Will the LS9 cam work with an Iron 5.3L?

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07-16-2012, 09:28 PM

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Will the LS9 cam work with an Iron 5.3L?

Thinking of dropping the ball on the ls9 cam for a budget turbo build. will it work. seems like i heard its a 3 bolt. not sure really. too lazy to search right now.

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07-17-2012, 11:00 AM

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Don't see why not. Denmah on here did it with a 4.8L

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-fairmont.html

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07-17-2012, 12:50 PM

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Not sure where the cam sensor pickup is on that block but the LS9 cam only has the provision for a cam sensor on the timing cover, not the top back of the block. Also not sure if it's a 3 bolt or 1 bolt.