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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Will an LS1 Cam work in an LT1?
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I thought the same thing...simply wow


Although I'm sure money and good machining anything is possible lol
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Will an LS1 Cam work in an LT1?

WHAT?
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Originally Posted by christiandoy
Will an LS1 Cam work in an LT1?
Yes.

Just make sure it's dot to dot. Since it's apart, replace the LT long block to LS long block. It'll be easier for you when you do the cam swap, trust me.
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Not even close to being the same size if you ever saw them side by side.
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Originally Posted by christiandoy
Will an LS1 Cam work in an LT1?
No, it wont. And if it could, the cam requirments for each motor are completely differant, so it wouldnt help anyways. Eric L
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Originally Posted by christiandoy
Will an LS1 Cam work in an LT1?

only an LT10 or ZZ2.3 will work
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no it will not fit. get a cam made for your engine.
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this is the sort of thing that makes me want to throw my computer across the room.....
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this is the sort of thing that makes me want to throw my computer across the room.....
Are you talking about the OP question or the RICER, childish reply's? Cuz the later makes me wanna throw my computer across the room.
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both! this stuff is supposed to be helpful. humors great but sometimes we get some real facepalmers
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No it wont fit you need to file the lobes down. Ls1 cams work great with tpi intakes.
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WAIT, the OP is in Canada. Maybe up there the cams do swap.
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thanks guys, it was an honest question as I've never seen an lt1 cam or block.
to the guys who felt the need to be ******** with their answers please refrain from commenting on my threads again. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Whiteaw57
this is the sort of thing that makes me want to throw my computer across the room.....
you win, polite but effective
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A lt1 cam in a ls1? Hmm.
Now i know the key to unlocking 1,000,000 rwhp .
In all realness its like the others said. Its not designed for it and if you saw them side by side youd realize how this question makes some people wonder
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What Cam would you recommend for my LT1? I'm looking to get LT4 Hot Cam.
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