L99 Camshaft Advice - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Billy_Gibbs · 07-31-2017, 10:18 AM

I own a 2012 Camaro SS with normal bolt ons (CAI, LTH, etc.) and wanted to know a couple things. One is what is the best camshaft for increasing power while maintaining driveability because this is a daily driver? Two is should I replace the stock valve springs or other stock parts to make sure the camshaft runs properly?

sinisterlsx510 · 07-31-2017, 01:10 PM

Either hit up gpi or texas speed or one of the reps for the vvt cam. As far as stock springs of course man! Replace springs.. get upgraded triunion bearings for rocker arms... push rods.. etc.

frankwjr · 07-31-2017, 01:18 PM

orrrr....VVT delete and the world is your oyster!

JANNETTYRACING · 07-31-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy_Gibbs

I own a 2012 Camaro SS with normal bolt ons (CAI, LTH, etc.) and wanted to know a couple things. One is what is the best camshaft for increasing power while maintaining driveability because this is a daily driver? Two is should I replace the stock valve springs or other stock parts to make sure the camshaft runs properly?

We have a full line of performance camshaft packages both VVT and VVT delete..

And we offer Remote custom tuning to bring it all together.

Ted.

Pro Stock John · 07-31-2017, 03:00 PM

I daily drive the GPI VVT SS3. You need different springs (and other stuff). Best to buy it all from once source. I picked up 100rwhp from cam/heads.

jc615 · 07-31-2017, 03:04 PM

I'd stay away from trunion upgrade. More failures after replacing than leaving stock

15rs/ss · 07-31-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jc615

I'd stay away from trunion upgrade. More failures after replacing than leaving stock

Go bushings

RedTexasSS · 07-31-2017, 08:20 PM

Contact Aaron at GPI. Aaron and Ryan really know their stuff. I installed the SS1 VVT camshaft a couple of years ago. Makes great power, performs great as a daily driver with the stock converter. I will add, it sounds mean, a nice lumpy idle. Ryan remote tuned mine with HP tuners. It was a very easy process. They will supply everything you need for the install. I would recommend keeping the VVT, it pulls forever. Recently wanted some more power and purchased the Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, also purchased from GPI. These guys will not steer you wrong. Go for the cam, you'll love it.

hammdo · 07-31-2017, 08:25 PM

GPI.. I have their VVT SS1 in my FI setup, excellent setup...

Aaron or Ryan will get u going!

-Don

Mydivorcegift · 07-31-2017, 11:15 PM

I daily drive my bigger than SS4 cam.

Headed to the 1/8th mile Saturday.

John_C · 07-31-2017, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

I daily drive my bigger than SS4 cam.

Headed to the 1/8th mile Saturday.

Let us know how she performs!

Looking to get a cam soon. Not sure if I want to go full LS3 or keep it L99 VVT.

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Dmpsix · 08-01-2017, 12:14 AM

Go Trunion
https://www.briantooleyracing.com/sm...grade-kit.html

and get the best lifters money can buy for your L99
https://www.briantooleyracing.com/jo...ters-2110.html

Lifters are notorious for failing (stock ones at least) when people cam their Camaro's.

if I ever cammed my Camaro, those are the only lifters I would trust. Don't go with LS7 lifters... people have had those fail too.

IF you insist on staying Rockers, at least upgrade them
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-6355-ye...-18-ratio.aspx

Bo White · 08-01-2017, 12:49 AM

What stall?

ZWA SS · 08-01-2017, 02:15 AM

I got a package deal from BTR. BTR stage 2 vvt with all the supporting valvetrain. It was pretty rowdy so I had a Circle D 3200 stall and retune done. Drive like stock, but healthier.

07-31-2017, 10:18 AM	#1
Billy_Gibbs Camaro-Owner262 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 5 View My Garage	L99 Camshaft Advice I own a 2012 Camaro SS with normal bolt ons (CAI, LTH, etc.) and wanted to know a couple things. One is what is the best camshaft for increasing power while maintaining driveability because this is a daily driver? Two is should I replace the stock valve springs or other stock parts to make sure the camshaft runs properly? __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - K&N CAI, Magnaflow Mufflers, Resonator Deletes, Texas Speed Long Tube Headers

07-31-2017, 01:10 PM	#2
sinisterlsx510 Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: bay area Posts: 463	Either hit up gpi or texas speed or one of the reps for the vvt cam. As far as stock springs of course man! Replace springs.. get upgraded triunion bearings for rocker arms... push rods.. etc. __________________ 2014 ss camaro Stainless works long tubes , rotofab cai , vararam wedge , muffler delete,cat delete ,resonator delete , x pipe 2019 sierra duramax 2500 all terrain x 2001 trans am Lsx 408 ci rebuild in progress(dead project) 1967 camaro Sbc 327.

07-31-2017, 01:18 PM	#3
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	orrrr....VVT delete and the world is your oyster! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

07-31-2017, 03:00 PM	#5
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I daily drive the GPI VVT SS3. You need different springs (and other stuff). Best to buy it all from once source. I picked up 100rwhp from cam/heads. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-31-2017, 08:20 PM	#8
RedTexasSS Drives: 2012 SS Red w/ black rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 45	Contact Aaron at GPI. Aaron and Ryan really know their stuff. I installed the SS1 VVT camshaft a couple of years ago. Makes great power, performs great as a daily driver with the stock converter. I will add, it sounds mean, a nice lumpy idle. Ryan remote tuned mine with HP tuners. It was a very easy process. They will supply everything you need for the install. I would recommend keeping the VVT, it pulls forever. Recently wanted some more power and purchased the Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, also purchased from GPI. These guys will not steer you wrong. Go for the cam, you'll love it. __________________ 2012 SS Camaro, Victory Red w/black rally stripes, SLP front splitter, ZL1 Rocker panels, ZL1 Add-ons Stealth Wickerbill, L99, Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, 65 lb. injectors, 87 mm pulley, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM,1 7/8 Texas Speed long tube headers, v-max ported throttle body, Rotofab cold air intake with Apex scoop, Apex catch can, MSD plug wires, AEM AFR and Boost gauges, GPI SS1 VVT Cam, HP tuners with remote tune by Ryan at GPI, Solo axleback exhaust w/j pipes and stock resonator.

07-31-2017, 03:04 PM	#6
jc615 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro and Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 795	I'd stay away from trunion upgrade. More failures after replacing than leaving stock

07-31-2017, 08:25 PM	#9
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	GPI.. I have their VVT SS1 in my FI setup, excellent setup... Aaron or Ryan will get u going! -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

07-31-2017, 11:15 PM	#10
Mydivorcegift Future Mopar Owner Drives: 2011, 2SS/RS, Synergy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TN Posts: 2,373	I daily drive my bigger than SS4 cam. Headed to the 1/8th mile Saturday. __________________ 2005 GTO-IBM-A4-Sold 2011 Camaro SS/RS Synergy-1 of 255-Sold You will be missed but you are in good hands! 2019 Challenger Hellcat B5, Redeye, Widebody

08-01-2017, 12:14 AM	#12
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Go Trunion https://www.briantooleyracing.com/sm...grade-kit.html and get the best lifters money can buy for your L99 https://www.briantooleyracing.com/jo...ters-2110.html Lifters are notorious for failing (stock ones at least) when people cam their Camaro's. if I ever cammed my Camaro, those are the only lifters I would trust. Don't go with LS7 lifters... people have had those fail too. IF you insist on staying Rockers, at least upgrade them http://www.texas-speed.com/p-6355-ye...-18-ratio.aspx

08-01-2017, 12:49 AM	#13
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	What stall? __________________ 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

08-01-2017, 02:15 AM	#14
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 1,074	I got a package deal from BTR. BTR stage 2 vvt with all the supporting valvetrain. It was pretty rowdy so I had a Circle D 3200 stall and retune done. Drive like stock, but healthier. __________________ My Z/SS http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286858 .