Cam Question In A Escalade 6.0

beav626 · March 23, 2011

Ok I have a Caddy Escalade EXT with the 6.0 motor 2003 with 100k

I love this truck but have an opportunity

I know the C5 ZO8 cam is a nice upgrade to the 6.0 motor but I now have a chance to get a new LS3 cam froma 2008 Vette Coupe.

will the LS3 cam be a good upgrade for the 6.0?

has anyone done this and can show results?

Thanks

Jennabear · March 24, 2011

It will be more expensive to run an LS3 cam since you will need to change timing chain cover and relocate the cam position sensor.

beav626 · March 24, 2011

It will be more expensive to run an LS3 cam since you will need to change timing chain cover and relocate the cam position sensor.

Wont I need all that with any cam swap?

Im just trying to cut the cost of buying a new Cam since I have one coming.

[email protected] · March 24, 2011

No, only cams that don't have the reluctor lobe on them require the timing cover swap kit.

Sly · March 25, 2011

Ok I have a Caddy Escalade EXT with the 6.0 motor 2003 with 100k

I love this truck but have an opportunity

I know the C5 ZO8 cam is a nice upgrade to the 6.0 motor but I now have a chance to get a new LS3 cam froma 2008 Vette Coupe.

will the LS3 cam be a good upgrade for the 6.0?

has anyone done this and can show results

Thanks

Is it a C5 Z06 cam?

beav626 · March 25, 2011

Ok I have a Caddy Escalade EXT with the 6.0 motor 2003 with 100k
I love this truck but have an opportunity

know the C5 ZO8 cam is a nice upgrade to the 6.0 motor but I now have a chance to get a new LS3 cam froma 2008 Vette Coupe.

will the LS3 cam be a good upgrade for the 6.0?

has anyone done this and can show results

Thanks

Is it a C5 Z06 cam?

No it is a LS3 Cam out of a 08 Corvette

Jennabear · March 25, 2011

LS3= Gen IV = cam pick up at the timing cover

sic lsx · March 25, 2011

Get a custom cam from Patrick g on ls1tech. Then get some valve springs and push rods. Install and and get a real dyno tune.

Jennabear · March 25, 2011

Rather than pay someone to spec a cam, I would just call the cam company you want to go with- let them know what you are wanting out of the cam, and have them recommend a grind.

beav626 · March 25, 2011

I was just thinking if I have a good cam for my truck laying around. Might as well use it. I think I will just sell this Cam or go with a C5Z cam

txab · March 25, 2011

Rather than pay someone to spec a cam, I would just call the cam company you want to go with- let them know what you are wanting out of the cam, and have them recommend a grind.

+1

svensk · March 26, 2011

Listen to Jenna. Even if you did swap to an LS3 cam it was designed for different heads. Your power curve would likely be thrown way off.

nickvrebel · March 31, 2011

as Jenna said, you need to first decide what it is you want from a cam. There is pluses and minuses involved with cams and you need to decide what you need vs. what you want vs. what you can tolerate.