LS9 Cam in an LQ4
10-01-2014, 12:40 PM
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LS9 Cam in an LQ4 Has anyone here messed around with swapping an LS9 cam into an LQ4? I can get one CHEAP off of my tuner that came out of a brand new ZR1 and am wondering if it's worth it. Looking at spec.'s it seems to be the best LS stock cam, but I'm not too experienced with cam spec.'s so mayber it's horrible, haha, just wanting some input! I intend on going boost in the future as well, most likely a Procharger, and am aware of the different front cover and cam gear and what not, just looking at dollar signs right now.
10-01-2014, 02:20 PM
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Anybody got some hands on experience with this cam and motor? Really wanna get some real proof on it. Seems like LS7 cam and LS9 cam are neck and neck, but I plan on going boost eventually and have the LS9 cam available so wanna go that route..
10-03-2014, 12:13 AM
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Ls9 cam seems to be a pretty popular mild cam and are cheap. Mrwhitels1 on youtube used one in a 13 ss camaro and a 5.3 i believe. Denmah has multiple videos of turbo cars runnnig ls9 cams and I pretty sure they both have been satisfied with the zr1 cam.
10-03-2014, 11:32 AM
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Well hell, he only made 18 horsepower with the cam swap into the SS. That's not very impressive..
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I'm sure the original LS3 cam is much better than my stock cam though so I'm gonna try it out. I can get all the parts necessary for half the price of a name brand cam, if it doesn't perform, I'll just throw a bigger cam in.
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Has anyone here messed around with swapping an LS9 cam into an LQ4? I can get one CHEAP off of my tuner that came out of a brand new ZR1 and am wondering if it's worth it. Looking at spec.'s it seems to be the best LS stock cam, but I'm not too experienced with cam spec.'s so mayber it's horrible, haha, just wanting some input! I intend on going boost in the future as well, most likely a Procharger, and am aware of the different front cover and cam gear and what not, just looking at dollar signs right now.