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Apr 23, 2005 | 07:14 PM

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Need cam help

I know with reg hyd lifters to stay away from used cams, but with the gen 3 motors is there any worry? Also is a ls1 vette cam the same as ls1 camaro, or 5.3 truck cam? Newbie please help

Apr 23, 2005 | 07:38 PM

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I bought a used g5x2 cam 2 years ago and had no problems yet !!!!! That dont mean all used products are good . Plus I got it from LG Motorsports and they claimed they would warrenty it if I had any problems. As for the vette cam being the same as a f-body cam i'm pretty sure they are expect for the zo6 (ls6) model vettes.

Apr 23, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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I will try to give more info to make everything clear to u:-

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97-98-99 duration 199/207 lift 472/479 117

00 198/209 500/500 115.5

01-02-03 198/207 467/479 116

01ls6 204/211 525/525 116

02-04ls6 204/218 555/551 117.5

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camaro`s\

98-00 duration 198/209 lift 500/500 119.5

01-02 196/207 467/479 116

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5.3 trucks \

99-04 191/190 457/466 115.5(99model)or114(00-04model)

Apr 23, 2005 | 08:22 PM

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Thanks for the help. I guess I should have asked the question different.
I have a 2000 Z71 with the 5.3. I am shooting for 14's

I found a good deal on a few used cams and am unsure what would be best.

one is form a 2000 camaro. one from a 99 camaro ss one from a 99 vette and a custom 209/218 .544/.563@1.7 114lsa.
I do a good bit of four wheeling, so want low end power, and its a daily driver so good idle is important also. I don't speak CAM very well

so I really appreciate the help. Also will I need a custom tune? If so will a hypertech tune work till I can save for a Nevson tune?
Thanks

Apr 23, 2005 | 08:37 PM

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Thats fine .

anyways if u only have these choices and honestly they wont give u the big difference. though it will refresh your car . I dont have have any idea on the custom cam 209/218.

For me its not worth it to do these swaps , I would rather go for aftermarket if you r seeking low 14s . and must think to do beter than the 14s.

In short words these cams wont let u jump to the 14s unless u r spraying or something.

Apr 23, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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well if u dont have any other choices go for the custom one .

I advise u to go to truck forums they would help more .

or try to contact .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>

Apr 23, 2005 | 08:44 PM

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I bought a used g5x2 cam

here u got a great cam

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Apr 23, 2005 | 09:43 PM

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Would you happen to know the cam specs on the 4.8L and 6.0L Trucks, or are the the same as the 5.3s?

Apr 23, 2005 | 09:54 PM

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Would you happen to know the cam specs on the 4.8L and 6.0L Trucks, or are the the same as the 5.3s?

Prostocbigbloc says 191/190 457/466 114. I don't speak cam yet

so I need a little help Thanks.

Apr 24, 2005 | 12:47 AM

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the 99-00 6.0 liter has the same 5.3 cam .

01+ 6.0 uses 196/207 467/479 116lsa

Apr 24, 2005 | 12:53 AM

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ya the 4.8 00-04 uses the same 5.3 cam 191/190 457/466 114

Apr 24, 2005 | 01:10 AM

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Also is a ls1 vette cam the same as ls1 camaro, or 5.3 truck cam? Newbie please help

The Vett cam has a smaller base circle. (I think that's what it's called?) So if you put a Vett cam in a Firebird or Camaro you have to use longer push rods.

Apr 24, 2005 | 02:04 AM

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Also is a ls1 vette cam the same as ls1 camaro, or 5.3 truck cam? Newbie please help

Nope, the vette cam is different than either one. But all of the stock cams are so small it really doesn't matter; they need to come out so you can put a big one in!

Apr 24, 2005 | 02:28 AM

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But all of the stock cams are so small it really doesn't matter; they need to come out so you can put a big one in!

Apr 24, 2005 | 03:02 AM

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Nope, the vette cam is different than either one. But all of the stock cams are so small it really doesn't matter; they need to come out so you can put a big one in!

Apr 24, 2005 | 01:06 PM

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vette\

97-98-99 duration 199/207 lift 472/479 117

00 198/209 500/500 115.5

01-02-03 198/207 467/479 116

01ls6 204/211 525/525 116

02-04ls6 204/218 555/551 117.5

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camaro`s\

98-00 duration 198/209 lift 500/500 119.5

01-02 196/207 467/479 116

generaly no big diff , did u say longer pushroads