any ideas on cams are they worth it or not ?

 

Yea, the engine won't run without one.

But with today's new fuel management systems, just throwing in a new bump stick might get you more problems then rewards. Performance upgrades have to be looked at as a package with each part adding to the others. Throw in a cam and chances are thecomputer will fight against any improvement the cam provided.

And the saying, "You get what you pay for" definitely applies here.

 

yes...there definitely worth it...but do lots of research to get the best one

 

where would you recommend gitten one at and did you do it to yours

 

no...i haven't done that and probably wont for a while...i'm not that experienced and don't want to **** things up

do you know any body with experience? any local speed shops? research on the web what others have done.

check out camarov6.com

personally, i'd get all your bolt ons done (exhaust, intake, ignition, suspension) then maybe some N02 and then go for the cam

 

You can't go wrong with names like Isky, Crane, Crower ... they've beengrinding cams since dragsters were known as 'slingshots'. Unfortunately, the couple manufactures I looked at don't list anything for the late model 3.8 L. Probably because of emissions and the advanced computer controls. But I'll keep looking and if I see anything promising I'll let you know.

And looking under the hood of my '01 Camaro, doing a cam job doesn't look like something I'd want to try with the engine in place. I'm sure it can be done and has been, but if I'd go with a cam, I'd probably want to deck the block, massage the intake passages a bit and make sure the cam is spot on in timing. Things that are just a lot easier with the engine out.

 

summitracing.com has crane and comp cams for you car...

you'd need to get a hypertech tuner (or similar) to get your car adjusted to the cam as well

 

Crane and Compcams make special grinds that work well with computer controlled cars with some minor mods. In most other cases, sticking a different cam in an otherwise stock engine won't accomplish much and possibly hinder performance. Call the tech help at the cam companies and they will recommend a cam for your needs.

 

"...you'd need to get a hypertech tuner (or similar) to get your car adjusted to the cam as well ..."

The hypertech helps a bit with everyday driving, but to take full advantage of cam or other major engine upgrades you'll need something with a bit more power to remap the fuel and timing curves. The Hypertech doesn't allow such mods.