LS3 cam in a LS1
06-13-2015, 07:58 PM
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LS3 cam in a LS1 I'm sure it's been asked, but what does it take to run an LS3 cam in an LS1. I'm getting my hands on a LS3 cam, springs, and rods dirt cheap and want to swap the heart out of the LS1. I know I need a gen 4 timing cover and harness extension. Also need the right cam gear.
Will an LS2 cam gear work?
Will an LS2 cam gear work?
06-13-2015, 09:59 PM
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You would need all the stuff you mentioned along with an ls3 cam gear that had 1 bolt instead of the 3. After buying the cam and then all that stuff you need you're not too far off than a budget can package from a sponsor.... I'd personally go that route, make a bunch more power and keep the same street manners.
With the ls3 can you're looking at a gain of 15-20whp. That just isn't worth it
With the ls3 can you're looking at a gain of 15-20whp. That just isn't worth it
06-14-2015, 11:41 PM
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The LS3 cam has no reluctor...
you have to use the LS2 x1 cam sprocket and a CMP harness extension (which you have to verify is pinned correctly).
You also need a front cover.
you have to use the LS2 x1 cam sprocket and a CMP harness extension (which you have to verify is pinned correctly).
You also need a front cover.
06-15-2015, 12:09 AM
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It would be cheaper to ask someone to just grind you a gen3 cam with LS3 specs. Even if you got the cam for free, you might break even with buying one made for a gen3
But then for the installation effort, there are better cams.
But then for the installation effort, there are better cams.
