Atomic Autosports — Wickliffe, Ohio
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
LS3 Stage 3 Cam & Performance Build
At Atomic Autosports, this 2010 Camaro SS came in for a major performance upgrade centered around improved power, reliability, and overall drivability. The heart of the build was an LS3 Stage 3 camshaft package, supported by valvetrain upgrades, cylinder head refurbishment, cooling system improvements, exhaust work, tuning, and final chassis setup. The result was a more capable and better-sorted Camaro SS built to deliver stronger performance across the board.
Build Detail
2010 Camaro SS — LS3 Stage 3 Build
2010
Camaro SS LS3 Cam Build
LS3 Stage 3 Cam LS7 Lifters BTR Valvetrain Cylinder Head Work Supercool Radiator Custom Exhaust Fab Custom Tune 4-Wheel Alignment
The heart of this build was an LS3 Stage 3 camshaft package — supported by new LS7 lifters, BTR valvetrain upgrades, professional cylinder head machine work, cooling system improvements, a full header and exhaust replacement with custom fabrication, a custom tune, and a final four-wheel alignment. By addressing the build as a complete system, this Camaro SS came together to deliver stronger performance and reliability across the board.
Camshaft & Engine Support
- LS3 Stage 3 cam kit installation
- LS7 lifter installation
- Timing chain kit installation
- Oil pump pickup tube O-ring replacement
- Supercool radiator installation
- Engine coolant thermostat replacement
- Spark plug boot heat sleeve installation
- Gen III LS gasket kit installation
- Engine cylinder head bolt replacement
Cylinder Heads & Valvetrain
- BTR .660 dual titanium valve spring installation
- Retainer and keeper installation
- BTR trunnion upgrade kit installation
- BTR pushrod installation
- Cylinder head cleaning and prep
- Cylinder head skim cut machining
Exhaust & Custom Fabrication
- Header replacement
- Full exhaust system replacement
- Custom oxygen sensor bung fabrication
- Exhaust elbow fabrication and welding
- Oxygen sensor installation
Tuning & Alignment
- Custom tune
- Four-wheel alignment
- Steering inspection
- Suspension inspection
- Confirmation test drive
Maintenance & Final Service
- 5W30 full synthetic oil change
- Oil filter replacement
- Fluid top-off service
- Tire pressure adjustment
- Multi-point inspection
LS3 Stage 3 Cam
The foundation of the build — an LS3 Stage 3 cam kit, supported by new LS7 lifters, a timing chain kit, and a high-performance oil pump pickup tube O-ring.
Heads & Valvetrain
BTR .660-inch dual titanium valve springs with new retainers and keepers, a BTR trunnion upgrade kit, and BTR pushrods — with the heads cleaned and skim-cut to correct slight surface pitting.
Custom Exhaust Fab
Headers and the full exhaust replaced, with oxygen sensor bungs and elbows fabricated and welded in and a new oxygen sensor installed.
Tune & Alignment
A custom tune to optimize the LS3 Stage 3 setup, plus a four-wheel alignment with steering and suspension inspection and a confirmation test drive.
Build Photos
2010 Camaro SS — In the Shop
From the Shop Floor
2010 Camaro SS — LS3 Stage 3 camshaft upgrade, cylinder head work, and performance setup.
LS3 Stage 3 cam · LS7 lifters · BTR .660 dual titanium springs · Trunnion & pushrods · Skim-cut heads · Supercool radiator · Header & full exhaust · Custom O2 bung fab · Custom tune · Four-wheel alignment
Photos & video: Bill Snow
Context
Why This Camaro SS Build Matters
The 2010 Camaro SS is a strong platform for LS-based performance upgrades, and a properly planned camshaft build can dramatically change the way the car performs. But a successful cam package is about much more than just installing the cam itself. Supporting valvetrain components, cylinder head condition, cooling improvements, exhaust fitment, and proper tuning all play a major role in how well the finished combination works.
By addressing the build as a complete system, this Camaro received the parts and setup needed to improve both performance and reliability. The result is a car with a stronger foundation, a more aggressive engine package, and a setup that is far better suited for spirited driving and performance use.
More Than Just the Cam
A successful cam package is about much more than installing the cam itself — supporting valvetrain components, cylinder head condition, cooling improvements, exhaust fitment, and proper tuning all play a major role in how well the finished combination works.
Built as a Complete System
By addressing the build as a complete system, this Camaro received the parts and setup needed to improve both performance and reliability — a stronger foundation, a more aggressive engine package, and a setup far better suited for spirited driving.
Chevrolet Camaro Performance Shop in Ohio
Built for This Work
Atomic Autosports specializes in LS performance upgrades, motorsports alignment, suspension setup, engine support modifications, and track-focused service for enthusiast vehicles like the Chevrolet Camaro SS, Corvette, Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ, Mazda Miata, Porsche, Honda S2000, and more.
Whether your Camaro needs a camshaft package, valvetrain upgrades, custom exhaust work, tuning support, or a complete performance build, our shop focuses on the details that matter.
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If you are building your Camaro SS for more power, stronger drivability, and a more complete performance setup, Atomic Autosports can help put together the right package. From camshaft installation and valvetrain upgrades to exhaust work, tuning, and final alignment, we make sure the combination works together the way it should.
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