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Ace1USMC · 09-02-2014, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedforhire

I just bought one off of eBay and should get it by Friday. It puts me behind another week...............

Oh man, what a drag. I know how bad that sucks. Thankfully, you at least have the patience and wisdom to wait for the right tool! It will be worth it. You won't believe how a camshaft will wake up your car!

What are the specs on the cam you went with? What other mods have you done to support the cam?

Here's how my car sounds with the cam. Under the description, you'll see all the details on what I've done.

BLESSINGS!
Sam

smooth72 · 11-16-2014, 09:18 PM

I was at SEMA and I was talking to GM performance group about the conversion, they said make sure you block off some holes in the oil valley, I think it was 3 holes. I wish I had listen and taken notes. There was so much to take in. Does this sound familiar, maybe I just missed it in the write up. I will read through this several times before I start mine. A big thank for a write up like this.

SS Hank · 12-22-2014, 12:28 AM

Man youre cam swap step by step is king. just wanted to check to see if youre ss is a manual or automatic? reason for asking is to double check if the mobil one atf is used for the manual transmission as well either just by adding the lost or having to dump all of the fluid and then refilling?

hammdo · 12-25-2014, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Hank

Man youre cam swap step by step is king. just wanted to check to see if youre ss is a manual or automatic? reason for asking is to double check if the mobil one atf is used for the manual transmission as well either just by adding the lost or having to dump all of the fluid and then refilling?

If you're referring to Robertway, he sold his camaro about 5 months after he did the cam swap ( believe in May of '11). I don't think he's been very active on the forum since then. He did a marvelous job documenting the steps and it is THE guide for doing a cam swap. L99s are different, but many of the steps laid our are golden.

Just an FYI...

-Don

just · 12-27-2014, 12:14 AM

Im stuck on that very first bolt that he shines his lazer on in the video, its underneath that wiring harness conduit type thing and I cant find a way to get to it. Do i need to remove the bracket that holds the conduit in place? any tips?
seems like there is more stuff in the way of the oil sump bolts for the 2014..

JCunningham · 12-27-2014, 12:30 AM

yes you need to remove the bracket a flex head ratcheting 10mm wrench makes it less suicidal

c4love · 02-27-2015, 08:52 AM

Just had to give a shout out been using your guide to do my LS2 Cam swap in my CTS-V and this has saved me hours of headache

robertway!!!

camaro-heater · 03-23-2015, 11:06 AM

Very helpful! Completed my cam swap smoothly. All except when a washer fell down in my header when doing LS9 head gaskets and ARP studs. Took forever to get it out...

Speedforhire · 04-16-2015, 11:29 AM

This is the best.........hands down!

I think I'm done with my car for now:

http://vid1097.photobucket.com/album...pso0hasgmo.mp4

...........It's Miller Time!

xc_SS/RS · 05-11-2015, 03:32 PM

Looking into doing a LS9 cam swap on my LS3 and have been reading this to get an idea of what would need to be done. If I'm reading correctly all I would have to get to is remove the rockers, take the cam out, put the new cam in and then reverse the rest?

Including all of the steps leading up to removing the cam along with dropping the oil pan and what not. Speaking of which, how difficult is it to put the pick up tube back into the pump?

AiL762 · 12-28-2015, 01:55 PM

About to start this attempt up thanks to this incredible thread making me feel comfortable with it (and a friend of mine that actually knows what he's doing haha). Hope all goes well.

1sikss · 02-08-2016, 10:07 PM

I'm having some confusion on the oil pump.. if i am keeping the same timing chain tensioner and i am doing another single bolt cam so I'm keeping the single bolt sprocket… would there be a reason why i have to remove the oil pump..

thino · 02-08-2016, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sikss

I'm having some confusion on the oil pump.. if i am keeping the same timing chain tensioner and i am doing another single bolt cam so I'm keeping the single bolt sprocket… would there be a reason why i have to remove the oil pump..

if your keeping the stock chain and tensioner than oil pump removal is not needed

1sikss · 02-09-2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thino

if your keeping the stock chain and tensioner than oil pump removal is not needed

i thought so i just wanted to make sure

12-22-2014, 12:28 AM	#255
SS Hank Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 1	LS3 Cam swap. Man youre cam swap step by step is king. just wanted to check to see if youre ss is a manual or automatic? reason for asking is to double check if the mobil one atf is used for the manual transmission as well either just by adding the lost or having to dump all of the fluid and then refilling?

12-27-2014, 12:30 AM	#258
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	yes you need to remove the bracket a flex head ratcheting 10mm wrench makes it less suicidal __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

02-27-2015, 08:52 AM	#259
c4love Drives: 13 Camaro SS - LS7 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: DFW TEXAS Posts: 1	Hands Down Best DIY Cam Install Guide I have seen A++++ Just had to give a shout out been using your guide to do my LS2 Cam swap in my CTS-V and this has saved me hours of headache robertway!!!

03-23-2015, 11:06 AM	#260
camaro-heater 22 years of slammin gears Drives: 2010 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 321 View My Garage	Very helpful! Completed my cam swap smoothly. All except when a washer fell down in my header when doing LS9 head gaskets and ARP studs. Took forever to get it out... __________________ 2010 1SS/RS-M6 > SIM w/matte black stripes. Engine/Performance> Magnuson TVS2300 @ 8lbs-Hennessey CAI-SLP 1 3/4" longtube headers w/ HF cats X pipe SLP Powerflow muffler-QTP dual oval electric cutouts-ZL1 fuel pump-RX catch can-ADM race air scoop,WW relocate-Hurst short throw shifter- Tuned by: Boost Performance *550rwhp/538tq.* Drivetrain> DSS 3.5" aluminum ds-Street Slayer Twin Carbon-IdealG master cylinder-Tick ss clutch line&speed bleeder-GFORCE 1500 Outlaw axles-JRE rear end pkg(LPE 3.70's,true trac,billet main caps)-LPW rear cover-Nitto NT05's. Suspension> Minor stuff/bushings

05-11-2015, 03:32 PM	#262
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,884	Looking into doing a LS9 cam swap on my LS3 and have been reading this to get an idea of what would need to be done. If I'm reading correctly all I would have to get to is remove the rockers, take the cam out, put the new cam in and then reverse the rest? Including all of the steps leading up to removing the cam along with dropping the oil pan and what not. Speaking of which, how difficult is it to put the pick up tube back into the pump? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

11-16-2014, 09:18 PM	#254
smooth72 Drives: wantbe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newcastle, Oklahoma Posts: 5	I was at SEMA and I was talking to GM performance group about the conversion, they said make sure you block off some holes in the oil valley, I think it was 3 holes. I wish I had listen and taken notes. There was so much to take in. Does this sound familiar, maybe I just missed it in the write up. I will read through this several times before I start mine. A big thank for a write up like this.

04-16-2015, 11:29 AM	#261
Speedforhire Drives: 2013 GRAND SPORT (aka: EREBUS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 143	This is the best.........hands down! I think I'm done with my car for now: http://vid1097.photobucket.com/album...pso0hasgmo.mp4 ...........It's Miller Time!

12-28-2015, 01:55 PM	#263
AiL762 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: MIA Posts: 60	About to start this attempt up thanks to this incredible thread making me feel comfortable with it (and a friend of mine that actually knows what he's doing haha). Hope all goes well.

02-08-2016, 10:07 PM	#264
1sikss Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 464	I'm having some confusion on the oil pump.. if i am keeping the same timing chain tensioner and i am doing another single bolt cam so I'm keeping the single bolt sprocket… would there be a reason why i have to remove the oil pump..

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