I'm looking at swapping a L99 cam into my LY6 motor. The cam and tune were free, and it should have (even slightly) better performance than the LY6 cam. I've had a hard time finding a tutorial for the swap; I haven't worked on a VVT motor before. I plan on replacing the cam bolt/valve, but is there any guidance out there on the swap?

 

I upgraded to an aftermarket VVT cam in my engine swap thread that might help??

 

Sure, just looking for any pointers. Anything special about the cam phaser, besides looks. I'm assuming I'm still lining up timing marks as I would with a typical timing gear setup, and replacing the cam bolt/valve. Also, resetting the rocker arms to zero lash at 20 or 22 ft lbs? Does the motor need to be at TDC and spun 360, or do I torque them in place? Sorry, coming from the world of the hydraulic lifter SBC. Thanks for any info.

 

Nothing different about the phaser, and since your not going with an aftermarket cam you wont have to open it up to install a phaser limiter. Just line up the marks like a standard cam gear setup. Tq the rockers to 22ftlbs. I spun the engine to get each rocker on the base of the cam before I torqued it. Not sure if it matters but figured it wouldnt hurt.

 

Thanks man, that's what I was looking for. Figured I'd ask before I tore in to avoid any surprises.

 

Actually there may be a phasor difference depending on year according to Comp Cam's tech bulletin.

See link below:
http://www.cpgnation.com/forum/attac...-comp4-133.pdf

 

I didn't realize there were two cam phasers available overlapping model years, I'll have to give Comp a call asnd see how it could affect my swap. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Gm changed phasers to change the amount of allowable degree change of the cam I think the newer style wont allow the cam to move as much.

 

Well, I'm assuming it would have to be the later type to allow use of the l99 camaro cam. I'll have to try to dig up the VIN, as far as I can tell that's the only way to tell what cam phaser I have - unless someone knows if there were any model specific exceptions or if there is a part number stamped on the phaser itself.

 

Theres a model number stamped the front face of the phaser. I had to tell TSP which one I had so i'd get the correct phaser limiter.

 

Thanks, I hoped there would be a stamped part number. Per Comp's notice:

Original (old style) GM PN 1258994: 2007‐2008 (uses cam core 156‐)
Current (new style) GM PN 12606358: 2007‐2009+ (uses cam core 189‐)

 

I haven't pulled the cover yet to confirm the stamped part number, but I did find an application list for part # 12606358 (the new style cam actuator) from a GM dealer.

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Cadillac ESCALADE 2WD ESV 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Cadillac ESCALADE AWD ESV 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Cadillac ESCALADE AWD EXT 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Cadillac ESCALADE Hybrid 2WD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet Camaro 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2011
Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR CONVERTIBLE 2011
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Chevrolet COLORADO 2WD Z71 LS 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 2WD Z85 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 2WD Z85 LS 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Crew Cab 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Extended Cab 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Regular Cab 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Z71 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Z71 LS 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Z85 2010, 2011
Chevrolet COLORADO 4WD Z85 LS 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet EXPRESS 2WD 1500 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet EXPRESS 2WD 2500 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 Cargo 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 Chassis Cab 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet EXPRESS AWD 1500 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 2WD 1500 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 2WD 1500 Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 2WD 1500 Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 2WD 1500 Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet Silverado 2WD 3500 HD Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 1500 Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 2500 HD Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 2500 HD Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 4WD 2500 HD Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 2WD 1500 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD Crew Cab 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD Extended Cab 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD Regular Cab 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD Z71 FLEET 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD Z71 SL 2010, 2011
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GMC CANYON 2WD Z85 SL 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 2WD Z85 SLE 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Crew Cab 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Extended Cab 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Regular Cab 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Z71 FLEET 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Z71 SL 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Z71 SLE 2010, 2011
GMC CANYON 4WD Z85 SL 2010, 2011
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GMC SAVANA 3500 Chassis Cab 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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GMC Sierra 2WD 2500 HD Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 2WD 2500 HD Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 2WD 2500 HD Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 2WD 3500 HD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 2WD 3500 HD Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 2WD 3500 HD Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 2WD 3500 HD Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 1500 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 1500 Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 1500 Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 1500 Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 2500 HD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 2500 HD Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 2500 HD Denali Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 2500 HD Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 2500 HD Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 3500 HD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 3500 HD Crew Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 3500 HD Extended Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GMC Sierra 4WD 3500 HD Regular Cab 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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GMC YUKON HYBRID 2WD 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Hummer H3 2010
Hummer H3 SUV 2010
Hummer H3T 2010

 

Old post but I am running this setup , l99 cam in an ly6 , with ls3 injectors and intake , + longtube headers , its a beast , lots of power , tune by current performance

 

Wonder if you can put the newer phaser in place of the old?

 

As long as it matches the camshaft. There are two different styles of camshafts and phasers. They each have to match.