My cam swap install**edit ANOTHER CASE OF CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE** - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

WHAMMO · 03-25-2016, 03:29 PM

***You can look at the pic I took before removing the tensioner; it was already broken at the top! So there was a good slack in the chain and a little piece has fallen in the engine at sometimes, maybe its still floating in the oil pan but I think its gone with last oil changes. Before starting the job, I was already set on a LS2 timing chain dampener...BEST DECISION EVER!

The worst part is that the metal piece that is actually applying tension to the orange plastic part, which broke at the top, is now loose and can fall anytime in the engine! In fact, it fell into my hands when I removed the oil pump! I was wondering what the hell was that! I put it back to take the picture. Even though its tight in there, it could have fallen somewhere!!***

I started the cam install yesterday, slowly but surely!

Parts used;
-231/236 111 LSA TSP cam kit, 650 lift spings, TI retainers
-LT1 timing chain
-Hi press Melling oil pump

looking for a remote tune now.

While at it, I've discover that there is some difference between 2010 and 2013 Camaro; A/C arent setup the same which is easier to work in front of the bay, but a PITA around the oil pan cause the ground is routed over oil pan bolts.

Anyway heres where I'm at for now. Should take some more days since I do not have my gaskets/chain/timing gear..

Bo White · 03-25-2016, 03:39 PM

Replacing tensioner with dampener?

Gearheaded · 03-25-2016, 03:47 PM

Nice work so far! I was more of a job than I anticipated, but it was definitely fun and informing.

Remember to have fun! Mine looked similar day one lol:

WHAMMO · 03-25-2016, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

Replacing tensioner with dampener?

yes. I hesitated but going with the damper finally.

briancamaross · 03-25-2016, 04:17 PM

I just finished mine up did the tsp 235/239 111lsa

WHAMMO · 03-25-2016, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearheaded

Nice work so far! I was more of a job than I anticipated, but it was definitely fun and informing.

Remember to have fun! Mine looked similar day one lol:

Cool!

How is the 235 239?

briancamaross · 03-25-2016, 05:21 PM

great idle is 800 rpm https://www.facebook.com/brian.barnett.984

Schluney · 03-26-2016, 02:49 AM

I suggest Patrick guerra for the remote tune!

Gearheaded · 03-26-2016, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHAMMO

Cool!

How is the 235 239?

The cam is fantastic. I don't think I'll ever own a GM V8 without a cam for the rest of my life LOL!

WHAMMO · 03-26-2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schluney

I suggest Patrick guerra for the remote tune!

Id be more thab happy to have my cam tuned by him!! Ill write him.
I sent a PM to GPI but no answer yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearheaded

The cam is fantastic. I don't think I'll ever own a GM V8 without a cam for the rest of my life LOL!

That is good news! I hesitated to get the 235 but favored the 231 since its a street car and spend a lot of time between 3000-5500..

Gearheaded · 03-26-2016, 06:49 PM

Just make sure not to lock your knees the whole time while you work on the car. My knees were sore as all get out for two days after the swap

WHAMMO · 03-27-2016, 12:29 AM

Car is half way up on ramps, its more a sore back...taking big breaks between steps hahah

03-25-2016, 03:29 PM	#1
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	My cam swap installedit ANOTHER CASE OF CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE *You can look at the pic I took before removing the tensioner; it was already broken at the top! So there was a good slack in the chain and a little piece has fallen in the engine at sometimes, maybe its still floating in the oil pan but I think its gone with last oil changes. Before starting the job, I was already set on a LS2 timing chain dampener...BEST DECISION EVER! The worst part is that the metal piece that is actually applying tension to the orange plastic part, which broke at the top, is now loose and can fall anytime in the engine! In fact, it fell into my hands when I removed the oil pump! I was wondering what the hell was that! I put it back to take the picture. Even though its tight in there, it could have fallen somewhere!!* I started the cam install yesterday, slowly but surely! Parts used; -231/236 111 LSA TSP cam kit, 650 lift spings, TI retainers -LT1 timing chain -Hi press Melling oil pump looking for a remote tune now. While at it, I've discover that there is some difference between 2010 and 2013 Camaro; A/C arent setup the same which is easier to work in front of the bay, but a PITA around the oil pan cause the ground is routed over oil pan bolts. Anyway heres where I'm at for now. Should take some more days since I do not have my gaskets/chain/timing gear.. Attached Images __________________ 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; 03-27-2016 at 07:48 PM.

03-25-2016, 03:39 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Replacing tensioner with dampener? __________________ 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

03-25-2016, 03:47 PM	#3
Gearheaded Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 369	Nice work so far! I was more of a job than I anticipated, but it was definitely fun and informing. Remember to have fun! Mine looked similar day 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)

03-26-2016, 02:49 AM	#8
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	I suggest Patrick guerra for the remote tune! __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

03-26-2016, 06:49 PM	#11
Gearheaded Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 369	Just make sure not to lock your knees the whole time while you work on the car. My knees were sore as all get out for two days after the swap __________________ 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)

03-25-2016, 04:17 PM	#5
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	I just finished mine up did the tsp 235/239 111lsa

03-25-2016, 05:21 PM	#7
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	great idle is 800 rpm https://www.facebook.com/brian.barnett.984

03-27-2016, 12:29 AM	#12
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	Car is half way up on ramps, its more a sore back...taking big breaks between steps hahah __________________ 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.