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Explit Player · 03-14-2016, 09:37 PM

Okay, I've asked this before and I've come to a few choices that I seem to like.

1. SS3 GPI Cam
2. BTR Stage 4

3. Custom grind of 233/242
.629/.629
LSA:113+3

4. Custom Grind of 232/246
.646/.637
LSA:112

I'm looking for a choppy sound, along with as close to 500whp as possible. And something that plays well with 100-150 shot of nitrous.

Which do you guys think would suit me best? Also in open to recommendations!

And my biggest concern is the motor not blowing up, and if I have to sacrifice a few HP, so be it.
This is a N/A build also.

Leaning towards #1 or #2 mostly

Explit Player · 03-14-2016, 09:41 PM

Also a little bit of guidance on what makes a good Choppy tone would be appreciated if anyone can chime in

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flyer08 · 03-14-2016, 10:14 PM

Whichever you choose seems like youll have a good cam

Explit Player · 03-14-2016, 10:26 PM

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Whichever you choose seems like youll have a good cam

Thanks man. Ive tried to look around a lot for what people are getting real world. These seem good I'm just see which ones are good, but still safe.

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DOC52 · 03-15-2016, 02:37 AM

I have a GPI SS2 VVT awaiting install. Great customer service and great results by others so far.

JakeW1990 · 03-15-2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

Okay, I've asked this before and I've come to a few choices that I seem to like.

2. BTR Stage 4 - THIS

I'm looking for a choppy sound, along with as close to 500whp as possible. And something that plays well with 100-150 shot of nitrous.

Hands down. Best gains and drivability for size. M6 BTR Stage 4 with stock 3.45s and no issues- occasional surge with very low rpms.

My brother runs the BTR Stage 3 on his Z06 with a 200 shot perfectly fine. Getting ready to swap over to BTR Stage 5 for his car.

The LSA on the custom grinds are too low for me and the lifts are way high for those power ranges.

jeff657756 · 03-15-2016, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Explit Player

Okay, I've asked this before and I've come to a few choices that I seem to like.

1. SS3 GPI Cam
2. BTR Stage 4

3. Custom grind of 233/242
.629/.629
LSA:113+3

4. Custom Grind of 232/246
.646/.637
LSA:112

I'm looking for a choppy sound, along with as close to 500whp as possible. And something that plays well with 100-150 shot of nitrous.

Which do you guys think would suit me best? Also in open to recommendations!

And my biggest concern is the motor not blowing up, and if I have to sacrifice a few HP, so be it.
This is a N/A build also.

Leaning towards #1 or #2 mostly

3 seems like a night fury to me

GTOWN · 03-15-2016, 08:15 AM

Why such a big cam? A small cammed LS3 will be a beat a those cams listed all day and every day on the street.

Explit Player · 03-15-2016, 08:23 AM

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Why such a big cam? A small cammed LS3 will be a beat a those cams listed all day and every day on the street.

Enlighten me? I have been mainly looking for cars who push 500whp and ask the owners for their specs. I haven't gone into breaking the numbers down as much as I would like to. I'm not gonna lie some of the numbers I done understand what they mean yet and what the differences between smaller and larger cams are. All I know is the 4 cams I listed people seem to be rather happy with their rusults

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Olddudesrule · 03-15-2016, 08:28 AM

I'm just a shade tree with limited experience, but have found several really great threads on here explaining lobe separation angles, durations, lift and what these things really mean to you as the owner/driver. Hit that search button and read away!!

Good luck!

Explit Player · 03-16-2016, 05:52 PM

Called Texas Speed, got a 231/236 111 LSA stage 3 Cam from them.

I'll post a video after I get er all buttoned up

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SSeniorMoment · 03-16-2016, 06:37 PM

It's more than just duration numbers, what supporting mods?

There's a lot to be said about ramp rates and core material.

Camaro Dude · 03-16-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GTOWN

Why such a big cam? A small cammed LS3 will be a beat a those cams listed all day and every day on the street.

I can agree with this, to a certain extent...

Fast forward to 35 seconds

, here we see torque of smaller cam down low, win at lower speeds, but higher peak HP begin to edge out the smaller cam at higher speeds.

If you are punching it stop sign to stop sign at legal speeds, then a smaller cam might be the way to go.

Camaro Dude · 03-16-2016, 08:27 PM

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And my biggest concern is the motor not blowing up, and if I have to sacrifice a few HP, so be it.
This is a N/A build also.

In that case, I would recommend a Low Lash cam, ditch the hydraulic lifters.

You will gain power, and thus, you can therefore spec out a smaller, milder, more engine friendly Low Lash cam, providing you with equivalent same power, of a larger, more radical, and therefore less friendly, hydraulic cam.

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Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	I'm just a shade tree with limited experience, but have found several really great threads on here explaining lobe separation angles, durations, lift and what these things really mean to you as the owner/driver. Hit that search button and read away!! Good luck! __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

03-16-2016, 05:52 PM	#11
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Called Texas Speed, got a 231/236 111 LSA stage 3 Cam from them. I'll post a video after I get er all buttoned up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

03-14-2016, 09:37 PM	#1
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Help me decide on what cam! Okay, I've asked this before and I've come to a few choices that I seem to like. 1. SS3 GPI Cam 2. BTR Stage 4 3. Custom grind of 233/242 .629/.629 LSA:113+3 4. Custom Grind of 232/246 .646/.637 LSA:112 I'm looking for a choppy sound, along with as close to 500whp as possible. And something that plays well with 100-150 shot of nitrous. Which do you guys think would suit me best? Also in open to recommendations! And my biggest concern is the motor not blowing up, and if I have to sacrifice a few HP, so be it. This is a N/A build also. Leaning towards #1 or #2 mostly __________________ Last edited by Explit Player; 03-14-2016 at 09:59 PM.

03-14-2016, 09:41 PM	#2
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Also a little bit of guidance on what makes a good Choppy tone would be appreciated if anyone can chime in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

03-14-2016, 10:14 PM	#3
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Whichever you choose seems like youll have a good cam

03-15-2016, 08:15 AM	#8
GTOWN Drives: Holden HSV Clubsport LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Why such a big cam? A small cammed LS3 will be a beat a those cams listed all day and every day on the street.

03-16-2016, 06:37 PM	#12
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	It's more than just duration numbers, what supporting mods? There's a lot to be said about ramp rates and core material.