Just did the same. Had a lifter go and it SNAPPED the pushrod. So I did the full AFM delete and cam swap. Had the same raunchy ass smell when it started up lol
That's a nice little project. When I did my 2018 Silverado. I did a mild cam, DOD delete, changed the lifters, pushrods, and added a Katech Hi-po oil pump. The L83, and l86 are aluminum everything It's great to save weight but not so much for heavy duty driving in the heat, they use oil to cool the bottom of the poaton and sleeves, they eat oil. I switched to a 5w-30 mix and with the heat and my heavy foot, here In Miami, she seems to be happy. But those trucks build with the bailout money have a bunch of faulty parts. I replaced.y AC condenser and did a heavyduty/hi-perf trans rebuild. With a full Sonnax rebuild kit. She is build to hold 1000hp. I'll never push that motor to that. But eventually I'll do a few more upgrades and slap a small snail in there. Have a good one brother. Enjoy 🤙🏾🙏🏾
Bro, my truck chevy 5.3 l83 motor must be a god tier motor fully stock on engine internal no issues or ticking, only the transmission shutter, but im about to fully rebuild my 6l80e with everything upgraded new torque converter clutch plates etc even new driveline axle plus new cam since I'm investing in a converter and transmission to hold the power
LS7 lifters are a factory lifter... they have a little different design than the stocks but don't offer any performance advantages and maybe a little more durability. A lot of companies make them some cheap some good. Morel and Johnson are some good ones for sure. Lifter preload is the most important thing to dial in for performance. Alot of people just go by the internet for data but exhaust and intake should both be checked with a pushrod length checker. The whole counting turns just isnt very percise imo. Good stuff guys and nice truck!
The counting turns method came from engine builders who had the time and tools to check them precisely. It’s not an exact science obviously but it gets you close enough to work. If this were a high performance engine or built for power then it would be different. Johnson lifters are a good example of that and how tight their preload tolerances compared to factory stuff
One step back, 2 steps forward! I put on the Range technologies AFM delete at about 46,000 miles hopefully it'll prevent the lifter issue. How many miles? Thanks and good job! 💯🇺🇲
Any increase in off idle tq and low rpm towing? Torn between this cam and the smallest btr/tsp cam available for the lt series engines. The 6.2 intake and tb made a noticeable off idle increase in tq on my otherwise stock 5.3.
If you’re not looking for any chop I would just stick with the factory zr1 camshaft. Theres no surging with the stock converter or any noticeable vaccum loss. Power wise it might have picked up up a little but nothing noticeable
Hello, I have yukon ls9 5.3 2008 i am thinking to get zr1 cam Is it good so far and how much hp you got What else should I add into my car with zr1 cam Thanks
I have a dumb question but I’m ready to start installing a On3 kit on my 2018 Silverado but mine has the L86 6.2l. I’ve been back and forth on this as I don’t need a big cam and was wondering if the ZR1 cam you did would be ideal for my turbo kit opposed to the Non-Dod Stock L86 cam that Texas speed Offers?
The ZR1 cam will raise the powerband with a turbo kit it would be more efficient and make more power with lower boost but the low to mid range would lower than if you ran the stock cam
Great work. I do (non dod ket) on my 2015 tahoe, and I deactivate dod program, but I get P0011 camshaft position!! what is the wrong for that?? Thanks.
Yes and no. It’s a factory cam that was used on a boosted engine yes but the specs of the cam resemble more of an NA setup. They were never designed to make a lot of power with the factory zr1 engines which are 6.2l with a blower on it
That first start up sound is on any new complete valve train in an engine . It takes a few seconds to pump all the oil in the places it needs an, to reach the lash set on the lifters. This is common. This is why you use a moly lube( a break in lube on the cam so it doesn’t run dry. This is a excellent video. Would like to see a few more details I. This video but it is one ex Ellen’s clip… great work guys!!!! Now about that Camaro in this back ground……….
Unfortunately not, Dr.TunEmAll came by on short notice and got the working the magical keyboard of his and got the tune all done that night. Not much of a difference maybe a slight exhaust tone and a little more low end power
Why do some shops take the motor out to swap the cam out? Then some leave it inn the truck. I was told the motor has to come out. While obviously it don't good job men.
@@DAPerform How did you get the timing chain off without removing the oil pump? I did it...but it was a nightmare. By the time I was done, I wished I'd have just pulled the engine 🤣
@@trucksandfarming6999 we are running the normal phase limiting for the vvt, it is beneficial to retain it unless you’re making more power than stock. However you will still need a tune for the loss of DOD
@@DAPerform thanks for the response! I have to do engine work anyway and I enjoy the low end power and I raced against a same year truck with a stage 2 cam vvt delete and won by two bus lengths so since im sticking with with just basic bolt ons I wandet to keep the vvt and also can I use the stock push rods ?
Unfortunate as a collapsed lifter is, it never hurts to do a little upgrade
Could we get a list of part numbers ? Seems like the best budget option to delete Dod! Great job
Just did the same. Had a lifter go and it SNAPPED the pushrod.
So I did the full AFM delete and cam swap. Had the same raunchy ass smell when it started up lol
@@RyanMonty I hope you meant sound lol
@@DAPerform no, smell. From all the oil, fingerprints, coolant on the exhaust lol
@@RyanMonty oh duh, smells like burning flesh lol
That's a nice little project. When I did my 2018 Silverado. I did a mild cam, DOD delete, changed the lifters, pushrods, and added a Katech Hi-po oil pump. The L83, and l86 are aluminum everything
It's great to save weight but not so much for heavy duty driving in the heat, they use oil to cool the bottom of the poaton and sleeves, they eat oil. I switched to a 5w-30 mix and with the heat and my heavy foot, here In Miami, she seems to be happy. But those trucks build with the bailout money have a bunch of faulty parts. I replaced.y AC condenser and did a heavyduty/hi-perf trans rebuild. With a full Sonnax rebuild kit. She is build to hold 1000hp. I'll never push that motor to that. But eventually I'll do a few more upgrades and slap a small snail in there. Have a good one brother. Enjoy 🤙🏾🙏🏾
You guys inspired me to purchase a busted car and have fun tearing it apart. Another well done video!
You should add a parts list with part numbers would love to do this to my L83.
He said “sounds fine” 😂😂😂 yeah if you’re deaf
Should be a nice little 20-30whp gain up top 👌🏻
Butt dyno agrees
One issue is the blower cam has a taller lsa which tends to lose low end power and moves power higher in the rpm.
Most aftermarket cams have a lager split regardless, it might make the same power at 2000 rpm sure but beyond that there’s an increase
You meen wider? Blower cams usually have less overlap wich is good for low end and keeping cylinder pressure..also good for vacuum and map sensors...
@@Handlehandlebars less overlap on duration yes, I think he was only referring to the lsa
Yes I was talking LSA
Lol you guys lost me sorry thought LSA stood for lobe seperation... but what do I know lol
Bro, my truck chevy 5.3 l83 motor must be a god tier motor fully stock on engine internal no issues or ticking, only the transmission shutter, but im about to fully rebuild my 6l80e with everything upgraded new torque converter clutch plates etc even new driveline axle plus new cam since I'm investing in a converter and transmission to hold the power
LS7 lifters are a factory lifter... they have a little different design than the stocks but don't offer any performance advantages and maybe a little more durability. A lot of companies make them some cheap some good. Morel and Johnson are some good ones for sure. Lifter preload is the most important thing to dial in for performance. Alot of people just go by the internet for data but exhaust and intake should both be checked with a pushrod length checker. The whole counting turns just isnt very percise imo. Good stuff guys and nice truck!
The counting turns method came from engine builders who had the time and tools to check them precisely. It’s not an exact science obviously but it gets you close enough to work. If this were a high performance engine or built for power then it would be different. Johnson lifters are a good example of that and how tight their preload tolerances compared to factory stuff
Fine job gentlemen!
Thank you!
One step back, 2 steps forward! I put on the Range technologies AFM delete at about 46,000 miles hopefully it'll prevent the lifter issue. How many miles? Thanks and good job! 💯🇺🇲
Lifter failure happened around 80k
@@DAPerform thanks
how much would you guys charge to redo this on a 2015 L83? im in florida.
Did they ever reply ?
Any increase in off idle tq and low rpm towing? Torn between this cam and the smallest btr/tsp cam available for the lt series engines. The 6.2 intake and tb made a noticeable off idle increase in tq on my otherwise stock 5.3.
If you’re not looking for any chop I would just stick with the factory zr1 camshaft. Theres no surging with the stock converter or any noticeable vaccum loss. Power wise it might have picked up up a little but nothing noticeable
Hello,
I have yukon ls9 5.3 2008 i am thinking to get zr1 cam
Is it good so far and how much hp you got
What else should I add into my car with zr1 cam
Thanks
The can swap was to delete the active fuel management and replace the lifters that are prone to failing. Little power gains if any at all
Awesome job question what cam you recommend for GMC 06 Sierra V6 4.3 L thanks
Honestly I have no idea what cams you could even put into a 4.3
I have a dumb question but I’m ready to start installing a On3 kit on my 2018 Silverado but mine has the L86 6.2l. I’ve been back and forth on this as I don’t need a big cam and was wondering if the ZR1 cam you did would be ideal for my turbo kit opposed to the Non-Dod Stock L86 cam that Texas speed Offers?
The ZR1 cam will raise the powerband with a turbo kit it would be more efficient and make more power with lower boost but the low to mid range would lower than if you ran the stock cam
@@DAPerform thx for the fast reply man and I kinda made up my mind now on this cam, can’t beat the price plus dod thanks again and subbed👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
@@megalapagasable That’s why we do this man!
Ur using stock torq converter or u have a bigger stall 1?
Nope stock converter
K kool im thinking bout installing one on my 2011 chevy had a stage 2 cam with 2400 stall
Is the Brock Purdys brother or something?
Great work.
I do (non dod ket) on my 2015 tahoe, and I deactivate dod program, but I get P0011 camshaft position!! what is the wrong for that??
Thanks.
Could be as simple as a bad cam sensor
I have lt1 camaro L86 can i install zr1 cam ?
How’d ya get the timing chain over the cam phaser and sprocket?
With a lot of patience and time. It was no easy task but we got it done
@@DAPerform LOL… that’s called diverting the question bud..
@@curtisrandell13 we had to walk the chain off of the sprocket. It seems impossible but it is
@@DAPerform tried that once then I stopped. Just didn’t have it in me 👍
isn’t this cam meant for boost tho ? why use it on a na setup
Yes and no. It’s a factory cam that was used on a boosted engine yes but the specs of the cam resemble more of an NA setup. They were never designed to make a lot of power with the factory zr1 engines which are 6.2l with a blower on it
Are you in Oakland Park FL ?
Nope
That first start up tho
Definitely sounded like new lifters lol
first start up had me worried. heard the tapping and it sounded worse than the original lifters
Agree
That first start up sound is on any new complete valve train in an engine . It takes a few seconds to pump all the oil in the places it needs an, to reach the lash set on the lifters. This is common. This is why you use a moly lube( a break in lube on the cam so it doesn’t run dry. This is a excellent video. Would like to see a few more details I. This video but it is one ex Ellen’s clip… great work guys!!!! Now about that Camaro in this back ground……….
Would it still pass smog with this cam?
Sure would
Did you replace the seals on the injectors?
New seals all the way around, we’re not that irresponsible 😂
All gms trucks after your generation has that problem if its a gas motor .
I wouldn’t say all but most of them do
Did you have to resurface the heads before reinstalling them?
Just cleaned them up really good. There’s no need to resurface unless there’s a problem with the deck or head surfaces
Thumbs up for me...Wonder What Powa it Makes
The butt dyno says it 20ish hp more, not much of an upgrade for power but low to mid rpm seems to have make power
I bet it would make a great combo with a procharger or even a lsa supercharger
👍👍
Where did you the the kit cam ?
What cam kit 👀, pieced it together
The lt5 cam my lifter went out and ima just do what you did
Does the ZR1 cam work with the dod and AFM lifters or you don’t know?
@@FrancidcoGarcia-ug1vq I don’t think it does no. We disabled that feature when we did the cam swap
Knew this was Florida ❤😂
Any wot pulls?
Unfortunately not, Dr.TunEmAll came by on short notice and got the working the magical keyboard of his and got the tune all done that night. Not much of a difference maybe a slight exhaust tone and a little more low end power
How ls cam in lt?
Runs great!
Why do some shops take the motor out to swap the cam out? Then some leave it inn the truck. I was told the motor has to come out. While obviously it don't good job men.
Only reason I could see would be to do other maintenance maybe a leaky rear main or new cam bearings but that’s usually not the case
@@DAPerform I'll shop around then. I definitely am not doing that job myself.. lol
Way easier to do it out of the truck. Also allows for proper oil pump and pan installation
@@THENUBANDIT true but why take the engine out if you don’t need to. Oil pump or pan never came off
@@DAPerform How did you get the timing chain off without removing the oil pump? I did it...but it was a nightmare. By the time I was done, I wished I'd have just pulled the engine 🤣
Did you install a VVT limiter with this cam?
Nope
@@DAPerform can I swap the zr1 cam in an l86 and not mess with the vvt or do I need to tune it differently
@@trucksandfarming6999 we are running the normal phase limiting for the vvt, it is beneficial to retain it unless you’re making more power than stock. However you will still need a tune for the loss of DOD
@@DAPerform thanks for the response! I have to do engine work anyway and I enjoy the low end power and I raced against a same year truck with a stage 2 cam vvt delete and won by two bus lengths so since im sticking with with just basic bolt ons I wandet to keep the vvt and also can I use the stock push rods ?
@@trucksandfarming6999 you’ll need new pushrods for the non dod lifters
😂😂😂sounds worse than I thought
Worst cam to do
You’re right, should of put an ls cam in it
Should've done a truck norris!
@@tjmoneybags it’s not an ls my guy lol
@@DAPerform I wondered about that. So the LT has specific cams? Then how did the LS9 go in?
@@tjmoneybags it’s the LT5 cam.
Not the ls9
So much cringe
LS7 lifters are trash... big mistake using them.
I’m sure there’s plenty of people who would disagree but everyone has their opinions. What lifters are not “trash” in your opinion
@@DAPerform
I'm waiting for the answer as well.
1 yr later and baby boi still ain't answer
Will it still pass smog ?
You betcha