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LS32010SS · 01-28-2021, 07:43 PM

Thanks EVERYONE!!!

RupertPupkin · 01-28-2021, 09:25 PM

So you’re looking for sound as a determining factor? Sound is subjective, but I personally wouldn’t use “sound” as a deciding choice. That’s a TSP stage 1 cam. If the car is being babied, would you even notice the torque?

Here’s the same cam on a vette https://youtu.be/fxLiMfUIN_Q

pnwdan · 01-28-2021, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LS32010SS

Hey folks, I’m sure I’m asking a question someone else has lol, I can’t find it in the search. Anyways, I’ve got a 2010 SS with 30k on it, getting ready to do a cam, I’m unfamiliar with cams and specs etc. I was told to go with a 225/236 629/615 112+3 LSA 109 ICL they said since the car is a manual it would be best. I’m not building a street monster, I’m look for sound and torque. The car is mostly babied. Anyone know if this cam will have a nice raspy/choppy idle and the torque should come in pretty early I suppose. Thanks for reading! By the way also installing new hardened push rods and .660 springs, headers, CAI, and an X pipe.

Go with TSP stage 3. You do all the same work and gain more power. No less driveability

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ariZona28 · 01-28-2021, 11:57 PM

Before you go digging into a well running engine with only 30K on it why not just do the bolt-ons you mentioned? Headers, cat delete and aggressive mufflers may be all that's required to get what you're after in the decibel department. Throw in some 3.91 gears for added torque multiplication with a good tune to tie everything together and life's good!

George-CZ · 01-29-2021, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Before you go digging into a well running engine with only 30K on it why not just do the bolt-ons you mentioned? Headers, cat delete and aggressive mufflers may be all that's required to get what you're after in the decibel department. Throw in some 3.91 gears for added torque multiplication with a good tune to tie everything together and life's good!

Ashen L99 · 01-29-2021, 03:46 AM

A cam adds chop, and if he’s looking for chop a stage 1 won’t have a lot. As said above do a stage 3.

Street King Kid · 01-30-2021, 11:21 PM

I had a stage 3 BTR cam install done. My speed shop said it was the best one they had seen.

01-28-2021, 07:43 PM	#1
LS32010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Georgia Posts: 6	LS3 Cam Questions Thanks EVERYONE!!! Last edited by LS32010SS; 01-30-2021 at 07:11 AM.

01-28-2021, 09:25 PM	#2
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,607	So you’re looking for sound as a determining factor? Sound is subjective, but I personally wouldn’t use “sound” as a deciding choice. That’s a TSP stage 1 cam. If the car is being babied, would you even notice the torque? Here’s the same cam on a vette https://youtu.be/fxLiMfUIN_Q __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

01-28-2021, 11:57 PM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,237	Before you go digging into a well running engine with only 30K on it why not just do the bolt-ons you mentioned? Headers, cat delete and aggressive mufflers may be all that's required to get what you're after in the decibel department. Throw in some 3.91 gears for added torque multiplication with a good tune to tie everything together and life's good! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-29-2021, 03:46 AM	#6
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 527	A cam adds chop, and if he’s looking for chop a stage 1 won’t have a lot. As said above do a stage 3. __________________ Roto-fab CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB, LOD X1 V3 intake manifold, GMPP LS3 heads, Night Fury cam, TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback, Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/150 shot, NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires, DSX flex fuel kit, ZL-1 fuel pump and injectors, B&M deep trans pan, Yank 3400 converter, 3.45s with BMR Delrin bushings, mishimoto 169° Thermostat, GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Lolly pop Lime brake calipers, ZL1 10 spoke wheels, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

01-30-2021, 11:21 PM	#7
Street King Kid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS Blk w orange stripes Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 59	CAM I had a stage 3 BTR cam install done. My speed shop said it was the best one they had seen.