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Commit and Conquer · 01-02-2011, 05:12 PM

I see a few threads on this topic but don't see that anyone has come to a conclusion.

I'm considering swapping an LS9 cam into my LS3 in anticipation of adding an E-Force Supercharger next year. How will the car run pre blower once I drop in the LS9 cam?

It would be nice to get a few more hp between now and when I add the blower.

Any help in this area is greatly appreciated.

kook · 01-02-2011, 08:42 PM

I have the e force installed and am looking at the cam install now along with torque convertor and everyone tells me that there is more to be offered by going with a custom grind rather than this ls9 cam. Yes this cam is cheap but vie been told you may be leaving 30+ hp on the table by trying to save a couple hundred bucks on the cam itself because the install price will be the same. Good luck

stikSS · 01-02-2011, 08:49 PM

I think the average pick up is around 20 to 30 rwhp... thats with a tune too. You may wanna search or look in the V8 engine mods thread for better answers.

Commit and Conquer · 01-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Thanks for the info...I know MTI and Comp have blower cams too. Just wasn't sure if the car will run right since I don't yet have the E-Force?

Irnwkrkev · 01-03-2011, 09:16 AM

The car will run fine and the cam will give you around 20hp N/A. I'm sure it will be worth more with a blower. Great street manners and idle. N/A you can use your stock pushrods and valvetrain. You might want to upgrade the springs for F/I. That being said, to install it with stock springs should MUCH cheaper due to less work for the install. I think you can order the cam from GM parts direct for $98.

GTPprix · 01-03-2011, 09:17 AM

It'll run fine, I ran my G8 GXP LS3 without a blower with the cam and it was great actually.

Commit and Conquer · 01-03-2011, 01:51 PM

Sounds good! My next issue is unfortunately I don't have the know how to do the install myself so I'm going to pay to have it done. I was quoted $1500 by a local shop to install a Dynatech header and the cam. In our area we don't have many speed shops to compete on price so not many options. Is it just me or does this seem a bit high? Thanks for the info!

kook · 01-03-2011, 02:20 PM

What does $1500 include? Cam? Headers? pushrods? springs? clips?

kook · 01-03-2011, 02:21 PM

That would be about right on a LS3 for a cam pkg and that is them supplying all parts.

Commit and Conquer · 01-03-2011, 02:31 PM

No...that is just for labor on the header and cam swap. Parts would be on me.

boat rx · 01-03-2011, 05:17 PM

If you have to pay to do the work spend the extra money and buy a real cam.you will be alot happier in the long run.

Commit and Conquer · 01-03-2011, 09:31 PM

Any suggestions? What cam would you recommend? Something that will work well with the Blower to come and work well until that time.

Commit and Conquer · 01-03-2011, 10:48 PM

So do any of you think $1500 labor is too much?

Irnwkrkev · 01-04-2011, 05:34 AM

Does that include a dyno tune? For that type of install price you should get a bigger cam with pushrods and springs. You will definitely need a tune with a bigger cam. The Livernois stage 1c cam would work well with a blower, have great drivability, and make some nice power N/A. If that price is without a tune I'd RUN away from that deal.

01-02-2011, 05:12 PM	#1
Commit and Conquer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 250 View My Garage	LS9 Cam in a NA LS3 I see a few threads on this topic but don't see that anyone has come to a conclusion. I'm considering swapping an LS9 cam into my LS3 in anticipation of adding an E-Force Supercharger next year. How will the car run pre blower once I drop in the LS9 cam? It would be nice to get a few more hp between now and when I add the blower. Any help in this area is greatly appreciated.

01-02-2011, 08:42 PM	#2
kook Drives: 2010 2SS Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 548 View My Garage	I have the e force installed and am looking at the cam install now along with torque convertor and everyone tells me that there is more to be offered by going with a custom grind rather than this ls9 cam. Yes this cam is cheap but vie been told you may be leaving 30+ hp on the table by trying to save a couple hundred bucks on the cam itself because the install price will be the same. Good luck __________________ Edelbrock E-Force Stainless Works Lts Roto Fab CAI Magnaflow Street Cat-Back DOD Delete Forgestar F-14's and Pedders XA + PKG Custom grind cam from Cincy Speed ADM dual fuel pump ADM AF/Boost gauges FTI 3200 convertor Hurst shifter Cincy Speed Build and Tune 540rwhp

01-02-2011, 08:49 PM	#3
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I think the average pick up is around 20 to 30 rwhp... thats with a tune too. You may wanna search or look in the V8 engine mods thread for better answers. __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-03-2011, 09:17 AM	#6
GTPprix I hack cars. Drives: Lots ;) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 519	It'll run fine, I ran my G8 GXP LS3 without a blower with the cam and it was great actually. __________________ Chris White Some uhhhh cars.

01-03-2011, 02:20 PM	#8
kook Drives: 2010 2SS Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 548 View My Garage	What does $1500 include? Cam? Headers? pushrods? springs? clips? __________________ Edelbrock E-Force Stainless Works Lts Roto Fab CAI Magnaflow Street Cat-Back DOD Delete Forgestar F-14's and Pedders XA + PKG Custom grind cam from Cincy Speed ADM dual fuel pump ADM AF/Boost gauges FTI 3200 convertor Hurst shifter Cincy Speed Build and Tune 540rwhp

01-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
Commit and Conquer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 250 View My Garage	Thanks for the info...I know MTI and Comp have blower cams too. Just wasn't sure if the car will run right since I don't yet have the E-Force?

01-03-2011, 09:16 AM	#5
Irnwkrkev Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 528	The car will run fine and the cam will give you around 20hp N/A. I'm sure it will be worth more with a blower. Great street manners and idle. N/A you can use your stock pushrods and valvetrain. You might want to upgrade the springs for F/I. That being said, to install it with stock springs should MUCH cheaper due to less work for the install. I think you can order the cam from GM parts direct for $98.

01-03-2011, 01:51 PM	#7
Commit and Conquer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 250 View My Garage	Sounds good! My next issue is unfortunately I don't have the know how to do the install myself so I'm going to pay to have it done. I was quoted $1500 by a local shop to install a Dynatech header and the cam. In our area we don't have many speed shops to compete on price so not many options. Is it just me or does this seem a bit high? Thanks for the info!

01-03-2011, 02:21 PM	#9
kook Drives: 2010 2SS Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 548 View My Garage	That would be about right on a LS3 for a cam pkg and that is them supplying all parts. __________________ Edelbrock E-Force Stainless Works Lts Roto Fab CAI Magnaflow Street Cat-Back DOD Delete Forgestar F-14's and Pedders XA + PKG Custom grind cam from Cincy Speed ADM dual fuel pump ADM AF/Boost gauges FTI 3200 convertor Hurst shifter Cincy Speed Build and Tune 540rwhp

01-03-2011, 02:31 PM	#10
Commit and Conquer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 250 View My Garage	No...that is just for labor on the header and cam swap. Parts would be on me.

01-03-2011, 05:17 PM	#11
boat rx Drives: 2010 2ssrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 205	If you have to pay to do the work spend the extra money and buy a real cam.you will be alot happier in the long run.

01-03-2011, 09:31 PM	#12
Commit and Conquer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 250 View My Garage	Any suggestions? What cam would you recommend? Something that will work well with the Blower to come and work well until that time.

01-03-2011, 10:48 PM	#13
Commit and Conquer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 250 View My Garage	So do any of you think $1500 labor is too much?

01-04-2011, 05:34 AM	#14
Irnwkrkev Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 528	Does that include a dyno tune? For that type of install price you should get a bigger cam with pushrods and springs. You will definitely need a tune with a bigger cam. The Livernois stage 1c cam would work well with a blower, have great drivability, and make some nice power N/A. If that price is without a tune I'd RUN away from that deal.

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