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LINYSS · 11-09-2021, 10:07 AM

Anyone regret getting a new cam, next thing I'm doing to my car, just curious

Moto-Mojo · 11-09-2021, 10:29 AM

This is probably a really good question. But based on being around here for a while and knowing people on the planet even longer, you’re probably going to get few negative answers. From what I gleaned here, there is only one way to do a cam job. THE RIGHT WAY.

I think if you do get some honest, negative feedback, it will be among those who skimped and or didn’t have all the information and knowledge on what other parts to consider replacing when adding a new, more aggressive cam. Lots of threads on them lasting many, many miles and some posts about doing more than one cam job. Not exactly because they wanted to!

LINYSS · 11-09-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

This is probably a really good question. Based on being around here for a while and knowing people on the planet even longer, you’re probably going to get few negative answers. From what I gleaned here, there is only one way to do a cam job. THE RIGHT WAY. I think if you do get some honest, negative feedback, it will be among those who skimped and or didn’t have all the information on what other parts to consider replacing when adding a new, more aggressive cam.

Thanks for your input,
I'm gonna have it done and done correctly,

CamaroCracka · 11-09-2021, 10:42 AM

No regrets when I did it myself. When I paid someone to do it, yes.

CamaroDreams76 · 11-09-2021, 10:43 AM

Depends on the cam u get. Can get that cam shake.

Moto-Mojo · 11-09-2021, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Depends on the cam u get. Can get that cam shake.

Probably the biggest reason I don’t get one. I don’t have the know how and don’t trust anyone else in my area. And CA smog...

SSkat · 11-09-2021, 01:50 PM

No regrets here but mine is not a daily.

InFiD3ViL · 11-09-2021, 02:29 PM

Right after I installed mine I had a few moments of doubt. I had just had my new engine built and it was running amazingly on the stock LS3 cam. I installed the cam 2k miles after the rebuild.

The main feeling I had was 'WTF did I do to my car?!' - Mainly because it did lose a little bit of driveability, but only in the sense that it had now become an untamed animal in comparison. It shakes like crazy and is a massive attention getter, like it or not. It also takes some getting used to driving, especially if an auto with the stock convertor. Maintenance would now be more strict, valve springs would need changing at 20-25k intervals, and I would need to keep a closer eye on her. I knew that I had fundamentally changed my car.

But I got over that VERY quickly. I wouldn't go back to the stock cam if you paid me. The sounds, the feels, the smell...it is all part of an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.

Seriously, the attention this car gets now. Total strangers will talk to you wherever you go and ask questions or comment. People told me this beforehand, but it is multiple times per day. It's cool though...Just be prepared to be a dude magnet.

hawkyV8 · 11-09-2021, 03:07 PM

Nope. Best thing I ever did for my car.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-09-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

This is probably a really good question. But based on being around here for a while and knowing people on the planet even longer, you’re probably going to get few negative answers. From what I gleaned here, there is only one way to do a cam job. THE RIGHT WAY.

I think if you do get some honest, negative feedback, it will be among those who skimped and or didn’t have all the information and knowledge on what other parts to consider replacing when adding a new, more aggressive cam. Lots of threads on them lasting many, many miles and some posts about doing more than one cam job. Not exactly because they wanted to!

Great post moto!!! DO IT RIGHT the first time with ALL the right parts and you will have NO regrets!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-09-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Right after I installed mine I had a few moments of doubt. I had just had my new engine built and it was running amazingly on the stock LS3 cam. I installed the cam 2k miles after the rebuild.

The main feeling I had was 'WTF did I do to my car?!' - Mainly because it did lose a little bit of driveability, but only in the sense that it had now become an untamed animal in comparison. It shakes like crazy and is a massive attention getter, like it or not. It also takes some getting used to driving, especially if an auto with the stock convertor. Maintenance would now be more strict, valve springs would need changing at 20-25k intervals, and I would need to keep a closer eye on her. I knew that I had fundamentally changed my car.

But I got over that VERY quickly. I wouldn't go back to the stock cam if you paid me. The sounds, the feels, the smell...it is all part of an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.

Seriously, the attention this car gets now. Total strangers will talk to you wherever you go and ask questions or comment. People told me this beforehand, but it is multiple times per day. It's cool though...Just be prepared to be a dude magnet.

lol, thats it in a nutshell sir!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! Love my monster, attention getter. Be prepared for this as Infidel stated. I was at a show this past Sunday and these guys from Camaro Club of America wanted to video my Camaro, sure!!! lol.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cama...8562174322335/

LINYSS · 11-09-2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

lol, thats it in a nutshell sir!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!! Love my monster, attention getter. Be prepared for this as Infidel stated. I was at a show this past Sunday and these guys from Camaro Club of America wanted to video my Camaro, sure!!! lol.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cama...8562174322335/

I'm a member on that page, your cars is awesome!!

So far i have been thru a few WTF did i do to my car and soon after was glad i did

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-09-2021, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LINYSS

I'm a member on that page, your cars is awesome!!

So far i have been thru a few WTF did i do to my car and soon after was glad i did

Thanks for the compliment!! Yea she is pretty badass and gets all sorts of attention with her looks, but the big cam and Corsa exhaust gets everyone to come over after I get parked and set up. It's like nobody has ever seen a new gen Camaro all cammed up!! And to think about it, there aren't but abouy 1 or 2 others I know of, and I never see them out and about..

I'm gonna drive mine!! lol.

LINYSS · 11-09-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Thanks for the compliment!! Yea she is pretty badass and gets all sorts of attention with her looks, but the big cam and Corsa exhaust gets everyone to come over after I get parked and set up. It's like nobody has ever seen a new gen Camaro all cammed up!! And to think about it, there aren't but abouy 1 or 2 others I know of, and I never see them out and about..

I'm gonna drive mine!! lol.

Well i'm moving down there so there will be 1 more

11-09-2021, 10:07 AM	#1
LINYSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hudson Florida Posts: 150	Anyone regret getting new cam? Anyone regret getting a new cam, next thing I'm doing to my car, just curious

11-09-2021, 10:29 AM	#2
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	This is probably a really good question. But based on being around here for a while and knowing people on the planet even longer, you’re probably going to get few negative answers. From what I gleaned here, there is only one way to do a cam job. THE RIGHT WAY. I think if you do get some honest, negative feedback, it will be among those who skimped and or didn’t have all the information and knowledge on what other parts to consider replacing when adding a new, more aggressive cam. Lots of threads on them lasting many, many miles and some posts about doing more than one cam job. Not exactly because they wanted to! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

11-09-2021, 10:42 AM	#4
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	No regrets when I did it myself. When I paid someone to do it, yes. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

11-09-2021, 10:43 AM	#5
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,078 View My Garage	Depends on the cam u get. Can get that cam shake. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

11-09-2021, 02:29 PM	#8
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	Right after I installed mine I had a few moments of doubt. I had just had my new engine built and it was running amazingly on the stock LS3 cam. I installed the cam 2k miles after the rebuild. The main feeling I had was 'WTF did I do to my car?!' - Mainly because it did lose a little bit of driveability, but only in the sense that it had now become an untamed animal in comparison. It shakes like crazy and is a massive attention getter, like it or not. It also takes some getting used to driving, especially if an auto with the stock convertor. Maintenance would now be more strict, valve springs would need changing at 20-25k intervals, and I would need to keep a closer eye on her. I knew that I had fundamentally changed my car. But I got over that VERY quickly. I wouldn't go back to the stock cam if you paid me. The sounds, the feels, the smell...it is all part of an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. Seriously, the attention this car gets now. Total strangers will talk to you wherever you go and ask questions or comment. People told me this beforehand, but it is multiple times per day. It's cool though...Just be prepared to be a dude magnet. __________________ 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 Last edited by InFiD3ViL; 11-09-2021 at 03:30 PM.

11-09-2021, 01:50 PM	#7
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	No regrets here but mine is not a daily.

11-09-2021, 03:07 PM	#9
hawkyV8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6m Join Date: May 2020 Location: Iowa Posts: 62	Nope. Best thing I ever did for my car.