streetknight2

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I have a set of LS3 heads that have been milled .030". They are for a build I'm working on, but I want to put a stock LQ9 in the car to get it going. This is a carburated build. The LS3 heads have .650" lift springs on them. Will this work with the stock LQ9 cam?

I wanted to do it this way so I don't have to buy another intake. If it would be best to use the stock 317 heads I can just buy a cathedral Victor Jr.

Thanks

99fbodyTA

i guess you could....but why?

streetknight2

iTrader: (10)

As stated above, I'm trying to get a temporary engine in my car. It would be more cost effective to put my heads on it as I'll only be out some time and a set of head gaskets.

Didn't know if it would perform a little better with the LS3 heads since the stock cam is in place.

99fbodyTA

for that purpose i guess you could. not sure about perf. difference with the ls3 head

redtan

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How long does it take to put a cam in an engine siting on a stand waiting to go on a car? About 9 minutes?

streetknight2

iTrader: (10)

Don't really know how that statement is supposed to help here. Are you suggesting I put a cam in the LQ9 also?

redtan

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Yes, you said that this swap will keep the stock cam because the engine needs to be quickly dropped into the new car, but I'm saying that it takes all of a few minutes to take the old cam out and slide a new one in while the engine is on the stand...so why not do it?

s346k

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i think you're forgetting the prob 1 week lead time and $650 in additional parts.