Has anyone done it? Only reason I'm considering it is I just. Picked up a 2014 Camaro ss that's screaming for a cam and I have the ss3 cam laying around already. I know it's not ideal by any means but just wondering if it's been done and the outcome

 

Not ideal, but should run ok. Specs are not so far from a Spinmonster 230/234 cam which regularly makes 500whp. The biggest downside to the Sloppy cams are the lobes are not great design, so specs are ok, but reality is lack luster. The Summit 8710r1 230/242 makes lots of power in an LS3 w/ headers. Considering the amount of work and expense, I would do the cam you want, not the cam you have.

 

Cam Motion has a 229 degree cam that put up some good numbers in the cam dyno test thread.

 

Running what you have is good. Unless, what you have gives you compromises that you don't want. At 4-5 hundred bucks for a cam that fits you perfectly, that's no money. I've had builds that were a cam away from being perfect. Don't settle. Spend the money to get the cam you know perfectly fits what you're trying to accomplish.

 

SS3 Cam Specs are actually . 238-242, 595-595, 112 Not Worth the Labor to Compromise All Around Performance.

Sell it and use towards a Better Suited All Around Cam. And that depends on if auto or stock, if auto stall, gears, bolt ons, etc ???

 

I have a BTR Stage 4 LS3 cam in my Camaro and I love it. Smaller than the SS3, though. I also have a stick and 3.91 gears, which makes it more usable.

 

OP,

We’re in line with what others have said, and it sounds like you’re already questioning it yourself. The only reason you’re entertaining it is because it’s sitting on the shelf.

Could you slap a Sloppy Stage 3 in a 6.2 SS Camaro? Sure. As long as you’re ready for the “rowdy and likes to party” character. Full specs are .595/.595, 238/242, 112+4 with 16* of overlap. It has an 11* IVO at .050". Pair that with a 5* EVC, and you’re getting that "chop chop" that has people videoing you at red lights. It’ll sound angry. But living with it is a different story.

In a 5th gen, it’s not going to be happy unless you’ve got long tubes, free flowing exhaust, and either a converter (if auto) or gear (if stick) to keep it in the meat of the powerband. Otherwise, it’s going to feel soft down low and a bear to put up with in parking lots or traffic.

Also, with that 11* IVO, a 2.165" LS3 intake valve, and 0cc flat tops, we’d be checking PTV. That’s not something we’d assume is safe without putting a dial indicator on it.

Can it be done? Sure. Would we recommend it? Not really.

If you provide more info about the combo and goals, we can help dial in a cam recommendation.

 

I forgot the tuner in middle America but they used a 230/242 in a 416 stroker and it made 500/500.

I used it in a 6.2 and it made 496rwhp in a C6. I then went with the 230/234 and it lost 3hp but gained Tq down low with less overlap and drover better. Both cams used a 114lsa.

That was the exact comparison that made me shy away from big splits. The 4-degree split made within the dyno error of a dynojet in comparison.

 

Less overlap makes a better street driving car.

 

Hey there, nice to see you post 👍. Your cam is legendary, I do like specs a lot. I def consider it better than than 8710r1, but the conversation turned somewhat. I actually like the specs on the Sloppy Stg3 at 238/242, similar 4 degree split like yours, but upping the powerband obviously, but their lobes are not all that great. If yours out torques the 8710r1, then that's the winner. I will say this, I like the Summit 230/242 better than the BTR version. I think the BTR lobes are not all that and the . 660 springs are crap once they get time on them. I think the Summit(Comp) lobes are way better overall.

 

Obviously you should go with whatever springs your cam grinder recommends. I personally prefer PAC springs. Don't have to go with the brand of springs the cam grinder specs. So I'd get the max lift spec, seat pressure and max lift pressure they recommend, and call PAC for a match. My .02.

 

We appreciate the advice you've shared with folks over the years, and you've definitely given the 8710R1 some praise in quite a few threads. That cam has ended up being a great fit for a lot of builds.

Just wanted to clarify one small point. The lobes used in our Pro LS cams are proprietary and are not Comp lobes. They are manufactured 100% in the USA, but they are not produced by Comp. Because they are private label under our agreement, we are not able to disclose the manufacturer.

If anyone is curious about what goes into producing our Pro LS cams, this article does a nice job showing the manufacturing process behind them.

 

238/242 would need a completely different head to be optimum. I'd imagine the Trick Flow's are a great match. High compression would make up for the lost Tq as would big displacement. The 230/234 is a great match for a 6.2.

 

Good to see you still carrying the torch.
Trick flow 235's raises power to 521/469.
I'm not up on all cams out there but the Tq on mine: