How much horsepower does a LS9 cam add?
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How much horsepower does a LS9 cam add?
Although it’s designed for a larger-displacement blower application, the LS9 has been shown to offer sizable (50 -60 hp) power gains even on the naturally aspirated 5.3L.
Can you use stock lifters on aftermarket cam?
OEM lifters work fine with big cams. Cam “size” has absolutely NOTHING to do with lifter choice.
How much HP does a cammed 6.0 make?
See all 18 photos After installation of the TrackMax cam, the power output of the 6.0L LY6 jumped from 443 hp and 467 lb-ft of torque to 514 hp at 5,900 rpm and 493 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm.
How much horsepower does a LQ4 have?
300-330 hp
LQ4 Performance Specifications
| Engine Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Horsepower Rating | 300-330 hp |
| Torque Rating | 360-370 ft./lbs. |
How much hp does a stage 4 cam add?
Equipped with the Summit Stage-4 cam, the peak power output jumped to 568 hp, but peak torque dropped slightly to 510 lb-ft. If you look at the curves, the wilder cam offered more power above 5,500 rpm, but it lost out to the milder Comp cam below that point.
How much horsepower does a lq4 have?
How long does a cam swap take?
Timing the engine while it’s in the car sucks. Say 2-3hr to get down to the cams. 1hr to remove caps/cams/timing equipment and mark it correctly. 1.5hr to reinstall and time.
Should I change lifters with Cam?
New Flat Tappet Lifters are ALWAYS required for flat tappet cams. Used flat tappet lifters will have a wear pattern on the face. This wear pattern will prevent the lifter from spinning appropriately. It will cause heavy wear on both surfaces in a very short period of time.
How much HP can a stock LQ4 handle?
1,000 hp
The LQ4 and LQ9 have very strong blocks. They can handle over 1,000 hp.
How do I get more power out of my LQ4?
How to Get More Power From Your LQ4 or LQ9
- With iron block strength, they are the first choice for boost or nitrous applications.
- GM made a bazillion of them which helps keep prices down.
- Gen.
- The heads flow similarly to LS6 heads, but have bigger chambers making them boost friendly.
How much HP does a Stage 3 cam add?
Stage 3 will have up to 40% more power compared to the stock setup, but to get there, you’ll have to complete the Stage 1 & 2 modifications, and mild big bore of the engine.
