anyone know correct ls7(stock) cam specs
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anyone know correct ls7(stock) cam specs I have a chevy 5.3 that i want to put an ls7 cam in but i dont know the specs and would also want to know how much hp can i get from swapping the stock 5.3 cam to an ls7 cam ..can anybody with realy good information help me out with this... What push rods will be good as well/
What year 5.3 and what vehicle is it in? The LS7 cam does not have a provision for the cam sensor so if it is used in a gen 3 block retaining fuel injection it will require a front mounted cam sensor with the appropriate timing sprocket. This would require that you get a new front cover, the cam sensor, the matching cam sprocket, and a cam sensor extension harness. So you need to add the cost of these parts to whatever you pay for the cam.
All this to get a 211/230 .560/.557 120+4(w/ 1.7 rockers) camshaft that has too much split and too wide an LSA for a 5.3 liter engine. You would be much better off going with an aftermarket cam that better suits your motor.
Edit: Just wanted to add that if you were planning on going carb that this camshaft profile is even worse for that application.
All this to get a 211/230 .560/.557 120+4(w/ 1.7 rockers) camshaft that has too much split and too wide an LSA for a 5.3 liter engine. You would be much better off going with an aftermarket cam that better suits your motor.
Edit: Just wanted to add that if you were planning on going carb that this camshaft profile is even worse for that application.
