ls9 in 5.3?
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ls9 in 5.3? I am looking at putting a ls9 cam in a 5.3. I will be doing a front mount single or supercharger at some point in the future. Has anyone done this? whats involved? and if this is a repeat im sorry, I have done a search but didn't really find what I was looking for. If there is a answer just redirect me to the answer thanks.
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ok how about is this a decent option or is there a better one? the 5.3 doesn't have a cam so I need to put one in and a custom cam kit is like $680 I am trying to not spend that much mostly because my budget is tight and want to get the most that I can
I checked it a while back and found out it wouldnt work although the stock ls9 cam is dirt cheap, but we had to do an ls6. something about it being a 3 bolt or something hell i dont know. hopefully i was wrong.
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ah ****, gen III's are only a one bolt aren't they... So I buy the one bolt to 3 bolt conversion and a ls2 timing cover with sensor some how wire it and I should be good right?
Check out this link. It tells you all the parts needed to put an LS9 cam in an earlier motor.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/LPEforum...LS2-LS6-or-LS1
http://www.lingenfelter.com/LPEforum...LS2-LS6-or-LS1
Denmah has used this cam with good success in several of his builds. You need a 3-bolt cam gear, new front cover with cam sensor in the front, and some new valve springs. If you're looking to buy one I have everything you'd need to install it in your motor. Everything is brand new GM stuff in the box. PM me if you're interested. I'm going with a custom Tick cam because I ended up with an L92.
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Cam, valve springs , timing cover, cam sensor, and timing set for the LS9is the hard parts you will need, you will also need to extend the cam sensor plug and need a 1k ohm resistor if you are using the stock ecm for the 5.3 or the msd 6010 box.
Thumpn, please explain this 1k resistor if you wouldnt mind..
I have an LS9 cam running in a LR4 4.8 iron block. I got the front cover, 1x gear and the cam sensor extended around to the front and it works fine.
Infact I LOVE the LS9 cam in this 4.8. Driveability seems great, idles excellent around 650rpm. I am still working out some tuning issues.
Im running PAC springs, 408GT covered it pretty well above, look up a guy named denmah, and find how to do it cheap
Its never cheap when its done right, but denmah has some good ideas when it comes to doing it cost effectively and in a budget.
I have an LS9 cam running in a LR4 4.8 iron block. I got the front cover, 1x gear and the cam sensor extended around to the front and it works fine.
Infact I LOVE the LS9 cam in this 4.8. Driveability seems great, idles excellent around 650rpm. I am still working out some tuning issues.
Im running PAC springs, 408GT covered it pretty well above, look up a guy named denmah, and find how to do it cheap
Its never cheap when its done right, but denmah has some good ideas when it comes to doing it cost effectively and in a budget.
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I'm running the LS9 cam in my stock LS1. It left me looking for just a little more. In my 72 Camaro build I'm going to be running a 4.8L and I chose to go with a 228/234 .588/.598 @114 LSA. It'll be a few months before I get to turn it over. It only cost me like $50 more than going with another LS9 (with conversion parts ), but I think it was a better choice.
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I used a premade extension. Was PERFECT length, not an inch to spare, and works flawless
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