R_Yates69

Exactly what the title says, would an LS6 cam fit in a 5.3, 327?

01'SSLSX

yes, but i would go with a bigger cam

brian_rs/ss

yeah ls6 cam is a waste of money. at least do a 224r or 228r.

DaveX

It is a pretty popular cam for the 5.3 trucks, probably close to the equivilant of a 224 - 228 in a 346.

99345hp

Doesn't everything from the ls1 sway right into a 5.3? Aren't they essentially the same just smaller bore and stroke and smaller combustion chamber??

5_02ls1

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the ls6 cam is worth a good 40hp in a 5.3...it commonly used...i have one in my 5.3 along with ported and milled heads...it makes great power...

jlrz28

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Anyone ever put it in a 4.8?

R_Yates69

i'm just wondering so I can sell mine to my buddy with a 5.3 lol What would an LS6 with about 10.000 miles on it be worth?

R_Yates69

ls6 cam that is

the_merv

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I've seen a few for $50..

Smaller Bore, same stroke. Heads flow about the same as a LS1 Head.

Jsanford94

I have a 09 5.3 that switches to 4 cylinders on the hiway what would I have to do to put a ls6 cam in?

elephantrider

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dod delete kit.

big hammer

Ls6 cam works well but is more tuned to the ls6 style intake keeping the powerband high. The ls6 does bleed off a lot of low end tq on a 5.3 though

Pros are it'll idle nearly like stock, and you could likely find one cheap.

There are better grinds out there for the 5.3 that have much more benefit though

xdanny510x

i would suggest to him something like a 224 grind.. he could definitly pick up good power all over with a cam like that over the ls6.. great manners ..

CattleAc

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Yes it will...but...you will need longer pushrods as the LS6 cam has a smaller base circle than your 5.3L cam does...


I run one in my 5.3 powered 72 Chevelle wagon, and I wish it had more bottom end...but once it comes on , it really puts a smile on your face.