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Randy V.B. · 07-10-2020, 09:30 PM

Hello all, I know this is been searched 1000 times and I thought I did my research when I bought my cam but I didn’t do a very good job lol. I have a Texas speed stage two now which cannot be tuned for the highway. I’ve spent 2500 bucks on tunes
to no avail. I’m looking for recommendations on a camshaft that has a really good sounding idle but works good on the highway. I’m on a 600 mile road trip as I speak and this cam is driving me nuts. Every long hill I have to coast I need to push the clutch in because of the excessive bucking. I want to get away from that and get something that is smooth on the highway. I was going to wait until winter but after the last couple days it’s some thing I’m going to do right away if I can get the proper cam. If anyone has recommendations please let me know what you think.

Thank you
Randy

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pnwdan · 07-10-2020, 09:42 PM

I run a TSP stage 3 and daily my car. It wasnt built for a daily but it's now a daily. No reason the stage 2 cant run on the highway

Randy V.B. · 07-10-2020, 09:45 PM

Thank you for the reply, that’s what I thought when I bought it but I have honestly been through two tuners and no one can tune it to run smooth. I’m on a road trip now with a bunch of cars that have a hell of a lot more horsepower than I do and they are running smooth as silk but the cam isn’t quite as big maybe. I’m just so tired of the bucking.

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pnwdan · 07-10-2020, 09:47 PM

When does it buck? Under 2k RPM?

Randy V.B. · 07-10-2020, 09:49 PM

Between 1750 and 2200 is the worst

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pnwdan · 07-10-2020, 09:53 PM

Sounds like you need more tuning from a better tuner. Its the nature of these cams to buck at low speed but not that bad. Mine for instance likes to stay above 1800 rpm which is easy to do when you expect it.

Randy V.B. · 07-10-2020, 09:56 PM

I find it really good on the bottom end and up to about 1500 and above 2250 is really good but at anywhere in between that is terrible. So far I’ve been staying in fifth gear at about 2900 on the highway and it’s tolerable but seems a bit extreme.

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pnwdan · 07-10-2020, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy V.B.

I find it really good on the bottom end and up to about 1500 and above 2250 is really good but at anywhere in between that is terrible. So far I’ve been staying in fifth gear at about 2900 on the highway and it’s tolerable but seems a bit extreme.

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Yeah that's not right. It should be steady 1500 and up

Randy V.B. · 07-10-2020, 10:01 PM

Ok that’s what I was thinking too. I’ve had lots of older cars that were Cammed but this is the first newer one lol. Guess I’m showing my age lol. I honestly didnt think it would be this much hassle or I would have left it alone. Or likely not lol

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pnwdan · 07-10-2020, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy V.B.

Ok that’s what I was thinking too. I’ve had lots of older cars that were Cammed but this is the first newer one lol. Guess I’m showing my age lol. I honestly didnt think it would be this much hassle or I would have left it alone. Or likely not lol

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It really shouldn't be that bad. Something is going on with yours. Those TSP stage 2 cams are a pretty reliable power maker. Should be an easy fit for a manual car.

InFiD3ViL · 07-11-2020, 01:05 AM

Yea man, this sounds tune related for sure.

There are people running much larger cams than this with very little to no bucking and great daily manners. I know it sucks to have to spend more money but this can be solved with a competent tuner. Go elsewhere and explain your issues. These are very commonly run cams and nothing out of the ordinary for a good tuner to tame.

Randy V.B. · 07-11-2020, 06:46 AM

Thanks very much for the info. I’m kind of stuck now. There is only one local tuner and that’s 3 hours away and he couldn’t get it figured out. I got the second tune remotely done by Ted at JRE. Which I must say he done and incredible job on getting the car to idle properly and takeoff smoothly but the bucking at highway speed’s is crazy. I think I’m kind of stuck with what I have unless I find another on line tuner to try.

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LCPLPunk · 07-11-2020, 07:08 AM

Did you tell Ted this was happening after he tuned it? What did he say?

Randy V.B. · 07-11-2020, 07:09 AM

Yes I did, he said the cam is too big to tune properly.

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07-10-2020, 09:30 PM	#1
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Cam recommendations please Hello all, I know this is been searched 1000 times and I thought I did my research when I bought my cam but I didn’t do a very good job lol. I have a Texas speed stage two now which cannot be tuned for the highway. I’ve spent 2500 bucks on tunes to no avail. I’m looking for recommendations on a camshaft that has a really good sounding idle but works good on the highway. I’m on a 600 mile road trip as I speak and this cam is driving me nuts. Every long hill I have to coast I need to push the clutch in because of the excessive bucking. I want to get away from that and get something that is smooth on the highway. I was going to wait until winter but after the last couple days it’s some thing I’m going to do right away if I can get the proper cam. If anyone has recommendations please let me know what you think. Thank you Randy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

07-10-2020, 09:42 PM	#2
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	I run a TSP stage 3 and daily my car. It wasnt built for a daily but it's now a daily. No reason the stage 2 cant run on the highway __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

07-10-2020, 09:45 PM	#3
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Thank you for the reply, that’s what I thought when I bought it but I have honestly been through two tuners and no one can tune it to run smooth. I’m on a road trip now with a bunch of cars that have a hell of a lot more horsepower than I do and they are running smooth as silk but the cam isn’t quite as big maybe. I’m just so tired of the bucking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

07-10-2020, 09:47 PM	#4
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	When does it buck? Under 2k RPM? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

07-10-2020, 09:49 PM	#5
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Between 1750 and 2200 is the worst Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

07-10-2020, 09:53 PM	#6
pnwdan Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Sounds like you need more tuning from a better tuner. Its the nature of these cams to buck at low speed but not that bad. Mine for instance likes to stay above 1800 rpm which is easy to do when you expect it. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS LS3/M6

07-10-2020, 09:56 PM	#7
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	I find it really good on the bottom end and up to about 1500 and above 2250 is really good but at anywhere in between that is terrible. So far I’ve been staying in fifth gear at about 2900 on the highway and it’s tolerable but seems a bit extreme. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

07-10-2020, 10:01 PM	#9
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Ok that’s what I was thinking too. I’ve had lots of older cars that were Cammed but this is the first newer one lol. Guess I’m showing my age lol. I honestly didnt think it would be this much hassle or I would have left it alone. Or likely not lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

07-11-2020, 01:05 AM	#11
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,576	Yea man, this sounds tune related for sure. There are people running much larger cams than this with very little to no bucking and great daily manners. I know it sucks to have to spend more money but this can be solved with a competent tuner. Go elsewhere and explain your issues. These are very commonly run cams and nothing out of the ordinary for a good tuner to tame. __________________ 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

07-11-2020, 06:46 AM	#12
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Thanks very much for the info. I’m kind of stuck now. There is only one local tuner and that’s 3 hours away and he couldn’t get it figured out. I got the second tune remotely done by Ted at JRE. Which I must say he done and incredible job on getting the car to idle properly and takeoff smoothly but the bucking at highway speed’s is crazy. I think I’m kind of stuck with what I have unless I find another on line tuner to try. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood

07-11-2020, 07:08 AM	#13
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Did you tell Ted this was happening after he tuned it? What did he say? __________________ "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

07-11-2020, 07:09 AM	#14
Randy V.B. Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nova scotia Posts: 141	Yes I did, he said the cam is too big to tune properly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 camaro 2ss rs 1le. jannetty blower cam,jannetty fuel controler, jannetty tune, 1050 id injectors, Kooks long tube's with zl1 corsa extreme exhaust. lsa conversion 14 lbs boost. roto fab intake. afco intercooler, Mcleod rst. hotchkis lowering springs.z28 rims, copo hood