Question to the people that have installed an LSA - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mrbowtie26 · 08-16-2016, 06:07 PM

I will be putting an LSA on my LS3 within the next couple of weeks and I'm debating if it will be a lot easier to do a cam at the same time or if it won't save that much time and just do it later ? also any idea if an ADM stage 2 PD cam will lower the boost slightly vs the stock LS3 cam ?
Thanks

pyroguy · 08-16-2016, 06:35 PM

Personally I'm waiting to upgrade to a supercharger until I can afford the cam too. Of course I have a L99 and I'll be pulling the heads to change the lifters at the same time so for me it is well worth waiting to do it all at once.

hammdo · 08-16-2016, 08:27 PM

I think you know where I'm at. I did the cam et. al. at the same time.

-Don

wrtowman · 08-16-2016, 08:56 PM

Having mine done at the same time.

ttshovel · 08-16-2016, 09:00 PM

do it at the same time!

jrhagen · 08-16-2016, 09:12 PM

I found it easier to just pull the LS3, put it on an engine stand and swap in a LSX B-8, cam, springs, LSA SC all at the same time.

Mrbowtie26 · 08-16-2016, 09:46 PM

But if I do a cam now what will I do in 2 months when I'm not happy with 550rwhp ish ? lol .... Idk I already have about $4400 into this with me doing all of the work swallowing another 800 for a cam and springs etc... kind of pushes it over the edge but I know I SHOULD do it at the same time as it will save some steps.... Anybody have a guess to the hp ? Ls3 with lsa 2.75 pulley, 2" primary LT headers, no cats, full 3" from headers back through a pair of flowmaster mufflers, ADM CAI, ADM fpcm, 65lb injectors (already have ZL1 pump). What will hp be with and without an ADM stage 2 PD cam and will my boost pressure drop slightly with the cam ? I'm thinking 540rwhp without cam and maybe 580+ with it but just guessing ?

p.s. the car dyno'd 386/386 100% stock on Jannetty racing's dyno (not sure what kind of dyno they have and if it's stingy or beneficial to numbers).

Jeff_SS · 08-17-2016, 12:08 AM

Do it all at once.
You'll end up doing it later and having to rip apart things again. And then have to pay for a retune etc.
Just do it all right the first time.
I waited until I had all my pieces together before I did it.
I even waited till I had the money to drop on my fuel system because I knew I wanted to do E85.

Mrbowtie26 · 08-17-2016, 08:52 PM

So I decided to go with the Stage 1 PD cam and the tooley .660 valve spring kit. Any idea's what the stage 1 pd cam along with the 2.75 pulley, LT headers and full 3" exhaust along with ADM cai w/scoop are making on an LS3 ?

hammdo · 08-17-2016, 09:27 PM

Andy gave me this -- not sure which pulley they installed (electric PS)...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=87

-Don

Mrbowtie26 · 08-17-2016, 09:46 PM

I'm hoping to make 560+ with my mods. Hopefully I wont get too depressed lol ...

p.s. I'm trying to aim low and be surprised lol

ADM PERFORMANCE · 08-20-2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrbowtie26

I'm hoping to make 560+ with my mods. Hopefully I wont get too depressed lol ...

p.s. I'm trying to aim low and be surprised lol

Search - ILIR on this site. Very strong

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404200

hammdo · 08-20-2016, 11:23 AM

Forgot about that one! 650 RWHP!

-Don

wrtowman · 08-20-2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrbowtie26

But if I do a cam now what will I do in 2 months when I'm not happy with 550rwhp ish ?

9.1 lower, 2.5 upper, and E85.

08-16-2016, 06:07 PM	#1
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	Question to the people that have installed an LSA I will be putting an LSA on my LS3 within the next couple of weeks and I'm debating if it will be a lot easier to do a cam at the same time or if it won't save that much time and just do it later ? also any idea if an ADM stage 2 PD cam will lower the boost slightly vs the stock LS3 cam ? Thanks

08-16-2016, 06:35 PM	#2
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Personally I'm waiting to upgrade to a supercharger until I can afford the cam too. Of course I have a L99 and I'll be pulling the heads to change the lifters at the same time so for me it is well worth waiting to do it all at once. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

08-16-2016, 08:27 PM	#3
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	I think you know where I'm at. I did the cam et. al. at the same time. -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-16-2016, 08:56 PM	#4
wrtowman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Warner Robins Ga Posts: 778	Having mine done at the same time. __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS A6 - Vengeance Racing built/tuned. 590RWHP/560RWTQ, ADM LSA Conversion, 2.5 Grip-Tec, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, FIC1000, VRPD2 Cam and LS3 Conversion with all the internal goodies, American Racing 1 7/8 Headers, no cats, SW Retro Cat Back, ADM Intake, AFCO HX, Varimax Pump, Rotofab Reservoir, B&M Transmission Cooler, VMAX TB, Elite Engineering CC, BMR LCAs, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, DSS 1000hp axles, ZL1 Bumper and Sideskirts, Night Owl Halos, Matte Black 20" Rohana RC-22 with 20x10-275s/20x11-315s, R1 Concept Premier Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hawk Ceramic Pads.

08-16-2016, 09:00 PM	#5
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	do it at the same time! __________________ 12 camaro ss 427lsx, th400, f310 heads, crower shaft mounts, gpi specd solid roller, shearerfab 2k hp a/w, twin bullseye 88mm turbos, hughes pro ssx bolt together converter, holley dominator, 8.50 cert, backhalf, Ford 9", 33x17x16 tires, c16 fuel

08-16-2016, 09:12 PM	#6
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I found it easier to just pull the LS3, put it on an engine stand and swap in a LSX B-8, cam, springs, LSA SC all at the same time.

08-16-2016, 09:46 PM	#7
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	But if I do a cam now what will I do in 2 months when I'm not happy with 550rwhp ish ? lol .... Idk I already have about $4400 into this with me doing all of the work swallowing another 800 for a cam and springs etc... kind of pushes it over the edge but I know I SHOULD do it at the same time as it will save some steps.... Anybody have a guess to the hp ? Ls3 with lsa 2.75 pulley, 2" primary LT headers, no cats, full 3" from headers back through a pair of flowmaster mufflers, ADM CAI, ADM fpcm, 65lb injectors (already have ZL1 pump). What will hp be with and without an ADM stage 2 PD cam and will my boost pressure drop slightly with the cam ? I'm thinking 540rwhp without cam and maybe 580+ with it but just guessing ? p.s. the car dyno'd 386/386 100% stock on Jannetty racing's dyno (not sure what kind of dyno they have and if it's stingy or beneficial to numbers).

08-17-2016, 12:08 AM	#8
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Do it all at once. You'll end up doing it later and having to rip apart things again. And then have to pay for a retune etc. Just do it all right the first time. I waited until I had all my pieces together before I did it. I even waited till I had the money to drop on my fuel system because I knew I wanted to do E85. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

08-17-2016, 08:52 PM	#9
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	So I decided to go with the Stage 1 PD cam and the tooley .660 valve spring kit. Any idea's what the stage 1 pd cam along with the 2.75 pulley, LT headers and full 3" exhaust along with ADM cai w/scoop are making on an LS3 ?

08-17-2016, 09:27 PM	#10
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Andy gave me this -- not sure which pulley they installed (electric PS)... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...0&postcount=87 -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

08-17-2016, 09:46 PM	#11
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	I'm hoping to make 560+ with my mods. Hopefully I wont get too depressed lol ... p.s. I'm trying to aim low and be surprised lol

08-20-2016, 11:23 AM	#13
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Forgot about that one! 650 RWHP! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577