zo6 swap

**dez28** · 01-18-2008, 04:36 PM

i have heads cam and lifters from a 405 zo6. can i install them on my ls1

**Tyler_LS1** · 01-18-2008, 04:52 PM

Welcome!

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**Spaz** · 01-18-2008, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by dez28

i have heads cam and lifters from a 405 zo6. can i install them on my ls1

huh... a 405 Z06?...

**Y2KPewterSS** · 01-18-2008, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

huh... a 405 Z06?...

I am guessing he means a 405HP Z06 motor.

**The Manalishi** · 01-18-2008, 07:21 PM

Yes they will bolt right up to your LS1. I don't know if I would reuse the lifters and push rods and the cam would have to be in really good shape before I'd use it. You could use the heads and get a cam, lifters and push rods from a vender and be ahead even more. Just my .02.

**The Manalishi** · 01-18-2008, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

I am guessing he means a 405HP Z06 motor.

I agree.

**casperss** · 01-18-2008, 09:05 PM

welcome...

**dez28** · 01-19-2008, 10:31 AM

yes that was a misprint. i am a tech and these parts cam from a low mi engine with a blown pistion. will they make a horsepower increase or am i better off after market.

tater_salad · 01-20-2008, 08:28 AM

They'll make a HP increase, but aftermarket can make more, usually. To keep the Mods happy, try RHS or something, but look for AFRs or Trick Flows as far as heads.

Cams, Texas Speed MS series are bad ass from what I've seen. Friend has a LS1 with 5.3 heads (plus extras) and a MS3 and putting down around 450. Just read and do your research.

BTW, welcome to LS1.com

**Spaz** · 01-20-2008, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by dez28

yes that was a misprint. i am a tech and these parts cam from a low mi engine with a blown pistion. will they make a horsepower increase or am i better off after market.

ahh... welcome!!! i did the same damn thing!!!

**dez28** · 01-22-2008, 04:02 PM

thanks for the input. i am going to make the swap this weekend will post the results. spaz may i ask what gear you are running. from what i am reading the 340 range is the best with a automatic.

**Marc 85Z28** · 01-24-2008, 06:42 AM

Everything will work fine and literally swap right over as long as you have the pushrods. However it is a LOT of work for a minimal gain. Another option would be to keep the heads and sell the cam. Stock LS6 cams sell fairly quickly, and would significantly reduce the overall cost of buying a better cam and spring packge.

**Spaz** · 01-24-2008, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by dez28

thanks for the input. i am going to make the swap this weekend will post the results. spaz may i ask what gear you are running. from what i am reading the 340 range is the best with a automatic.

i have the stock 3:42 rear gears.... i wave had 4.10 gears sitting around my garage for 3 years now... i'm to lazy to install them... what a pain in the ass to get proper backlash...

with the auto?! i'd go 3.73...

**danmeksch** · 03-04-2011, 11:21 AM

Hello, I've haven't been logged on in a while! One of the guys at my work is looking for a Z06 cam and lifters, if anyone has one. Must be in good condition, putting into a 5.3 Thank You!