LS9 Cam only

Like the title states LS9 cam only. Great budget cam for turbo builds. Only reason this is coming out is I got a great deal on a Stage 2 turbo cam. Cam only has 5k on it and was installed with new lifters. $50

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[Yaj Yak]

Given the similarity in specs, it is not surprising that the power curve offered by the LS9 mimicked that of the LS7 with 1.7 rockers. The LS7 offered slightly more peak power, but only slightly. We did not run the LS9 with 1.8 rockers, as the LS9 was factory-equipped with 1.7 LS3-based rockers. Equipped with the LS9 cam, the 5.3L produced 420 hp and 393 lb-ft of torque. Note that peak torque production never varied by more than 15 lb-ft with any of the factory cams; the duration simply shifted the torque curve higher or lower in the rev range. Whereas the LM7 produced peak torque at just 4,300 rpm, the LS7 and LS9 cams produced peak torque 700–800 rpm higher.

Engine Designation: LS9

Displacement 6.2L
Lift 0.558/0.562
Duration 211/230 degrees
LSA 122.5 degrees
Idle vacuum 20.1 in-Hg
Cranking Compression 163 psi
Peak Power 420 at 6,200 rpm
Peak Torque 393 at 5,100 rpm
Average HP 303
Average TQ 360
HP/TQ Gains (Over LM7 cam) at 2,500 -41 lb-ft
3,500 -20 lb-ft
4,500 -2 lb-ft
5,500 +51 lb-ft (53 hp)
6,500


Read more: LS Cam Test Comparison - Car Craft Magazine

 

[Mike@Devo2ning]

Given the similarity in specs, it is not surprising that the power curve offered by the LS9 mimicked that of the LS7 with 1.7 rockers. The LS7 offered slightly more peak power, but only slightly. We did not run the LS9 with 1.8 rockers, as the LS9 was factory-equipped with 1.7 LS3-based rockers. Equipped with the LS9 cam, the 5.3L produced 420 hp and 393 lb-ft of torque. Note that peak torque production never varied by more than 15 lb-ft with any of the factory cams; the duration simply shifted the torque curve higher or lower in the rev range. Whereas the LM7 produced peak torque at just 4,300 rpm, the LS7 and LS9 cams produced peak torque 700–800 rpm higher.

Engine Designation: LS9

Displacement 6.2L
Lift 0.558/0.562
Duration 211/230 degrees
LSA 122.5 degrees
Idle vacuum 20.1 in-Hg
Cranking Compression 163 psi
Peak Power 420 at 6,200 rpm
Peak Torque 393 at 5,100 rpm
Average HP 303
Average TQ 360
HP/TQ Gains (Over LM7 cam) at 2,500 -41 lb-ft
3,500 -20 lb-ft
4,500 -2 lb-ft
5,500 +51 lb-ft (53 hp)
6,500


Read more: LS Cam Test Comparison - Car Craft Magazine

Thanks for the info [MENTION=19]Kay Jay[/MENTION]. Though it was never dyno'd with the LS9 cam we know it did make good power with some boost thrown at it too. :smile:

 

[ROZAY]

When will it be available? Will it work in a L76 block? I'm new to the LS world.

 

[Mike@Devo2ning]

From what I've read it will work no problem. L76 has the DOD right?

 

[ROZAY]

From what I've read it will work no problem. L76 has the DOD right?

HAD, not going to use it, this is just a budget build I'm going to do in the garage using my old block

 

[Mike@Devo2ning]

HAD, not going to use it, this is just a budget build I'm going to do in the garage using my old block

Many people have used the LS9 cam as a budget cam with good success. Let me know if you want to pick this up otherwise it's going to go in my truck.