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InFiD3ViL · 04-28-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rich2342

I'm afraid of state inspections. Been failed with other cars and had to demod.

I also am looking for good characteristics, no down low loss and power everywhere. Cam is quoted to make 35 40 whp.

I want it to be able to run auto x, circuit possibly.

Makes sense. I have the GPI SS1 (LS3 version), and I definitely lost a little down low..but my god, the gains up top were amazing. She basically comes alive 3500+

A lot of people have very good results with what people call a 'baby cam'. Add to that the benefits of running a lighter spring and having a valvetrain that requires less maintenance, drivability, etc. I would consider going with a smaller cam if I was able to keep my lope the way it is. But I wouldn't want to give up that top end.

rich2342 · 04-28-2021, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Makes sense. I have the GPI SS1 (LS3 version), and I definitely lost a little down low..but my god, the gains up top were amazing. She basically comes alive 3500+

A lot of people have very good results with what people call a 'baby cam'. Add to that the benefits of running a lighter spring and having a valvetrain that requires less maintenance, drivability, etc. I would consider going with a smaller cam if I was able to keep my lope the way it is. But I wouldn't want to give up that top end.

I may not get the chop chop, but the idle and tone will be far different from stock I am sure. He can probably tune a little bit in as well.

I just hope he can adjust for the intake manifold to gain a few more ponies and torque. I do hear they really increase the throttle response vs. cam and stock intake.

It will all be gravy to me though, since I haven't had a car with these characteristics before. I will want more in the end though, Im sure

LCPLPunk · 04-28-2021, 01:58 PM

Are you doing an underdrive pulley too? On the 2010/2011 cars it's a proven 8 rwhp gain. I snagged a used one off here for $150 with belts.

rich2342 · 04-28-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Are you doing an underdrive pulley too? On the 2010/2011 cars it's a proven 8 rwhp gain. I snagged a used one off here for $150 with belts.

I hadn't thought of that. I am vaguely aware of them, but heard mixed reviews about longevity concerns.

LCPLPunk · 04-28-2021, 03:25 PM

From the guys I've seen on here there aren't too many issues, might have to increase idle a bit, but that's likely it. When the cam is put on you have to remove the thing, so there isn't any increase in install costs.

Lablkv6z · 04-28-2021, 03:53 PM

I run a Powerbond UDP on my LS3 setup with no issues. I also have an electric water pump.

rich2342 · 04-29-2021, 01:12 PM

Wow, so my bolton SS did pretty good for a baseline of 424/417.

Cam is about to go in should have those results next week.

Had my major oil leak fixed too!! Wooo hooo

04-28-2021, 01:58 PM	#31
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Are you doing an underdrive pulley too? On the 2010/2011 cars it's a proven 8 rwhp gain. I snagged a used one off here for $150 with belts. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

04-28-2021, 03:25 PM	#33
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	From the guys I've seen on here there aren't too many issues, might have to increase idle a bit, but that's likely it. When the cam is put on you have to remove the thing, so there isn't any increase in install costs. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

04-28-2021, 03:53 PM	#34
Lablkv6z Drives: 2000 Camaro SS, 1966 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 81	I run a Powerbond UDP on my LS3 setup with no issues. I also have an electric water pump. __________________ LS3 Block (427CI) Forged Manley 4.1" crank T-Rod modded LS3 intake (by me) Ported 821 heads (by me) TSP cam 243/255 .621/.619 111 LSA HP tuners pro (by me) https://www.smokingasphalt.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR-...cEEQ4y_YaXMD6Q

04-29-2021, 01:12 PM	#35
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	Wow, so my bolton SS did pretty good for a baseline of 424/417. Cam is about to go in should have those results next week. Had my major oil leak fixed too!! Wooo hooo