Everything You Need To Know Before Cam Swapping Your LS Engine

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[@jesusm7754]

He said in the mamalona 😂😂😂

[@50000WattsoPower]

Thank you 337 Speed for taking the time to produce this video. This is why I love KZbin - knowledge transfer from experienced professionals. I recently had my 2018 Corvette Grand Sport cammed with headers, cold air intake, no cat x-pipe, and a mellow exhaust. I love the performance and sound, but I'm not too fond of it when I come to a slow stop or let off of the brake from a complete stop to rolling - my Vette jolts and jerks a lot. It's like trying to get a wild horse to stay still. Is this an unintended consequence of a cam swap?

[@Ws6Ms]

Try getting a better tune

[@Mu4dD1b15]

Higher stall torque converter.

[@50000WattsoPower]

@@Mu4dD1b15 thank you for the information. I’m learning! 😀

[@Texasmule]

Higher torque converter matching the cam rpm

[@KontoVonMir]

See my response to the video. You have too much overlap and low idle vacuum as as consequence.

[@saewoody6366]

Great video. Really well explained. The visuals were a real bonus. I’ve watched plenty of cam videos and this one probably gave the clearest explanations. Nice work.

[@vectorjiu-jitsu955]

Dude thanks for completely and clearly explaining the stats . I had to upgrade cam during Dod delete and collapsed lifter replace.

[@artlife6210]

Great video here man!! this is a video that a few people I know shouldve watched before choosing a cam and springs, I read a lot and watched Richard Holdener doing a lot before choosing my (5.3 LS1 swapped 98 Trans Am)Comp HR 265 114 lsa and spring kit, I only lost 2 mpg and picked up a ton of power, and its my daily driver still after 4 years.

[@dalezillmer2410]

Awesome video! Thank you for the information. Really does shine a little light on adding some power instead of throwing money without getting the bang for your buck!

[@okevolutionviii]

Damn, I want to try out that Little Chopper in my LS6 CTS-V. I have a previous version BTR Stage 4 and PRC 2.5 243 heads that I didn't have milled due to the cam size. I want something smaller with roughly a 110 LSA for more low end torque and be able to mill the heads to gain power everywhere. I'll also do a before and after dyno.

[@bradleybauder9043]

Definitely helpful for my 11 5.3 Yukon. It's just a daily driver but I'm just looking to delete the mds and give it some torque. I'm not looking to blast out ear drums or dump thousands and thousands into it. Thank you for the straight forward video on where to start.

[@nathansolorzano9191]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video!! I have the DOD delete kit, Springs, Push Rods and TSP Stage 2 cam for my '16 Sierra sitting in my garage and have been wracking my brain as to whether I need a higher stall torque converter. I've had a Circle D 3000-3200 stall converter in my shopping cart for the past week but wanted to make sure I actually needed it. Your video made buying an easy choice. Thanks again.

[@GlobeEarthEulogy]

Excellent explanation of the cam world,…. I just bought a Chopacabra from Texas Speed for my 4,8 Sierra ❤

[@rapidsqualor5367]

I thought you explained that well. Could have mentioned Advance. Could have mentioned events. You did mention overlap. I had a '93 RX-7 w/ a '02 LS-1 and M6, long tubes and LS-6 intake. Because of this manifold, I wanted the intake valve to close @ 42abdc. If I had a FAST I could close at 44, if I had a Super Victor - maybe 48 or 50. I wanted a cam with throttle response and street manners. 222/226 112 +1 with lift just under .600" to be easy on the valve tips and that soft camMotion ramp speed.

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

I've seen on forums where there are countless debates on it, but it seems a little more ppl seem to suggest a stall converter vs gears if on a budget and you can only do one or the other. Or if someone's planning to swap out a rear diff in the not too distant future, but wants to get their junk off the jack stands asap and drive it a bit beforehand. I'd love to see you cover that topic if it's something you'd care to do? Most do say do both if possible, which I think is ideal given the opportunity.

[@melsilva9158]

Well done. Explained in simple easy to understand terms that make sense to the average shade-tree mechanic. You don't need an engineering degree to understand what is said.

[@justpassingthrough3166]

Yessir sometimes less is more. The man-child in me wanted an agressive cam and all the trimmings to extract the most from my trailblazer 5 3. But then the more mature me realized my wife will drive this sometimes and I drive 40 mi to work and to dial it back a little. BTR tq cam with afm delete, all new vlave train from trays to springs to lifters and longtube headers and I'm happy. Still chops a little and its been tuned to perfection and I even picked up mpg along with better drivability and I look like a champ to my wife. That wouldn't have been whaf happened had I went with all the extreme stuff like I used to. Guess I'm getting older and softer.

[@MrPincheloko]

Great video man I'm about to do my first cam swap and this info is real good 👍

[@bloygio6697]

thank you for all the great information. i was thinking about pulling the trigger on a camshaft for my truck. But you recommended to buy intake, headers, etc first. Which ill most definitely do before doing a cam swap. thank you !

[@RYoung09]

I have 09 Silverado 5.3l. I have long tube headers with 3 inch exhaust. 3.73 gears 4 speed trans. My question is, in your opinion: 1) what would you suggest for a cam in this application? 2) do you think this gear ratio is ok for a mild cam? Appreciate the video and any advice. I have subscribed for future videos

[@mikestevely1795]

This is an awesome video! I have a 2008 yukon xl denali with the lq9 6.2 that I am rebuilding this summer and am looking at a good cam for it as well as headers and a fast intake and throttle body. Potential for adding boost down the road. Will definitely be watching all your videos, wicked amount of detailed information. Keep em coming.

[@kevinAuman1]

Hey hey, hell yeah bro I have an 08 yukon denali too but the sport version not the XL and a great inexpensive exhaust you should look into is the MBRP installer series I actually had one for your truck and gave it to my nephew and let him cut it up to fit a different vehicle because when I ordered mine they had sent me the XL at first then refunded the money and I was stuck with their exhaust still and they never bothered to send the correct exhaust kit smh so I ended up ordering it elsewhere and it came overnight and cost less but they're super easy to bolt on I did However have mine welded and I do recommend going with the black coated if you live in salt and snow area once I bolted that thing on I was like the last piece to a puzzle that I'd been missing all along lol sounds great and doesn't bother the neighbors too too bad when I remote start at 6am 🤣🤷‍♂️ once I cam spaw it things will be different I'm sure but so far all I've done is the K&N air filter, exhaust and the flashpaq F5 handheld tuner and for a big heavy boat I'm roasting sports cars at the light and she really moves out of her own way!

[@LsDre]

lq9 is a 6.0, you have a l92

[@disolejunk]

Lq9 is not 6.2

[@paulstromberg9832]

exactly lq4 lq9 are 6.0

[@scottmurray2961]

Thank you for all the tips and insight and information

[@DD-gi6kx]

I gotta say I started this video just to see what you said and had low expectations...it is youtube after all But I was pleasantly surprised, your info is good

[@dizzy_recordz]

Explaining things easy, and giving valuable info. Great vid and great channel. just subbed rn

[@russellschroeder990]

I just rebuilt my lc9 5.3 completely. I installed the Howard’s rattler cam 226/232 109lsa running 33” tires(4x4) with stock stall converter and 3.42’s. Freakin truck pulls so damn hard after 3200 rpm. Swapping to 3.90-4.10 gears real soon. I tow a lil bit. But damn it’s a freakin beast

[@sharpie132]

0 to 60 times???

[@russellschroeder990]

@@sharpie132 never put it on the track it’s a 4x4 truck. But it’s definitely making more power

[@Artsynoodle_]

Oh man this is so freaking good dude, so helpful thank you so much

[@karimali7602]

Bruh. Your content is amongst the BEST, right up there with the best car channels (I prefer ones like you, Albion, Hunter moon, etc.. which, y'all doing a collab would be AMAZING)

[@TheShotgunGGjr]

Another aspect to think about is what is the purpose of the vehicle? You can build a truck to be as fast as a corvette or even faster. Low end cams are only good for daily’s and grocery getters. A big duration cam can still be handled if built right in a 5.3 of course you can only go so big. I’ve seen people put 235/240 cams in a 5.3 with a 4000 stall and a shot of nitrous on 3.73 rear end and it’s a nasty setup of course it’s all preference for NA or a boosted setup.

[@aaronermis4082]

Left out checking the springs to make sure they’re not binding with more lift and push rods to make sure they’re the appropriate length.

[@crw3673]

Great solid advice.

[@gloriamaletta8667]

Have a SDPC LS2 crate engine with LS3 CNC ported heads single plane intake manifold holley HP 850 carberator camshaft 226/551 intake 236/600 exhaust on 112 fairly a mild cam under 240 duration from 3000-7200rpm it runs very strong revs to the rev limiter eagerly slightly choppy idle at 800rpm is streetable it runs way better than l ever expected it to has a built 700r4 trans a 3000rpm lockup stall converter and a 4.10 gears with a 1986 buick GN 8.5 rearend in a 1984 monte carlo ss that weighs 3380 with me in it has power steering and brakes this engine loves to be pushed or revved above 5000rpm and can cruise 65mph with the converter locked up at 2200-2300rpm very smooth with wicked throttle response eager to rev up off idle fast even a part throttle has a 25 percent underdrive pully and runs off a LS MSD box 1 7/8 longtube headers into a 3 inch X pipe into 2 one chambers mufflers and dumps it's a old build was done in 2008 still runs as good or better and has been the most reliable longest lasting durable hotrod I've ever owned and I've had a few I'm 57 years old decent street manners good low end torque explosive torque and horsepower in the upper range to 7200rpm .

[@shadowopsairman1583]

4.8L (LR4) 2007 Classic Bowtie (GMT800) Thinking of Truck Norris myself. Not racing it, will be a hauler

[@hatedonalot9080]

Growing daily my guy shout outs to you bruh

[@taylenware6938]

I just realized I’ve been watching your videos for YEARS LMAO. I didn’t know this was you til I seen the Tahoe & TA

[@kevinAuman1]

Wait, that comment just brought it to light for me too lol

[@cbev599]

Bruh... keep it up! love the content

[@mjo326]

Great video; very informative.

[@anthonyperez149]

Kinda wish this video was out before i did my cam feel like i couldve gone with a better cam but at the time i didnt think much of it or know what i know now. Might just do some research on different cams and probably swap it out over the winter or something

[@comaradelee]

Thabk you. Watching this in the Philippines

[@DELTRANIO99]

Finally someone who knows about cam applications great vid ,,I Would like to ask you what would you suggest for a cam in a LQ9 Im swapping in my 85 Camaro Iroc want a step above the stock cam that will give me power across the board that works with stock converter nothing radical just a step above stock ,,Thank you

[@killem30]

Great video, my brother 🔥👊🏾😎

[@jaws2003]

I know comp cams still makes their "tri power xtreme" cams for chevy trucks. They typically have a wider LSA

[@kevinAuman1]

Awesome video brother, new subscriber here and I honestly don't know enough about cams to swap mine so it has been put aside for so long but it is such a beautiful truck it just needs it lol I have an absolutely minttt 03 Sierra rwd factory 5 speed manual 4.8L- 80k original miles all black on black, lowered has the hard aluminum bed cover I did do gibson headers, dynatech full exhaust side exit and unfortunately it has a cheap ebay cold air but I did put a K&N filter on it... For a basically bone stock truck she scoots and is fun as hell to drive with the 5 speed and the four point great baby LS tucked in there from the GM factory which I believe makes it a rare truck and I do have a folder of all the records and receipts since new 1 owner including thee original window sticker even lol she's a show truck that can still roast a set off and get sideways if I want it too but yes I would like to get a little closer to that 500hp mark just not sure if I want to do anything permanent far as mods or upgrades being in such good condition and low mileage I mean it's still a baby with only 80k miles on a 19yr old 1 owner truck!

[@johngalanis7976]

Great video. Thanks

[@jaredporter7450]

I have an 05 silverado crew cab 5.3l I'm going to be doin long tubes and catless y pipe I have had the trans build with high performance shift kit and more I'm thinking of the btr truck norris cam kit with new factory converter

[@JesusSanchez-qw3hg]

Great video 🤙

[@337Brian]

Imma have to go back into the oilfield and make lots of overtime and come see 337Speed to help me add hp to my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 slt 4.7

[@michaeldyer6304]

Good info dude!

[@B2sdad512]

Great video Sir, very well said. My cam swap came because of a lifter failure. So I went with complete DOD Delete. I also did LT Headers and 3 inch catback while I was there. Truck was tuned and drives great, for the most part. Its a slug down low, which drives me crazy... after its gets up to speed its fine. My mechanic never mentioned anything about a higher stall converter. Now I really need to find one that is well suited for daily driving. Vehicle is an 07 Suburban, she's a big girl, but I like her.

[@dgaming9791]

You're going to want to do the rear diff. Maybe 3:83 or 4:11 gears

[@B2sdad512]

@@dgaming9791 for sure. I have 373s now. My plan is to go to 411s, a higher stall ,trans cooler and tune. All at the same time if possible.

[@robertc4311]

Thank you Sir Good content. I'm putting the BTR 2 Truck cam and lifter kit next week in my 2011 Tahoe. I'm running true duals and CAI with the cam. I will be using it to tow mostly, so I'm guessing the stock converter in the 6L80 and factory 3.42s will make a good combo.

[@chrishansen7004]

You should be running 3.90 or 4.10's. 3.42's are terrible for towing idk why Chevy didn't even have an option for 3.73's atleast

[@Skyyywalkerr]

Bad ass video! In your opinion What is the best cam set up for a daily driver 2013 Sierra Denali 6.2 obviously. Keep up the kick ass videos!

[@garrisonjasik5367]

Thanks for the great video! But what brand do you recommend? Is there a brand that knows better or that build better than others?

[@arturo5.374]

What would be better Stage 1 btr truck cam or the Texas speed camshaft. The truck will be a Daily driver with at the market headers. The BTR cam is 206/212 . 553/553 112LSA . The Texes speed cam is 208/214 . 550/.550 it is a low life truck cam tell me what you would think is this best and love the videos

[@mauricealdridge4660]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@raymondvazquez8705]

Have a 2004 Silverado with the iron block. What do you think about the Howard’s cam Rattlers cam? Going to get the stock 862 heads ported. Tbss intake, long tube headers, summit torque converter

[@pedrorios2940]

What rear gears,converter and cam package would you recommend trying to make my 2017 tahoe with a 5.3 reach 650-700hp with a supercharger added

[@adlermora5767]

Wussup bro great vid now I have a greater understanding of cams and I got a 5gen 5.3 Silverado and thinking of putting the chop monster in it and I’m looking for power and chop to u think it’s the best one to go for ?

[@YouTubebackstories]

How about an lt4 guide for a cam? Could you do a video for that? You can include the lt1 platform as well

[@davidciesielski8251]

Well done. thank you

[@ptru11]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. What would be a good cam for a 05 police interceptor Tahoe?

[@jakechimiak9626]

I got a 05 Sierra with a 5.3 rn I got a 227/238 cam,trunnion upgrade, .660 dual springs, and stainless intake/exhaust valves if that even makes a difference, 3200 FTI stall, tbss intake with 36lb injectors, long tube headers, and stock heads, ARP Main studs and ARP head studs it’s slow until I get to 60mph but it’s still a base tune I sent my computer off and told the guy everything so maybe that’s why but Ik I went to big on the cam but… what should I do get a larger stall or what I’ve already got 3.73 gears as well might need to throw a shot on it it’s freshly built with new all new bearings and my builder gapped the rings for me just in case I did want to put a shot on it but what would u recommend I do I don’t really want to run nitrous/boost

[@flow1180]

I have a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado classic 4.8 4 door crew cab any suggestions on cams ? I don't want anything to hard but just a nice power and solid sound.

[@Aggggg617]

Great video

[@TheJishwa]

Tsp stage 3 cam for l83 with long tube 1 7/8 kooks with high ram intake manifold and tune 👀

[@jerrygutierrez161]

I have a stock 5.3l stock rear gear stock stall converter ….. I want it to be a daily driver but want a bit more power and a nice sound … it’s a 2005 GMC Yukon 2wd …. What do you recommend I do. Thank you for taking the time to read and reply…..!

[@marcosmarron624]

Lq4 6.0 with 2” lth 373 gears and 3000 stall best cam for that application

[@jorgemoreno8316]

What you think about the lil chopper cam in a 6.0? Should I put it in a 5.3 or 6.0?

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

Badass channel, subd!

[@expatconn7242]

Great vid.. what about the motor heads have a junk yard 5.3 Built by Steve Catarino have none of those parts from the 2002 Chevy donor truck. The trans, intake, long tube headers . basically it’s still short block. But need a cam… stock heads not gone through yet . ( as money permits) What is recommended then heads. Or redo my stock heads then get the cam ?

[@scottypumphrey6934]

I have a 2000 1500 3door 4x4 5.3 looking forward to do a cam swap and few bolt ons but dont really know where to start

[@fearedstraw2672]

so one thing i’d like some insight on my truck is a 5.3 all bone stock sitting with 35’s if i was to get a texas speed stage 1 how would that play with the stock converter and a stock trans with shift kit and corvette servo

[@johndoe1653]

What's the cam on the Monte Carlo? I have a LQ9 going into a 84 Monte and want to mimic a build like that with a couple tweaks of course

[@miltonlogan8020]

5.3 Tahoe so I need to start shopping before I get the cam

[@itsnotthechad3403]

What Cam should I go with, I know almost nothing about cams so any help is appreciated. Im looking for a good chop that and performance. Here is a run down of my build. 89 Silverado, Ford 9' rear end with 3.89 gears, eaton tru-trac worm gear, BorgWarner S/480 80/96 with 1.15A/R, Stage 5 built 4L80e, Yank SC3000 billet 10.5' tc, 6.0 408 will all forged internals on e85.

[@Texasbroski512]

That’s a good looking red Silverado

[@Hoonigan77]

I have a 08 Cadillac Escalade awd with long tube headers. My question is what’s the best gears for it. Since it’s awd which gear will be best?

[@handyman3320]

Where is your shop and do you work on Ford trucks? I need a cam swap and tuning. I also ordered a Procharger.

[@rutuu7236]

im swapping a 5.3 into my mustang, want it to have decent power for the street and the strip. any recommendations?

[@lilpacman204]

Believe I have a 2012 Chevy express 3500 with a 6.0 She is a daily driver Used for work and pulling my trailer it's getting time to overhaul the top end and I was thinking about possibly putting in a cam and polishing the heads up do you have any advice on what cam I should use

[@jarcrandallmr.shortbed1725]

All facts!

[@luisitobardajibenitez8013]

aiit, so I don't know if you're the guy but I'm looking at building a drag car in a few years and I have no idea where to begin. It also doesn't help I live a litteral ocean away from the US but I digress. You got any tips?

[@drizzylsd5885]

I’m thinking of putting in an f35 cam or btr stage 4 cam in my 4.8 Sierra, what do y’all think?🤔

[@fk3141]

My crew cab 07 Silverado 4wd (new body style) has the 5.3 LH6 with 243 heads and afm. what's a good set up? P.s. i did the AFM delete but left the original cam in it cuz i can't afford one lol what do?

[@omaresquivel7427]

Great vid bro but does that specific cam link still work?

[@hectorgonzalez9636]

What cam would your recommend for a pre eagle 5.7 hemi ?? I’m in the market for one but I’m I’m overwhelmed with all the stuff in the market

[@isaactays9257]

Hey 337 speed what cam setup would be perfect for my 5.4 f150 09 I got fbo but wanting to do something differently engine wise

[@smokey_5159]

@337speed I got a 2006 trailblazer SS with the 6.0 LS2 and awd its my daily driver and i like to hit some races on the weekends sometimes what cam would suggest I was thinking BTR stage 3

[@rubenmonroy4841]

I have an 03 SS and I believe the gear ratios are 4.10, should I upgrade them if I want to run a stage 2 cam in the future?

[@amydaudier3327]

I have a friend that has a 06 Silverado 4.8L which cam would b an upgrade without changing the stock torque converter?

[@jameswest7839]

Hey man so I have a question I’m looking to cam my 5.7l vortec I was wondering what would be best to buy to make sure the truck actually lasts a little longer lol

[@GM.master]

hi i i have a stock gto 5.7 with 3" long tube headers and 799 cast heads i want you recommendation for a daily drive cam

[@larryjohnson3033]

New subscriber,, good info 👌🏿 👍🏿

[@sbg4422]

Ty✊🏾

[@arturo5.374]

What would you say about a 223/226 Texas speed cam with lifters and double springs. A Cadillac differential and a 3000 store on my 2003 gmc sierra 5.3

[@garrettbohr3555]

Need some help with my 68 c10 plan on swapping the inline 6 with a 5.3, wants a little chop at idle but want to make 500hp what’s my best way to go for a cam

[@scottresch9912]

What if I just want more towing power in a gen six 454 with a 4l80e stock lockup converter and 410 gears

[@BigBoi-hf8uv]

Hey I got a 06 Chevy Silverado 5.3 cat-eye I want that chop sound but I don't care about the performance what cam is best for that & it's a daily driver

[@nathanyeldotson8255]

I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 5.3l full 4door and I want a camshaft that has a lot of chop more then for performance. What’s best?

[@justinhall6356]

I'm looking to cam my 4.3 v6 single cab Chevy rwd base I want the choppy sound now it's stock I don't plan to tow anything I plan to turn my truck to a muscle truck but having trouble finding the exhaust I want before I cam swap my truck what should I do first and what should I get to support the swap I really want the muscle and the choppy sound unfortunately I'm stuck with a 2001 4.3 v6 standard 1500 Silverado please help me get the most out of my truck

[@JohnDoe-bg6cr]

Okay so I got a 5.3 Chevy Tahoe '05 stock and I want to get a class 2 cam where do I start will the cam ride with stock transmission and intake I've read that you can put a stage 2 cam and still have everything stock transmission and intake you just gain more horse power

[@MrPincheloko]

337 speed what should I do about my gear ratio I'm going for a little chopper I'm thinking on a high stall converter too any ideas?

[@aintright3889]

Thank you 337 speed. We'll we did everything right, exhaust, gears, converter etc with a Texas speed stage 2 cam, and the best possible auto cal tune thru Blackbear performance. It's a 13 Caprice with the L77 flex fuel, runs strong, idles ok but keeps setting lean codes, MAF codes, high and low voltage on O2 sensors. Can a cammed LS ever get along with the oem computer? Or should we just delete those un-needed sensors? Thanks for a great video.:)

[@davidfafinski5316]

I'm having the exact same problems with my g body ls swap i just ordered a complete Holley ECU wiring and 8inch Terminator it will be done with a week or 2 I'll let you know if this fixes the issue

[@phantomsolar4284]

If I get a 5.3 from a 04 sierra and put it in a new edge should I use a cam as if it was a truck or a car

[@davntelisha19]

Dam I bought the shorty's headers still trying to figure out the cam I got a 2007 caddilac escalade 6.2 motor I don't want nothing agressive I just want a good daily with a little bit of power nothing crazy