Swapping a ZR1 Corvette cam into a 5.3 LT Truck!!!

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2 жыл бұрын

Thats right we swapped a Corvette ZR1 cam into the sierra 1500 5.3 L83. No more DOD/AFM, No more junk lifters, and no more stock cam!
This is an easy way to get rid of the DOD/AFM system components that are prone to failing.
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@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunate as a collapsed lifter is, it never hurts to do a little upgrade

@dylanmcconnell4232 2 жыл бұрын

Could we get a list of part numbers ? Seems like the best budget option to delete Dod! Great job

@RyanMonty Жыл бұрын

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

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

@@RyanMonty I hope you meant sound lol

@RyanMonty Жыл бұрын

@@DAPerform no, smell. From all the oil, fingerprints, coolant on the exhaust lol

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

@@RyanMonty oh duh, smells like burning flesh lol

@RVLPHIEBOI 2 жыл бұрын

You guys inspired me to purchase a busted car and have fun tearing it apart. Another well done video!

@philipyarborough234 2 жыл бұрын

Fine job gentlemen!

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dylanmcconnell4232 Жыл бұрын

You should add a parts list with part numbers would love to do this to my L83.

@lorenzolazos 2 жыл бұрын

Should be a nice little 20-30whp gain up top 👌🏻

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

Butt dyno agrees

@truthlewis9182 2 ай бұрын

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

@adnanjifri6022 11 ай бұрын

I have lt1 camaro L86 can i install zr1 cam ?

@fabianruiz4796 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job question what cam you recommend for GMC 06 Sierra V6 4.3 L thanks

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

Honestly I have no idea what cams you could even put into a 4.3

@joeinmi8671 7 ай бұрын

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.

@DAPerform 7 ай бұрын

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

@JKZ103 Жыл бұрын

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!

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

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

@davila713 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@paulcondie2520 8 ай бұрын

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! 💯🇺🇲

@DAPerform 8 ай бұрын

Lifter failure happened around 80k

@paulcondie2520 8 ай бұрын

@@DAPerform thanks

@megalapagasable 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

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

@megalapagasable 2 жыл бұрын

@@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👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

@@megalapagasable That’s why we do this man!

@SaeedAli-ho6jr 28 күн бұрын

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.

@DAPerform 28 күн бұрын

Could be as simple as a bad cam sensor

@tpiguy Жыл бұрын

Did you replace the seals on the injectors?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

New seals all the way around, we’re not that irresponsible 😂

@kylerrs7402 10 ай бұрын

how much would you guys charge to redo this on a 2015 L83? im in florida.

@rchelifreek4713 6 ай бұрын

Did they ever reply ?

@fullerdanial 7 ай бұрын

Is the Brock Purdys brother or something?

@2000r0283 2 жыл бұрын

One issue is the blower cam has a taller lsa which tends to lose low end power and moves power higher in the rpm.

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Handlehandlebars 2 жыл бұрын

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...

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

@@Handlehandlebars less overlap on duration yes, I think he was only referring to the lsa

@2000r0283 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I was talking LSA

@Handlehandlebars 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you guys lost me sorry thought LSA stood for lobe seperation... but what do I know lol

@kingsupra5023 7 ай бұрын

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

@DAPerform 7 ай бұрын

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

@PotandaMe02 Жыл бұрын

Are you in Oakland Park FL ?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

Nope

@gilbertseriale8343 Жыл бұрын

Ur using stock torq converter or u have a bigger stall 1?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

Nope stock converter

@gilbertseriale8343 Жыл бұрын

K kool im thinking bout installing one on my 2011 chevy had a stage 2 cam with 2400 stall

@BuiltByLondonRacing 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for me...Wonder What Powa it Makes

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

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

@brandonsouthernky Жыл бұрын

I bet it would make a great combo with a procharger or even a lsa supercharger

@hc6.298 2 жыл бұрын

Any wot pulls?

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

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

@curtisrandell13 9 ай бұрын

How’d ya get the timing chain over the cam phaser and sprocket?

@DAPerform 9 ай бұрын

With a lot of patience and time. It was no easy task but we got it done

@curtisrandell13 9 ай бұрын

@@DAPerform LOL… that’s called diverting the question bud..

@DAPerform 9 ай бұрын

@@curtisrandell13 we had to walk the chain off of the sprocket. It seems impossible but it is

@curtisrandell13 9 ай бұрын

@@DAPerform tried that once then I stopped. Just didn’t have it in me 👍

@germancantu9847 Жыл бұрын

Did you have to resurface the heads before reinstalling them?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

Just cleaned them up really good. There’s no need to resurface unless there’s a problem with the deck or head surfaces

@erikrincon2150 2 ай бұрын

Would it still pass smog with this cam?

@DAPerform 2 ай бұрын

Sure would

@CornFedZr1 2 жыл бұрын

How ls cam in lt?

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

Runs great!

@sebastiansosa6488 10 ай бұрын

isn’t this cam meant for boost tho ? why use it on a na setup

@DAPerform 10 ай бұрын

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

@jpatrick260 2 жыл бұрын

That first start up tho

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely sounded like new lifters lol

@DeathStalkerAlpha Жыл бұрын

first start up had me worried. heard the tapping and it sounded worse than the original lifters

@turbosupra2jzdragracingtob249 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@mshawnmhulett 11 ай бұрын

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……….

@christianrobinson4724 Жыл бұрын

All gms trucks after your generation has that problem if its a gas motor .

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say all but most of them do

@FrancidcoGarcia-ug1vq Жыл бұрын

Where did you the the kit cam ?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

What cam kit 👀, pieced it together

@FrancidcoGarcia-ug1vq Жыл бұрын

The lt5 cam my lifter went out and ima just do what you did

@FrancidcoGarcia-ug1vq Жыл бұрын

Does the ZR1 cam work with the dod and AFM lifters or you don’t know?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

@@FrancidcoGarcia-ug1vq I don’t think it does no. We disabled that feature when we did the cam swap

@sunstatesnipr1k759 11 ай бұрын

Knew this was Florida ❤😂

@f14hellcat28 Жыл бұрын

Will it still pass smog ?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

You betcha

@gabecrockett6574 Жыл бұрын

Did you install a VVT limiter with this cam?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

Nope

@trucksandfarming6999 Жыл бұрын

@@DAPerform can I swap the zr1 cam in an l86 and not mess with the vvt or do I need to tune it differently

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

@@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

@trucksandfarming6999 Жыл бұрын

@@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 ?

@DAPerform Жыл бұрын

@@trucksandfarming6999 you’ll need new pushrods for the non dod lifters

@victordelarosa589 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂sounds worse than I thought

@Joshuapsalm 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Joshuapsalm 2 жыл бұрын

@@DAPerform I'll shop around then. I definitely am not doing that job myself.. lol

@THENUBANDIT 2 жыл бұрын

Way easier to do it out of the truck. Also allows for proper oil pump and pan installation

@DAPerform 2 жыл бұрын

@@THENUBANDIT true but why take the engine out if you don’t need to. Oil pump or pan never came off

@RyanMonty Жыл бұрын

@@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 🤣