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  • Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

    I have a 3.4 camaro and was wanting to replace the stock cam with a performance one. I was looking at a comp cam with a .425 lift that the guy at autozone suggested to me.

    But I was wanting to know what you guys think would be the best cam and lift for a 3.4 camaro?

  • #2
    Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

    That looks like a somewhat mild cam. I would want something a little more aggressive. Heres a couple I saw that have more lift and probably more overlap.


    COMP-16.233.4
    1993-1995 3.4L V6
    Duration (Intake/Exhaust): 212°/212° @ .050"
    *Valve Lift (w/1.5 Rocker): .440"/.440"
    *Lobe Sep. Angle: 110°





    COMP-16.000.5
    CompCams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft - CUSTOM GRIND
    *1993-1995 3.4L V6
    *Duration (Intake/Exhaust): 226°/236° @ .050"Valve Lift (w/1.5 Rocker): .463"/.474"
    *Lobe Sep. Angle: 112°

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    • #3
      Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

      I'd look at 60°Inclusive or WOT Tech. They specialize in 60° V6's, and I know John at 60 Inc has a large cam profile database.

      I think he is on here too. Forced_Firebird, send him a PM.

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      • #4
        Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

        that second cam listed looks WAY too aggressive for a street driven 3.4. i hope the threadstarter has a manual or he is going to need a new torque converter, that tiny engine wont make enough torque to move from a stop

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        • #5
          Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

          Ya I forgot to mention that I have a cool air intake, a flowmaster 80 series muffler, and ya it is a manual.

          I was thinking about the .440 because it is the same price as the .425.

          EDIT: Also how does a bigger cam affect exhaust sound?
          Last edited by Danzanzio; 01-31-2011, 05:28 PM.

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          • #6
            Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

            Originally posted by Danzanzio View Post
            Ya I forgot to mention that I have a cool air intake, a flowmaster 80 series muffler, and ya it is a manual.

            I was thinking about the .440 because it is the same price as the .425.

            EDIT: Also how does a bigger cam affect exhaust sound?
            it wont really affect the sound much, it may make it a bit deeper, and have a more lopey sound, thats about it

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            • #7
              Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

              Originally posted by cam98aro View Post
              it wont really affect the sound much, it may make it a bit deeper, and have a more lopey sound, thats about it
              Ok cool. That's all I was looking for with sound.

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              • #8
                Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                Lopey is good, even with a small cam on a 3.8 it still has the effect, so I would imagine with a 3.4 it would do the same. I have heard that the 3.4 will sound better than the 3.8's , just what I have heard from posts but never heard them side by side so I don't know. But I would b't go with flowmaster just me I guess had too many for the 3.8 that I don't like them anymore. Dynomax has proven to be the best for my 3.8 cammed/turbo car.
                08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                • #9
                  Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                  I really like the flowmaster on my 3.4. But do you guys think the cam with the .440 lift would be the best?

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                  • #10
                    Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                    I would do what Warshrike said and look into PM'ing 60degree inclusive , he does 3.4's to where there like 3.8's so he would know whats best for your 3.4, I have never worked on a F-body 3.4 so I can only refer you to where you can get the correct info. Good luck with it , post up your results.
                    08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                    96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                    • #11
                      Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                      We work on 3800's too ;)

                      Here's our most popular iron head cam on a 3.4/3500 hybrid in a Datsun with chambers opened up to drop compression from 12.3:1 to 11.3:1 (32.4cc to 36cc)....

                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAO3_2ztNs

                      and here's what can be done if you use an OBD1 swap kit and tune for an awesome cam (94-95 manuals only, all 93's)...



                      and chambers being measured...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                        That looks bad @ss , nicw job, I forgot you do 3.8's thanks for posting up.
                        08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                        96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                        • #13
                          Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                          Thanks for the props :D


                          Originally posted by WarShrike View Post
                          I'd look at 60°Inclusive or WOT Tech. They specialize in 60° V6's, and I know John at 60 Inc has a large cam profile database.

                          I think he is on here too. Forced_Firebird, send him a PM.
                          Yes I am on here, and WOT-TECH and 60inclusive have merged ;)

                          How did you like the 3800 porting in your car, Warshrike? Got any dyno numbers for us yet? :D

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                          • #14
                            Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                            That is awesome man! So what is your suggestion for cam size on my 3.4?

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                            • #15
                              Re: Cam and lifter kit suggestion?

                              Originally posted by Danzanzio View Post
                              That is awesome man! So what is your suggestion for cam size on my 3.4?
                              You might want to tell him your goal for the car if its N/A , nitrous, or FI then he can tell you or make you the cam size you want for the car.
                              08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                              96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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