big cam drivability? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DTM · 09-21-2009, 02:11 AM

For anyone who upgraded their LS3 cam already, How has your car been as a daily driver since the cam?

Pope Designs · 09-21-2009, 07:01 AM

Drives like a dream! Little shake at lights etc... but that is when people drool the most...

Bryan

Andro · 09-21-2009, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pope Designs

Drives like a dream! Little shake at lights etc... but that is when people drool the most...

Bryan

+1 but my car was never intended as a DD

Silver Ice Man · 09-21-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pope Designs

Drives like a dream! Little shake at lights etc... but that is when people drool the most...

Bryan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro

+1 but my car was never intended as a DD

Thats awsome guys, what type of cams did you go with?
And what type of tune are you running?
Just on the edge of getting mine done up here in Canada before she goes under the tarp for winter.

Jason@RPM-Motorsports · 09-21-2009, 08:20 AM

Give me a call I can spec you a custom grind

We did Pope Design's !!

TEAMBADDASS · 09-21-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM

For anyone who upgraded their LS3 cam already, How has your car been as a daily driver since the cam?

I dont know what these other guy's consider a big cam..but mine is a monster and as for a daily driver i drive it just about everyday...I love it but i've been in camaro's with a little smaller cam and they drive ohhh so much better...what size cam were you looking to do?

gpr · 09-21-2009, 05:30 PM

What is your cam specs and what do you consider a "monster" cam? I have been thinking i would like to install a pretty aggressive cam and while doing it i might as well get a set of ported head complete with springs and valves etc... I just don't know how far is too far for a street cam with a stick shift.

DTM · 09-21-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TEAMBADDASS

I dont know what these other guy's consider a big cam..but mine is a monster and as for a daily driver i drive it just about everyday...I love it but i've been in camaro's with a little smaller cam and they drive ohhh so much better...what size cam were you looking to do?

Well, I had the MS4 in my Z06 (in my sig) and I'd want to back down a few steps from that, maybe a stage II MTI

DarricSS · 09-21-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DTM

Well, I had the MS4 in my Z06 (in my sig) and I'd want to back down a few steps from that, maybe a stage II MTI

I would consider a Cam that makes "76,859.3 RWHP" a MONSTER Cam as well...

CWI · 09-21-2009, 07:04 PM

Remember a cam alone is nice but to truely perform it needs it's complimetory accessories to go with it. Headers, exhaust, intake, possible head work, tune. Not saying you don't know this. Just wanted to throw it out there.

Vega · 09-21-2009, 07:30 PM

Hey, im new to Camaro5 but hell i know im gonna fit in from what ive seen so far, LOL, i kept getting redirected here every time i tried to research the Camaro to the point where i was like "okay, to hell with it, i gotta sign up"

ANYWAYS, back to my post, lol, ive been wanting to get a new SS lately and have been researching non-stop (researching muscle cars is pretty much my only hobby, 4-6 hours a day at least, LOL, i need a life) but i saw the AMD stage 2 cam and it blew me away getting 460rwhp from just a cam swap on a true LS3 car (non-L99 i mean) so are there any other cam swaps that could produce more? Any advice on choices?

Jason@RPM-Motorsports · 09-21-2009, 07:45 PM

With all the supporting mods, headers, CAI, 3" catback, U/D Pulley, ported intake and TB , you can easily make more than 460+ rwhp...

themossman · 09-21-2009, 09:56 PM

Your tuner is going to be the one that gets the driveability issues resolved. I've got a fairly large cam and it took a little to get some of the low speed/constant RPM issues resolved.

Jason@RPM-Motorsports · 09-22-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by themossman

Your tuner is going to be the one that gets the driveability issues resolved. I've got a fairly large cam and it took a little to get some of the low speed/constant RPM issues resolved.

This is so true !

09-21-2009, 02:11 AM	#1
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09-21-2009, 07:04 PM	#10
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	Remember a cam alone is nice but to truely perform it needs it's complimetory accessories to go with it. Headers, exhaust, intake, possible head work, tune. Not saying you don't know this. Just wanted to throw it out there. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-21-2009, 09:56 PM	#13
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	Your tuner is going to be the one that gets the driveability issues resolved. I've got a fairly large cam and it took a little to get some of the low speed/constant RPM issues resolved. __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

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Pope Designs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knightdale, NC Posts: 347	Drives like a dream! Little shake at lights etc... but that is when people drool the most... Bryan

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Jason@RPM-Motorsports Drives: 98 WS6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 236	Give me a call I can spec you a custom grind We did Pope Design's !!

09-21-2009, 05:30 PM	#7
gpr Drives: never fast enough Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CO Posts: 59	What is your cam specs and what do you consider a "monster" cam? I have been thinking i would like to install a pretty aggressive cam and while doing it i might as well get a set of ported head complete with springs and valves etc... I just don't know how far is too far for a street cam with a stick shift.

09-21-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
Vega Drives: 91' Camaro RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 589 View My Garage	Hey, im new to Camaro5 but hell i know im gonna fit in from what ive seen so far, LOL, i kept getting redirected here every time i tried to research the Camaro to the point where i was like "okay, to hell with it, i gotta sign up" ANYWAYS, back to my post, lol, ive been wanting to get a new SS lately and have been researching non-stop (researching muscle cars is pretty much my only hobby, 4-6 hours a day at least, LOL, i need a life) but i saw the AMD stage 2 cam and it blew me away getting 460rwhp from just a cam swap on a true LS3 car (non-L99 i mean) so are there any other cam swaps that could produce more? Any advice on choices?

09-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#12
Jason@RPM-Motorsports Drives: 98 WS6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 236	With all the supporting mods, headers, CAI, 3" catback, U/D Pulley, ported intake and TB , you can easily make more than 460+ rwhp...