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Bo White · 08-22-2016, 03:58 PM

A bunch of the fastest 5th gens run GPI

SSeniorMoment · 08-22-2016, 05:11 PM

^^^^^^^^^

Wasn't Ryan running Cam Motion LLSRs for his 9sec Camaro?

flyer08 · 08-22-2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric14SS

I'm biased towards GPI too if I didn't go with a GPI cam I would've went BTR stage 4.

This here

Joseph1LE · 08-22-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric14SS

I'm biased towards GPI too if I didn't go with a GPI cam I would've went BTR stage 4.

I was interested in the SS3 but they dont list any specs on their website. Tried getting ahold of them on here and didn't get a response. Just submitted a message through the contact form on their website (they have no phone number listed either..). If I don't hear back soon I'm going with a custom grind from Pat G.

KW Baraka · 08-22-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarosst

I have a 2012 Camaro ss. Ls3 6 speed manual transmission with cai, headers and muffler delete. Anyone have any recommendations on a good cam. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I used the Lingenfelter GT1-1 in the LS3 in my Impala SS. Good lopey idle, excellent drivability, pulls very strong from 2500 RPMs to 6000 RPMs.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/product/L210075297.html

You'll need new valve springs rated to .650" lift.

KW

OnebadSS - 2013 · 08-22-2016, 07:42 PM

Ryan ran 10.3 NA with the SS4VVT I have, and 9s on some spray with that setup.

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Originally Posted by SSeniorMoment

^^^^^^^^^

Wasn't Ryan running Cam Motion LLSRs for his 9sec Camaro?

OnebadSS - 2013 · 08-22-2016, 07:46 PM

Here is a walk around my car, I don't know how to upload videos very well to this or to my profile haha. This is my little brothers YouTube channel in just upload videos to it so he can see them in better quality, check out all the videos on it if you care.
https://youtu.be/s4Fn9l7KRcQ

christianchevell · 08-22-2016, 07:57 PM

I used to run the TSP 235 239 when it was .639/.623 and 112 LSA it made great power and was a comp cam core though I do a break in with BR30 driven racing oil. Now most manufacturers offer 8620 cores a little Harder and that's better because not so many do a break in because they think they don't need to break in a roller cam, driven racing proven them wrong in Joe Gibbs racing engines with br30 for Nascar proving a 400% increase in longevity in LS type engine cam failure rate versus over un broken in cams on a stand for Nascar with roller cams. Yup I do my research the BTR is good, Cam motion, Tick Polluter, etc, etc, etc its all in what you want, many tried a grind called the night fury with cam specs a little under the TSP 235/239 and like it., Many have tried many different grinds with out names, some vendors on here and else where sell others cams calling them what they will having them made up by others.

Its more in what you want it to do and how you expect it to perform than you know when it comes to duration and LSA. So go with a good core at least is my recommendation, many also custom spec their cams as I did for the one I am running now.

ClawSS · 08-23-2016, 07:28 AM

I almost...almost...asked BTR to grind a stage 3 on a VVT core with a bunch more advance. I was on the phone and email for quite a while discussing it, but I chickened out and just went with a "proven winner", an SS3 from GPI straight off the shelf. I hope to get it in the car within the next month.

I may have screwed up a budding friendship established with BTR since they are within an hr. of my house, but I couldn't quite make the leap off of what Ryan has been doing with VVT tech.

I wish every 5th Gen owner could have the trouble of choosing between who I believe are the best in the business. I do not mean to sell anyone at Mast or TSP short. There are so many great minds working on these engines (even being the first), but Brian Tooley and Ryan Stevens have really taken these core LS & VVT tech'd LS motors to places we could only dream about 20 yrs ago.

Camarosst · 08-23-2016, 10:06 AM

Thanks for all the replays. I will be looking into the BTR stage 3 or 4 this weekend.

Camarosst · 08-23-2016, 10:13 AM

Looks and sounds good.

DOC52 · 08-23-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarosst

Looks and sounds good.

Hopefully no one runs a gpi vvt cam in your area, you won't be too happy when they pull harder than you.

Joe@CPR.com · 08-24-2016, 09:10 AM

our defibrillator cam gets the job done, sounds amazing, drives like stock, and holds the fastest cam/ bolt on 5th gen times here in az.

Dynamite · 08-24-2016, 01:24 PM

I've got BTR Stage 4 cam and it sounds great.

08-22-2016, 03:58 PM	#15
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	A bunch of the fastest 5th gens run GPI __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

08-22-2016, 07:46 PM	#21
OnebadSS - 2013 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS - Blue Ray Metallic! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ft. Riley, Kansas Posts: 63	Here is a walk around my car, I don't know how to upload videos very well to this or to my profile haha. This is my little brothers YouTube channel in just upload videos to it so he can see them in better quality, check out all the videos on it if you care. https://youtu.be/s4Fn9l7KRcQ __________________ SS4VVT GPI, ported/milled heads, GPI radius rod insert manifold, Circle D 5c 4k triple disc stall, 3.91 gears, kooks 1 7/8+HF cats, Magnaflow X Pipe-Deleted Resonators, Borla ATAK, Vararam DRX, VMAX CNC ported TB, BMR Toe Rods, Trailing Arms, Front/Rear Sway Bar, 1.25" lowering springs, LCA. Tuned by Ryan at GPI.

08-22-2016, 07:57 PM	#22
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I used to run the TSP 235 239 when it was .639/.623 and 112 LSA it made great power and was a comp cam core though I do a break in with BR30 driven racing oil. Now most manufacturers offer 8620 cores a little Harder and that's better because not so many do a break in because they think they don't need to break in a roller cam, driven racing proven them wrong in Joe Gibbs racing engines with br30 for Nascar proving a 400% increase in longevity in LS type engine cam failure rate versus over un broken in cams on a stand for Nascar with roller cams. Yup I do my research the BTR is good, Cam motion, Tick Polluter, etc, etc, etc its all in what you want, many tried a grind called the night fury with cam specs a little under the TSP 235/239 and like it., Many have tried many different grinds with out names, some vendors on here and else where sell others cams calling them what they will having them made up by others. Its more in what you want it to do and how you expect it to perform than you know when it comes to duration and LSA. So go with a good core at least is my recommendation, many also custom spec their cams as I did for the one I am running now. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

08-23-2016, 07:28 AM	#23
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I almost...almost...asked BTR to grind a stage 3 on a VVT core with a bunch more advance. I was on the phone and email for quite a while discussing it, but I chickened out and just went with a "proven winner", an SS3 from GPI straight off the shelf. I hope to get it in the car within the next month. I may have screwed up a budding friendship established with BTR since they are within an hr. of my house, but I couldn't quite make the leap off of what Ryan has been doing with VVT tech. I wish every 5th Gen owner could have the trouble of choosing between who I believe are the best in the business. I do not mean to sell anyone at Mast or TSP short. There are so many great minds working on these engines (even being the first), but Brian Tooley and Ryan Stevens have really taken these core LS & VVT tech'd LS motors to places we could only dream about 20 yrs ago. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

08-24-2016, 01:24 PM	#28
Dynamite Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS XD Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 522	I've got BTR Stage 4 cam and it sounds great. __________________ 2013 Black 2SS Camaro - NPP Exhaust - Rotofab Cold Air Intake - SWorks Stainless Power Long Tube Headers 1 7/8" - CNC Ported Throttle Body - Showstopper Sidemarkers Ghosted Black - Sequential Tail Lights - RX Catch Can - Hill Start Assist Disabled- 35% Tint - Heritage Grille - BTR Stage 4 Cam - 3.91 Gears

08-22-2016, 05:11 PM	#16
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	^^^^^^^^^ Wasn't Ryan running Cam Motion LLSRs for his 9sec Camaro?

08-23-2016, 10:06 AM	#24
Camarosst Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2ss Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 6	Thanks for all the replays. I will be looking into the BTR stage 3 or 4 this weekend.

08-23-2016, 10:13 AM	#25
Camarosst Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2ss Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 6	Looks and sounds good.

08-24-2016, 09:10 AM	#27
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	our defibrillator cam gets the job done, sounds amazing, drives like stock, and holds the fastest cam/ bolt on 5th gen times here in az.