Big Cams for my L99? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DuhKoDuh · 01-24-2015, 02:24 PM

I am really wanting a big cam for my l99. I also don't have clue what all I need. I see people with huge lists of things they had to buy, is there anyone that can help me out. Please post videos of idle clips too. Do I need the LS3 conversion or should I go VVT? I don't know the advantages and disadvantages of either? Price?

Also, does anyone know the specs of the Night Fury cam?

PS: Drivability isn't a big concern. GBoGH!

Bo White · 01-24-2015, 03:13 PM

Just remember big cams need big converters.

CFD · 01-24-2015, 03:13 PM

Everyone has an opinion, here's mine. Keep the VVT, upgrade the lifters ( a must), pushrods (good chance the lgth will be wrong), tensioner and trunions, why, because they are known to fail as mine did. lol.

CFD · 01-24-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Just remember big cams need big converters.

Yes on the converter or driveability will suffer.

Hope your son gets better quick, I've been fighting the flu as well, it sucks.

DuhKoDuh · 01-24-2015, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

Just remember big cams need big converters.

Is that a bad thing? lol

Bo White · 01-24-2015, 03:47 PM

Oh no. I'd be running a 3200 on a stock cam if I had a L99.

Bo White · 01-24-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFD

Yes on the converter or driveability will suffer.

Hope your son gets better quick, I've been fighting the flu as well, it sucks.

Correct.
Yes he's better but I'm behind again so I'll update my Sig.

JKO · 01-24-2015, 03:49 PM

No not a bad thing just a must so you can add the cost of a good convertor to your list .Most should also be acomponied by a lower gear ratio as well .

Zslash28 · 01-24-2015, 06:12 PM

Add a new oil pump to the list.

CFD · 01-24-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Add a new oil pump to the list.

I don't think it's needed on an L99.

Pro Stock John · 01-24-2015, 08:02 PM

I have GPI VVT SS3, Bo White ported heads. Car has 3200 converter, 3600 would be a better match. Stock gear would be okay but I have a 3.91

CFD · 01-24-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I have GPI VVT SS3, Bo White ported heads. Car has 3200 converter, 3600 would be a better match. Stock gear would be okay but I have a 3.91

Sounds good, Ryan's VVT cams are definitely good performers. I've got a short clip of the GPI VVT SS4, I'll find it and post it as well.

BLACK10 · 01-24-2015, 10:15 PM

NightFury is a 233/242 113LSA. Available in LS3 conversion or VVT

Let me know if I can help you further.

Nick

Tampa Tuning · 01-24-2015, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

NightFury is a 233/242 113LSA. Available in LS3 conversion or VVT

Let me know if I can help you further.

Nick

My results from an L99 conversion to the LS3 with 3.91 gears

01-24-2015, 02:24 PM	#1
DuhKoDuh Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Black) L99 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pilot Point, Texas Posts: 2,185	Big Cams for my L99? I am really wanting a big cam for my l99. I also don't have clue what all I need. I see people with huge lists of things they had to buy, is there anyone that can help me out. Please post videos of idle clips too. Do I need the LS3 conversion or should I go VVT? I don't know the advantages and disadvantages of either? Price? Also, does anyone know the specs of the Night Fury cam? PS: Drivability isn't a big concern. GBoGH! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @C7Corvettes Last edited by DuhKoDuh; 01-24-2015 at 02:45 PM.

01-24-2015, 03:13 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Just remember big cams need big converters. __________________ 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

01-24-2015, 03:47 PM	#6
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Oh no. I'd be running a 3200 on a stock cam if I had a L99. __________________ 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

01-24-2015, 03:49 PM	#8
JKO Drives: 2016 2 SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 154	No not a bad thing just a must so you can add the cost of a good convertor to your list .Most should also be acomponied by a lower gear ratio as well . __________________ 69 Camaro 461 BBC street car 2020 ZL1 .

01-24-2015, 03:13 PM	#3
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Everyone has an opinion, here's mine. Keep the VVT, upgrade the lifters ( a must), pushrods (good chance the lgth will be wrong), tensioner and trunions, why, because they are known to fail as mine did. lol.

01-24-2015, 06:12 PM	#9
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Add a new oil pump to the list.

01-24-2015, 10:15 PM	#13
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	NightFury is a 233/242 113LSA. Available in LS3 conversion or VVT Let me know if I can help you further. Nick