Woooooooot, cam is in!
You know me...always careful, always extra gentle.
I did go past 4k today...at half throttle in second with slightly damp roads, it just sorta broke loose! LOL
I just have to get used to that valvetrain ticking....that started when I put the headers on, and now the cam just made it a bit louder. You really can't hear it under the hood, but mostly under the car.
You have that too?
I did go past 4k today...at half throttle in second with slightly damp roads, it just sorta broke loose! LOL
I just have to get used to that valvetrain ticking....that started when I put the headers on, and now the cam just made it a bit louder. You really can't hear it under the hood, but mostly under the car.
You have that too?
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Originally Posted by MannyZ28
You know me...always careful, always extra gentle.
I did go past 4k today...at half throttle in second with slightly damp roads, it just sorta broke loose! LOL
I just have to get used to that valvetrain ticking....that started when I put the headers on, and now the cam just made it a bit louder. You really can't hear it under the hood, but mostly under the car.
You have that too?
I did go past 4k today...at half throttle in second with slightly damp roads, it just sorta broke loose! LOL
I just have to get used to that valvetrain ticking....that started when I put the headers on, and now the cam just made it a bit louder. You really can't hear it under the hood, but mostly under the car.
You have that too?
yes it makes noise than stock.
i kept the stock chain and thats one of the reasons why its not all to loud.
my buddy has the same exact set up as me with the only difference being me having double springs and a stock timing chain and his is a double chain with 918 springs.
his motor makes way more noise.
My motor is actually pretty quiet...the ticking comes through the exhaust, like I said that started with the headers...but yet, if I look underneath, there is no black marks from leaks or anything. Once you get on it though, you can't hear it anymore...car is just too loud 
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Originally Posted by MannyZ28
My motor is actually pretty quiet...the ticking comes through the exhaust, like I said that started with the headers...but yet, if I look underneath, there is no black marks from leaks or anything. Once you get on it though, you can't hear it anymore...car is just too loud
between the headers, orp and the stall, you can hear me comming a block away
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You mean at what rpm? Uhm....so far, I think the highest I have gone was like 4500! I am usually pretty easy on my car. I got the cam mostly for the sound believe it or not.
I got in a bit more just now on my way back from the movies.....holy crap....what a difference......
4mula....I can no safely say that I chose.....wisely
Manny
You mean at what rpm? Uhm....so far, I think the highest I have gone was like 4500! I am usually pretty easy on my car. I got the cam mostly for the sound believe it or not.
I got in a bit more just now on my way back from the movies.....holy crap....what a difference......
4mula....I can no safely say that I chose.....wisely
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Originally Posted by MannyZ28
My motor is actually pretty quiet...the ticking comes through the exhaust, like I said that started with the headers...but yet, if I look underneath, there is no black marks from leaks or anything. Once you get on it though, you can't hear it anymore...car is just too loud
I'd guess you're putting out 375-380RWHP. I'm actually getting mine dynoed on Aug 13th and can give the cold hard SAE numbers after. I DID pick up 5mph and .3 sec in the 1/4 though
You should be good getting on it after three heat cycles. I changed my oil after 100 miles too for a preventative measure.
BTW, I had SES codes before tuning. It was a random misfire and a gen low freq code. This is because not enough air at idle and too much at WOT. The tune will fix that
Schantin
2002 Camaro Z28 M6
Originally Posted by Schantin
First Manny, congrats on getting the cam installed. I remeber you asking Q's on my LS1.com writeup, as I installed the same deal a month ago. I have the exact same freakin tick too...driving me nuts. (BTW, it's not exhaust.) Also, that cam did a hell of a job on the exhaust note....my car is thumping out some evil exhaust tunes now too. It's nice
I'd guess you're putting out 375-380RWHP. I'm actually getting mine dynoed on Aug 13th and can give the cold hard SAE numbers after. I DID pick up 5mph and .3 sec in the 1/4 though
You should be good getting on it after three heat cycles. I changed my oil after 100 miles too for a preventative measure.
BTW, I had SES codes before tuning. It was a random misfire and a gen low freq code. This is because not enough air at idle and too much at WOT. The tune will fix that
Schantin
2002 Camaro Z28 M6
I'd guess you're putting out 375-380RWHP. I'm actually getting mine dynoed on Aug 13th and can give the cold hard SAE numbers after. I DID pick up 5mph and .3 sec in the 1/4 though
You should be good getting on it after three heat cycles. I changed my oil after 100 miles too for a preventative measure.
BTW, I had SES codes before tuning. It was a random misfire and a gen low freq code. This is because not enough air at idle and too much at WOT. The tune will fix that
Schantin
2002 Camaro Z28 M6
I'll have mine dynoed before you...so I am sure we'll make somewhat similar numbers.
Are you sure about the ticking though? If it is the motor doing it directly, how come you can only hear it in the headers? Either way, I really don't care if it ticks or not as long as the engine is fine and happy. And yes, it does sound awesome.
Did that kick *** idle get a bit diminished by the tuning?? If it does, maybe I can make them set the idle speed a bit lower...like 850, to make up for it?
One more thing about the ticking...what do you think it is?
It's pretty smooth right now as it is.....you DEFINITELY know there is a cam there whether you are in the car or outside the car
I'm just gonna have to wait and see how it turns out.
Besides changing the oil, is there anything else that should be checked after a certain amount of time after the install?
I'm just gonna have to wait and see how it turns out.
Besides changing the oil, is there anything else that should be checked after a certain amount of time after the install?
Originally Posted by MannyZ28
I heat cycled mine for like 5 times now, gonna take it for a ride later today and put some miles on it. Oh the joys of having a mean souding car!
Manny
Manny
What are you waiting for??..kick that mule man..this multiple heat cyle stuff is BS..one heat cycle is enough..then its time to rock and roll dude..
Originally Posted by MannyZ28
It's pretty smooth right now as it is.....you DEFINITELY know there is a cam there whether you are in the car or outside the car
I'm just gonna have to wait and see how it turns out.
Besides changing the oil, is there anything else that should be checked after a certain amount of time after the install?
I'm just gonna have to wait and see how it turns out.
Besides changing the oil, is there anything else that should be checked after a certain amount of time after the install?
Congrats on the install Manny...SES light coming on is normal..it may go off and then come on again that is normal too..it will go away after your tune..the valve train noise is from the more agressive cam profile...no way to make it go away unless you go to a milder cam...like stock.. 
..I like the way it sounds.. ..you should hear one with a solid roller in it if you think yours makes noise.. 
..anyway it is time to kick it in the *** and see what it will do man.. ..you are not gonna hurt it...they are going to bounce it off the rev limiter when they tune it anyway....mine sees the red line everyday and it loves it... 
..I like the way it sounds.. ..you should hear one with a solid roller in it if you think yours makes noise.. ..anyway it is time to kick it in the *** and see what it will do man.. ..you are not gonna hurt it...they are going to bounce it off the rev limiter when they tune it anyway....mine sees the red line everyday and it loves it... 
Originally Posted by 55chevy
Will that apply when I put in my used cam? 
The heat cycle is for the springs not the cam..if you use new springs a heat cycle is needed but this 3 or 4 heat cycles before you get on it is BS..
