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RupertPupkin · 02-28-2016, 01:30 AM

Finally norrowed it down to 3 cams for the setup. Input would be appreciated. Researched high and low with vids/forums etc. Just wanted to see everyones input.

14'' 1LE

P-233/248 .627"/.612" | LSA 113+5.
B- 233/250 .619"/.595" | LSA 113+5
T- 235/239 .627"/.624" | LSA 112

Bo White · 02-28-2016, 02:24 AM

Cylinder head details.

RupertPupkin · 02-28-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Cylinder head details.

Stock. No ptv issues

WHAMMO · 02-28-2016, 08:35 AM

Its the 1st time I see someone with cam selection that big LOL Id go with the 235 239 without hesitation. Been dyno tested with nice results. Other cams seem very large and might be slugish with a heavy 3850lbs car unless having 4:10 gear. TSP are very confident with their 235 239 but I did choose 231 236 over it cause they were very close in performance with the 231 having better low and early-mid torque/hp.

It only makes 10hp more up top. I chose 10hp/tq down low...

I would not go with other cam unless they were spec'ed for you with your setup. I hope you do not run heavy wheels and stock SS gearing...

BTW friend of mine is running a 230 240 595' 595' in his LS3 Vette and I find it kinda lazy down low and it wakes up at 4k...not good IMO.

Gearheaded · 02-28-2016, 09:10 AM

I voted 235/239, but that's because I have one lol

RupertPupkin · 02-28-2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

Its the 1st time I see someone with cam selection that big LOL Id go with the 235 239 without hesitation. Been dyno tested with nice results. Other cams seem very large and might be slugish with a heavy 3850lbs car unless having 4:10 gear. TSP are very confident with their 235 239 but I did choose 231 236 over it cause they were very close in performance with the 231 having better low and early-mid torque/hp.

It only makes 10hp more up top. I chose 10hp/tq down low...

I would not go with other cam unless they were spec'ed for you with your setup. I hope you do not run heavy wheels and stock SS gearing...

BTW friend of mine is running a 230 240 595' 595' in his LS3 Vette and I find it kinda lazy down low and it wakes up at 4k...not good IMO.

I have 3.91 gears(1Le). I have this in my C6Z right now Cam:233/245 .652/.635 113+3. It feels pretty stout. Needs some feathering action around parking lots, but other than that doesnt buck or surge below 1500 rpms.

All the cams are pretty damn good imo, and looks tolerable as far as using it for DD. I see your point on the 231/236. Good feed back on that cam, and saw the dyno chart. Go big or go home right..

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Originally Posted by Gearheaded

I voted 235/239, but that's because I have one lol

Hows the drivability? DD?

christianchevell · 02-28-2016, 09:25 AM

Having done a milder than those cams from a 235/239 with 112 LSA which was .639/.623 to now a .613/ .578 with 114+4 223/ 234

I can honestly say the LSA matters kind of maybe in breaking vacuum ..... other than that drives the same kind of no big break on drivability, some day I may go ls7 heads and want to know with 1.8 rockers instead I will not be in the stratosphere..... ( adds about .50 lift so a 613 becomes 663... a .578 becomes 628.....) .

The TSP is a strong pulling cam though that's not exactly the CAM you listed as 235/239 they may just use the same duration and LSA, and I know they went back and modified it from when I got it to loose .010 on the intake lift last I heard. I made 491 hp and 448 torque with just a CAI, headers and tune on my 13 with the tsp cam stock ls3 on a mustang dyno.

Gearheaded · 02-28-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Hows the drivability? DD?

Not a DD. Drivability and a cam that size shouldn't be used in the same conversation lol.

RupertPupkin · 02-28-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearheaded

Not a DD. Drivability and a cam that size shouldn't be used in the same conversation lol.

Im assuming bucking down low?

WHAMMO · 02-28-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

I have 3.91 gears(1Le). I have this in my C6Z right now Cam:233/245 .652/.635 113+3. It feels pretty stout. Needs some feathering action around parking lots, but other than that doesnt buck or surge below 1500 rpms.

All the cams are pretty damn good imo, and looks tolerable as far as using it for DD. I see your point on the 231/236. Good feed back on that cam, and saw the dyno chart. Go big or go home right..

Hows the drivability? DD?

Are you trying to use same spec cam for a 7.0l in a 6.2l?? Hope not!!

235 239 is tight with stock heads BTW with an LS3. Other cams going to melt valves/pistons together.

RupertPupkin · 02-28-2016, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

Are you trying to use same spec cam for a 7.0l in a 6.2l?? Hope not!!

235 239 is tight with stock heads BTW with an LS3. Other cams going to melt valves/pistons together.

Nope. These specs are from reputable shops

WHAMMO · 02-28-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Nope. These specs are from reputable shops

Ok good!!

Gearheaded · 02-28-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Im assuming bucking down low?

Yup

RupertPupkin · 02-28-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

Ok good!!

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02-28-2016, 01:30 AM	#1
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,603	3 cam selections.- Finally norrowed it down to 3 cams for the setup. Input would be appreciated. Researched high and low with vids/forums etc. Just wanted to see everyones input. 14'' 1LE P-233/248 .627"/.612" \| LSA 113+5. B- 233/250 .619"/.595" \| LSA 113+5 T- 235/239 .627"/.624" \| LSA 112 Last edited by RupertPupkin; 02-28-2016 at 09:10 AM.

02-28-2016, 02:24 AM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Cylinder head details. __________________ 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

02-28-2016, 08:35 AM	#4
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	Its the 1st time I see someone with cam selection that big LOL Id go with the 235 239 without hesitation. Been dyno tested with nice results. Other cams seem very large and might be slugish with a heavy 3850lbs car unless having 4:10 gear. TSP are very confident with their 235 239 but I did choose 231 236 over it cause they were very close in performance with the 231 having better low and early-mid torque/hp. It only makes 10hp more up top. I chose 10hp/tq down low... I would not go with other cam unless they were spec'ed for you with your setup. I hope you do not run heavy wheels and stock SS gearing... BTW friend of mine is running a 230 240 595' 595' in his LS3 Vette and I find it kinda lazy down low and it wakes up at 4k...not good IMO. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me. Last edited by WHAMMO; 02-28-2016 at 08:47 AM.

02-28-2016, 09:10 AM	#5
Gearheaded Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 369	I voted 235/239, but that's because I have one lol __________________ Toys: 2014 SS - TSP 235/239, CAI, LT's, 12.2 @ 115 ("SLOWLY" chipping away ET) 2000 Trans Am - Bolt-ons 13.0@110 (sold) 2009 YZF R1 - Race bike (road course)(totaled racing) 2008 YZF R6 - Race bike (road course)(still own)

02-28-2016, 09:25 AM	#7
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Having done a milder than those cams from a 235/239 with 112 LSA which was .639/.623 to now a .613/ .578 with 114+4 223/ 234 I can honestly say the LSA matters kind of maybe in breaking vacuum ..... other than that drives the same kind of no big break on drivability, some day I may go ls7 heads and want to know with 1.8 rockers instead I will not be in the stratosphere..... ( adds about .50 lift so a 613 becomes 663... a .578 becomes 628.....) . The TSP is a strong pulling cam though that's not exactly the CAM you listed as 235/239 they may just use the same duration and LSA, and I know they went back and modified it from when I got it to loose .010 on the intake lift last I heard. I made 491 hp and 448 torque with just a CAI, headers and tune on my 13 with the tsp cam stock ls3 on a mustang dyno. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

View Poll Results: Which cam for BEST overall performance- drivability/hp/trq
P-233/248 .627"/.612" \| LSA 113+5	7	18.92%
B- 233/250 .619"/.595" \| LSA 113+5	14	37.84%
T- 235/239 .627"/.624" \| LSA 112	16	43.24%
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