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AntzV · 08-08-2010, 02:57 AM

What is the price range of having a cam installed and tuned? and would you recommend having the internals done also?

Thanks

bi11ymc · 08-08-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AntzV

What is the price range of having a cam installed and tuned? and would you recommend having the internals done also?

Thanks

I am getting an L99 to LS3 conversion with new cam, lifters, push-rods, valley trays and timing parts. I not only wanted to get rid of the AFM, but the lifters, too. Also, dual-springs are recommended for a higher lift cam. This is the most expensive route, though.

AntzV · 08-08-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bi11ymc

I am getting an L99 to LS3 conversion with new cam, lifters, push-rods, valley trays and timing parts. I not only wanted to get rid of the AFM, but the lifters, too. Also, dual-springs are recommended for a higher lift cam. This is the most expensive route, though.

Where are you getting everything from?

lexlueger · 08-08-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AntzV

What is the price range of having a cam installed and tuned? and would you recommend having the internals done also?

Thanks

It should run you about 1200-$1400.00 in labor. I went with a VVT cam and DOD delete. Which replaces the AFM lifters,but is not a complete L99 to LS3 swap. The parts depend on what you or your tuner goes with.

bi11ymc · 08-08-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AntzV

Where are you getting everything from?

It is in my signature: Vengeance Racing. They are also doing a supercharger, Pedder's suspension package and sway bars.

AntzV · 08-08-2010, 08:04 AM

I was looking a Texas speed and performance, Any other places you guys would recommend looking?

lexlueger · 08-08-2010, 08:07 AM

It depends ...You looking too do the LS3 swap? or retain VVT ?

AntzV · 08-08-2010, 08:08 AM

I wanna get rid of VVT and AFM

lexlueger · 08-08-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AntzV

I wanna get rid of VVT and AFM

Thunder racing/ livernois has complete VVT and DOD delete kits. Your labor will be considerable higher.. $3000.00+

axis · 08-08-2010, 08:11 AM

Texas speed is the only "shop" that I know of that's testing their own L99 grinds. The rest of the shops are using the existing L99 cams out there from Mast and Comp. If you do the LS3 swap, you have a whole host of cams to choose from. It all depends on what you want and how much $$ you want to spend. I'd suggest you talk to the shop that will be doing the install and ask them what they recommend. VVT isn't a bad thing. It's actually very good for midrange Tq, while still giving you good peak HP. It's just the degree of VVT that's used in the OEM setup that limits you so much.

woodside783 · 08-08-2010, 04:06 PM

is there a way to tune the vvt away from the oem set up?

axis · 08-08-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by woodside783

is there a way to tune the vvt away from the oem set up?

You really don't want to tune it away, in the OEM setup. Think about it. Your cam can adjust A LOT, during all situations, giving you optimal tq and HP. The problem lies in the fact that you can't put a decent sized cam in and still be able to adjust like OEM. It will cause clearance problems and you'll be adjusting into the piston. The newer L99 cams lessen the degree in which it can adjust to keep this from happening. The trick is to balance the size of the cam with the ability to adjust without hitting the piston.

lexlueger · 08-08-2010, 05:03 PM

This helped me make my decision: http://gmhightechperformance.automot...ges/index.html

woodside783 · 08-09-2010, 10:37 AM

ok thanks for the info. how do you like the mast motorsports cam?

08-08-2010, 02:57 AM	#1
AntzV Drives: blacked out 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 626	L99 CAM Installation What is the price range of having a cam installed and tuned? and would you recommend having the internals done also? Thanks

08-08-2010, 08:07 AM	#7
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	It depends ...You looking too do the LS3 swap? or retain VVT ? __________________ 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.

08-08-2010, 08:11 AM	#10
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Texas speed is the only "shop" that I know of that's testing their own L99 grinds. The rest of the shops are using the existing L99 cams out there from Mast and Comp. If you do the LS3 swap, you have a whole host of cams to choose from. It all depends on what you want and how much $$ you want to spend. I'd suggest you talk to the shop that will be doing the install and ask them what they recommend. VVT isn't a bad thing. It's actually very good for midrange Tq, while still giving you good peak HP. It's just the degree of VVT that's used in the OEM setup that limits you so much. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

08-08-2010, 05:03 PM	#13
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	This helped me make my decision: http://gmhightechperformance.automot...ges/index.html __________________ 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.

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08-08-2010, 08:04 AM	#6
AntzV Drives: blacked out 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 626	I was looking a Texas speed and performance, Any other places you guys would recommend looking?

08-08-2010, 08:08 AM	#8
AntzV Drives: blacked out 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 626	I wanna get rid of VVT and AFM

08-08-2010, 04:06 PM	#11
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	is there a way to tune the vvt away from the oem set up?

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woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	ok thanks for the info. how do you like the mast motorsports cam?