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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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I am looking at a L76 6.0 for a carb'd application and was what is involved in removing the VVT.I have searched and not found much information on this.I was planing on a cam swap anyway but is it as simple as swaping cam,cover and gear/chain??
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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yes...
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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you don't even need to change the cover. change the cam and the sprocket and you are done.
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you need to change the cover because non VVT top gear is not as "tall". LS2 cover is needed so cam sensor is close enough to get a signal from the top gear.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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It also has Active Fuel Managment,so does this mean I need to change the lifter trays and lifters as well?Any idea how much money is involved in converting to conventional parts?
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need to change the liters. doubt the trays have to be replaced, but look up the part numbers for both engines.
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Need to refresh an old topic !
-Is the cam swap necessary to run the L76 with a carb? I was hoping to wait on funds before cam swap.
- is the oil pump change necessary if swapping oil pan? I read the DOD high volume oil pump will suck the small pan dry.
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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I ran the OEM cam in my LY6(VVT motor), the correct top cam gear for a single retaining bolt is the only difference, I found mine on an 08 5.3.
my stock 6.0 LY6 w/ vvt removed(but still stock cam), and converted to carb propelled my 67 camaro to a 12.59 @ 109
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Originally Posted by 3pedals
I ran the OEM cam in my LY6(VVT motor), the correct top cam gear for a single retaining bolt is the only difference, I found mine on an 08 5.3.
my stock 6.0 LY6 w/ vvt removed(but still stock cam), and converted to carb propelled my 67 camaro to a 12.59 @ 109
When you changed your cam gear did you change your timing cover
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3 pedals knows more than me on this...but TSP sells the entire kit.
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