Has anyone used this in a FI GEN III 6.0L? I"m looking to upgrade from the LS6 cam to an actual FI cam. I know that on LPE they have discontinued their own cam to use the LS9. I know I'll have to change the front cover, extend the cam sensor harness, and timing chain.

 

What will the swap cost you including cam? If it's close to $400 then a custom FI cam would be the way to go.

 

160.00 for the cam
150.00 timing set
115.00 timing cover

yup - 400 and some change - who would grind me a cam to those specs or my own? I heard CompCams does.

 

Yes. Just give comp the cam specs on the ls9 cam and they can grind it for you. I know a few people that have done this with having them do a ls6 cam.

 

I think he is saying that the GM cam is way cheaper than a aftermakert cam.
comp's will run $400
and the gm one is under $200

 

The ls9 cam is $97.04 on gmpartsdirect.com part#12605527

 

Got my ZR1 cam conversion kit ordered from LPE today After talking to Graham @ LPE, he convinced me it was the right way to go for the 4.8.

I hope to have some dyno results next month, this month I am focused on suspension, wheels and tires.

 

I don't think the ZR1 cam would be much of an upgrade over your LS6 cam. Why not get Patrick G. to custom spec you a cam. It will cost you a screamin' $25. The vette in my sig has one of his cams and it's spot on. Excellent manners and 670+ at the wheels on mild boost. There are several outfits that will order you a custom Comp cam, with his specs, for well under $400. Jumping through all of those hoops and spending the same jack to end up with a ZR1 cam is a waste (unless....of course....you have "Blown" in your name and you only have 4.8L to work with......).

 

why not use the lpe gt7?

 

Because the LS9 cam is extremely similar. Not to mention way cheaper.
For a low budget cam, go LS9. Higher budget, go spec'd.