Notices
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance EFI | GEN I/GEN II/GEN III/GEN IV Engines |Small Block | Big Block |

LS1 Hotcam in a 5.3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-04-2011, 11:04 PM
  #1  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (86)
 
the_merv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Arkansucks
Posts: 19,062
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default LS1 Hotcam in a 5.3

Anyone put one in a 5.3...how do you like it?
Old 02-05-2011, 03:19 AM
  #2  
PT's Slowest Truck
iTrader: (19)
 
budhayes3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Posts: 17,863
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Yep, guys have done it, and there will be gains, but that is about the oldest technology cam that you can get for an LS engine...it has lazy lobes and can be challenging to tune. Yes, it's inexpensive, but unless you're getting it for free, with free valve springs, I'd pass on it for one of the more proven performers, just my .02

Hey, FWIW, I haven't seen a "Hot Cam" thread in a long time...these threads used to pop up weekly!
Old 02-05-2011, 05:20 AM
  #3  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (11)
 
Three6GMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Corpus Christi
Posts: 2,165
Received 27 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Lol hot cam? What's a hot cam? Do they still make those?
Old 02-05-2011, 06:51 AM
  #4  
makes children cry
iTrader: (5)
 
_zebra's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: cold & windy
Posts: 2,703
Likes: 0
Received 399 Likes on 326 Posts
Default

what about an LS6 cam... will there be any gains with that?


i'm with budhayes. get a newer cam that's bigger, makes more power, and is better for your engine.
Old 02-05-2011, 07:46 AM
  #5  
TECH Fanatic
 
06Sierra2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: el paso, tx
Posts: 1,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

otter, this threads for u!
Old 02-05-2011, 10:11 AM
  #6  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (86)
 
the_merv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Arkansucks
Posts: 19,062
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Lol..I dont hang out here much..

I have a LS2 Cam, I'm thinking about putting it in there, just the 116.5 LSA is kinda interesting..lol..
Old 02-05-2011, 10:24 AM
  #7  
PT's Slowest Truck
iTrader: (19)
 
budhayes3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Posts: 17,863
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Off topic, but do you have any pics of the Monte in your sig Merv? I love those cars, used to have a black 85 SS myself
Old 02-05-2011, 10:27 AM
  #8  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (8)
 
gs7793's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fort Worth, Tx.
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by the_merv
Lol..I dont hang out here much..

I have a LS2 Cam, I'm thinking about putting it in there, just the 116.5 LSA is kinda interesting..lol..
my cam has a 117lsa, lol perfect boost cam
Old 02-05-2011, 02:46 PM
  #9  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (8)
 
02'Z71ONDUBZ''s Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Tahlequah/Norman, OK
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I don't think you will see much for gains with a LS2 cam. I would go with a LS6 cam at the least but you would be much happier with a tsp 220
Old 02-06-2011, 11:00 AM
  #10  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (86)
 
the_merv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Arkansucks
Posts: 19,062
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I got the LS2 Cam & Springs for free, the Truck is my DD so I just want a nice suttle Cam to help it..I've thought about the LS6 Cam..it's a matter of finding a cheap one. I have HP Tuners & a Wideband to tune it with so that's not a problem.
Originally Posted by budhayes3
Off topic, but do you have any pics of the Monte in your sig Merv? I love those cars, used to have a black 85 SS myself
Yea man I just about have it done..work has been slow due to the weather.





Interior is just about done, LS1 Fbody M6 Center Console is being used, and a 1995 V6 Fbody Gauge Cluster will be going in the stock Monte Bezel. I'll have a build thread on LS1Tech when it's finished. There is alot of mods in this old MCSS.
Everything is running & the car is wired, just have to finish the little stuff. It runs like a raped ape on crack..


Quick Reply: LS1 Hotcam in a 5.3



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:36 PM.