I've been looking through some websites... Crane, Comp, Lunati, etc. Doesn't seem to be many available for the 3.4. Isn't there another worry... something about a timing tab?

 

There isn't much in cams for the 3.4L because unless you spend the money on a standalone fuel/timing system you can't tune it. There is only one guy I've met who has a cam in his 3.4L and he's on camarov6.com and his s/n is rt1. About the timing tab, there's a little tab or marker whatever you wanna call it. You want to make sure to line this up in the same spot as you took everything apart when you are installing the cam or else your timing will be off and you'll severely screw up your motor.

 

Oh, nice.
Is this something I can pull from the old one and install on the new one?

 

If you're talking about the one on the actual cam then yes you have to take it off the stock one and put it on the new one. The other timing marks are on the chain gear (or whatever you call it).

 

Cool. Just making sure that doesn't narrow my search even more.

 

Unfortunately, the 3.4 in the Camaro has flat tappet lifters. It's really too bad that GM didn't utilize the roller engine mechanicals that the front wheel drive versions of the 60 degree V6 have. If you search Comp Cams, etc. look for GM 60 degree V6 (it should say 2.8, 3.1, 3.4 liter). These are all in the same engine family and (correct me if I'm wrong) should all work together the same, barring those nasty computer issues.

 

doesnt the 3.4l have tuning software like Hp Tuners? and Digital Horsepower?
therefore you can adjust your timing
great thread!

 

i hear dont bother with 1.7 rockers, 1.8s are good gain, but 1.9s might be too much.
what would be good for a turboed car?

 

That would be interesting to see if HP Tuners had something for the 3.4 in the Camaro. Jonathan, when you are talking about 1.7, etc. rockers I assume you are referring to the 3.8 since it came with 1.6 ratio rockers stock. I agree to the great thread comment. It might not hurt to give Digital Horsepower a shout to see if they offer anything.