-23-2012, 01:12 PM	#2
summitss/rsls3 Drives: summit white/IOM ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Grand Island, Ne Posts: 556	Yes to all your concerns, but don't forget about a stall to go with it. Also use the search function there is already alot of info on what you are looking for. Basically it all comes down to what you want. __________________ _____________________________________ 2010 Summit White w/IOM stripes SS/RS LS3, Pfadt spings, Richmond 4.11 gears, GTO clutch reservoir mod.,MGW shifter with retro handle, TSW Nurgurgring wheels, Nitto NT05R 315/35R20 on rear, Kooks 1 7/8 LT's no cats, Stainless works retro chambered catback, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Texas Speed UD pulley, LG G6x3 cam, PRC dual valvesprings w/titanium seats and retainers, Texas Speed 7.4" hardened push rods, Lethal Ported Fast LSXr 102, Ported stock TB, RX catchcan. Tuned by Dan at Dynosport in Lincoln, NE 483RWHP/442RWTQ SAE corrected.

05-23-2012, 01:44 PM	#3
InfernoSS454 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston,texas Posts: 382	It's worth it but I personally love the sound of a cam. And yes you'd gain anywhere from 40 to possibly 80rwhp. __________________ Texas speeds 1 7/8 longtube headers and full exhaust vararam air intake. Lethal racings night fury cam and yank 3400 stall. Dyno tuned by lethal racing 465 rwhp 434 rwtq.

05-23-2012, 02:19 PM	#4
DuhKoDuh Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Black) L99 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pilot Point, Texas Posts: 2,185	it'll sound like a monster! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @C7Corvettes

05-23-2012, 02:37 PM	#6
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	what are your end goals? Are you going FI or staying NA? __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

05-23-2012, 02:24 PM	#5
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	the best part of a cam is the sound and power. yes 40HP+ gains are possible. the only bad thing is that you are going major engine mods. so to me you only want a good shop to do all engine work. even if you need a repair it needs to go to shop. not your local Chevy dealer. one thing also to say the more power you want out of your cam the worse the driveability will be but other wise the car gets louder overall. also you think your car is a head turner now. wait tell you put in a cam.

05-23-2012, 04:02 PM	#7
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	If all you have so far is a CAI and cat back I would suggest doing headers before going into the motor.

05-23-2012, 04:10 PM	#8
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I notice you did not say you have long tube headers. You will need those before a cam. Then you need a tune. Keep all this in mind, that one thing begets another. So, now you are looking at cam, headers (+ springs and pushrods), possibly a timng chain, stall and tune. If I were you and a novice to all this, start with headers and a tune and see what that does for you. These cars (both L99 and LS3) respond well to boltons. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

05-23-2012, 11:43 PM	#10
Ieatfordsforlunch Drives: 2008 colorado Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 377 View My Garage	+2 get lt first or if you have the cash get lt plus cam kit. Be looking at about 3000 for parts 600 for tune and install anywhere between 1000 and 2000