LS1 Cam question..
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LS1 Cam question.. Hey guys, i have a buddy who swapped an LS1 from a Corvette into a 1973 240Z car. The motor has a huge aftermarket cam and he is wanting to swap it out. I have another friend who is offering his cam from a 5.3 liter, not sure if it's from a car or truck, if that matters. Would this 5.3 liter cam work in the LS1?
Sorry if this is a real rookie question, i had a 2000 TA that i sold for a 2002 F150 years ago... i know i know..horrible long story.. lol..
I am looking to get back at least into a new Silverado at some point with the 6.2 if that helps my cause..
Sorry if this is a real rookie question, i had a 2000 TA that i sold for a 2002 F150 years ago... i know i know..horrible long story.. lol..
I am looking to get back at least into a new Silverado at some point with the 6.2 if that helps my cause..
The '01-'04 LS1 cam is the same as the '01-'04 LQ4 cam, and the '01-'04 LQ9. All 3 are the exact same. But not as good as the '00 'vette cam, which has slightly more lift, and a tighter lobe sep than the '00 F-car cam.
The LQ4 and LQ9 are both 6.0L, he is asking about the 5.3L cam. it is physically smaller, as I measured my LS1 cam before I threw it in my motor.
The 5.3L motor only came in trucks- note for the OP....
can someone post up the specs of the stock LS1 cam, or point me to where I can find all the stock cam specs?
John
The 5.3L motor only came in trucks- note for the OP....
can someone post up the specs of the stock LS1 cam, or point me to where I can find all the stock cam specs?
John
The LQ4 and LQ9 are both 6.0L, he is asking about the 5.3L cam. it is physically smaller, as I measured my LS1 cam before I threw it in my motor.
The 5.3L motor only came in trucks- note for the OP....
can someone post up the specs of the stock LS1 cam, or point me to where I can find all the stock cam specs?
John
The 5.3L motor only came in trucks- note for the OP....
can someone post up the specs of the stock LS1 cam, or point me to where I can find all the stock cam specs?
John
The 5.3 cam is a truly lame 191 / 190 - 114, 0.457 / 0.466"
The LQ cam can be had for $20 plus shipping, used, and specs at 196 / 207 - 116, 0.467 / 0.479"
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So Ill ask in this thread, instead of making a new one..
I have a stock LS1 cam sitting around my garage, and am about to pick up a 5.3L, can I put the LS1 cam in the 5.3L??
Thanks,
Josh
I have a stock LS1 cam sitting around my garage, and am about to pick up a 5.3L, can I put the LS1 cam in the 5.3L??
Thanks,
Josh
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Verdad Gallardo Yes, you can put the LS1 cam in the 5.3.
You might lose a little torque at really low rpm, but that's about the only issue.
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if your friend has good valve springs on the heads look at a mild EPS or 224r TSP cam.he probably dose not want too much low end torque to save the rear.car weight ? rear gear?tranny?has he been to the 240/280 Z forum?
