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1JEWLDSSRS · 04-08-2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

But we have money and no bills.

lol, money, no bills, FREE time, a hot woman, what more could you need!! Oh, and a second car to boot... hehe

Brazensol · 04-08-2021, 07:44 PM

I retired at 43. I just started my third job since retirement for something to do. I'm 59 now.

You got other plans for your stealth Camaro?

Avenging Orange · 04-08-2021, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

But we have money and no bills.

Avenging Orange · 04-08-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zz430camaro

I just think that cam is too small honestly.

Stock
204/211 @.05 .551/.525 117

The two I'm looking at now
Comp
212/218 .558/.563 115 LSA
Lingenfelter
218/229 .561/.561 lift 113

I know most will think them too small...but I want something I can throw a bag in the car and drive anywhere I want. No worries of replacing springs down the line. No worries of valvetrain damage. I also know many are wrapped around HP #'s and how choppy/noisy they are. Again, for me, its squeezing as much TQ as I can in the area I want it and drive it.

Bigdumogre · 04-08-2021, 08:51 PM

I’m not knowledgeable on cam specs but I get what you want. Nothing wrong with wanted a few extra ponies and a calm idle if it’s a daily. When CSP called me to spec my cam I said I wanted max hp and choppy lol he also said he has one that’s sounds almost stock (stealth) and still give great hp gains.
Maybe hit up complete street for one of there custom cams - if you follow them on insta/youtube they do a dozen camaros a week 4-6th gen mostly 5th and 6th.

Avenging Orange · 04-08-2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

I’m not knowledgeable on cam specs but I get what you want. Nothing wrong with wanted a few extra ponies and a calm idle if it’s a daily. When CSP called me to spec my cam I said I wanted max hp and choppy lol he also said he has one that’s sounds almost stock (stealth) and still give great hp gains.
Maybe hit up complete street for one of there custom cams - if you follow them on insta/youtube they do a dozen camaros a week 4-6th gen mostly 5th and 6th.

Thank you.

RupertPupkin · 04-08-2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

But we have money and no bills.

No electric/water/insurance bill? Life alert bill? Lol

Vegas Bound · 04-08-2021, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

No electric/water/insurance bill? Life alert bill? Lol

Those aren't bills, they are monthly living expenses. I guess I should have said debt to avoid confusion for smartasses.

RupertPupkin · 04-08-2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Those aren't bills, they are monthly living expenses. I guess I should have said debt to avoid confusion for smartasses.

Lol.

AG454 · 04-08-2021, 11:20 PM

I retired 17 months ago. It has been an adjustment, COVID has made it so I’ve been home a lot. I don’t miss working though, I like doing as much or as little as I feel like. As for for camming your Camaro, my motto is “Drive softly and carry a big stick”.

theragtopguy · 04-08-2021, 11:25 PM

July 1 is my last day. Got my 25 years in and that's it!!! Yeah I'm old, 66 and proud of it!!!

ariZona28 · 04-09-2021, 01:02 AM

I applaud your cam decision. In old school yesteryear the two biggest mistakes were too big of a cam and excessive carb sizing. In my recently acquired Vette project the cam installed is part number 88958753 .525 lift, 219/228 duration unit in stalled by GM in their 480 (some say 495) HP crate engine. Plenty of personality and a great, broad power band. Don't think you can go wrong with either of the cams you mentioned and I like the idea of keeping the lift modest to prevent excessive valvetrain stress and future maintenance costs. After all, you're on a fixed income.

Ashen L99 · 04-09-2021, 01:51 AM

Stock: 204/211 @.05 .551/.525 117

The two Your looking at now
Comp: 212/218 .558/.563 115 LSA
Lingenfelter: 218/229 .561/.561 113 LSA

What I have
Nightfury: 233/242 .629"/.629" 113 LSA

Other top competitors
BTR stage 4: 233/250 .630"/.615" 113 LSA
TSP F35: 235/248 .649"/615" 111 LSA
GPI SS4 NFC: 236/252 .646/.637 113 LSA

IMHO I would say the nightfury is aggressive but not thrash the valve train aggressive. That comp cam is tiny, hands down. It doesn’t even compare to any off the shelf cams, i don’t know if it would be worth the swap...
BTR stage 1: 221/228 .613"/.605" 112 LSA
TSP stage 1: 225/236 .629"/615" 114 LSA

I know your looking for useable torque throughout the whole power band, but you don’t need to stay that small to not hurt the valve train. TSP even states that their stage one is a great usable cam down low. I don’t want you to be disappointed when you take her out for the first time and think “this is no different than stock why did I even spend the money to do a cam swap?” No one likes doing things twice and I feel like you should go with the lingenfelter!

gunchamp · 04-09-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

But we have money and no bills.

Haha!

04-08-2021, 08:51 PM	#19
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I’m not knowledgeable on cam specs but I get what you want. Nothing wrong with wanted a few extra ponies and a calm idle if it’s a daily. When CSP called me to spec my cam I said I wanted max hp and choppy lol he also said he has one that’s sounds almost stock (stealth) and still give great hp gains. Maybe hit up complete street for one of there custom cams - if you follow them on insta/youtube they do a dozen camaros a week 4-6th gen mostly 5th and 6th. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

04-08-2021, 11:20 PM	#24
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	I retired 17 months ago. It has been an adjustment, COVID has made it so I’ve been home a lot. I don’t miss working though, I like doing as much or as little as I feel like. As for for camming your Camaro, my motto is “Drive softly and carry a big stick”. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late Last edited by AG454; 04-09-2021 at 12:14 AM.

04-08-2021, 11:25 PM	#25
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	July 1 is my last day. Got my 25 years in and that's it!!! Yeah I'm old, 66 and proud of it!!! __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

04-09-2021, 01:02 AM	#26
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,227	I applaud your cam decision. In old school yesteryear the two biggest mistakes were too big of a cam and excessive carb sizing. In my recently acquired Vette project the cam installed is part number 88958753 .525 lift, 219/228 duration unit in stalled by GM in their 480 (some say 495) HP crate engine. Plenty of personality and a great, broad power band. Don't think you can go wrong with either of the cams you mentioned and I like the idea of keeping the lift modest to prevent excessive valvetrain stress and future maintenance costs. After all, you're on a fixed income. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

04-09-2021, 01:51 AM	#27
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 526	Stock: 204/211 @.05 .551/.525 117 The two Your looking at now Comp: 212/218 .558/.563 115 LSA Lingenfelter: 218/229 .561/.561 113 LSA What I have Nightfury: 233/242 .629"/.629" 113 LSA Other top competitors BTR stage 4: 233/250 .630"/.615" 113 LSA TSP F35: 235/248 .649"/615" 111 LSA GPI SS4 NFC: 236/252 .646/.637 113 LSA IMHO I would say the nightfury is aggressive but not thrash the valve train aggressive. That comp cam is tiny, hands down. It doesn’t even compare to any off the shelf cams, i don’t know if it would be worth the swap... BTR stage 1: 221/228 .613"/.605" 112 LSA TSP stage 1: 225/236 .629"/615" 114 LSA I know your looking for useable torque throughout the whole power band, but you don’t need to stay that small to not hurt the valve train. TSP even states that their stage one is a great usable cam down low. I don’t want you to be disappointed when you take her out for the first time and think “this is no different than stock why did I even spend the money to do a cam swap?” No one likes doing things twice and I feel like you should go with the lingenfelter! __________________ 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.

04-08-2021, 07:44 PM	#16
Brazensol Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 263	I retired at 43. I just started my third job since retirement for something to do. I'm 59 now. You got other plans for your stealth Camaro?