There are a jillion different camshafts to choose from for an LS engine, but takeout camshafts are cheap and even new factory camshafts can be had for cheap. The LS9 cam has been a longtime favorite for those looking to upgrade their 5.3 or other takeout LS and so why not test it to find out just how well it really works? Is it the best factory LS cam you can get? Richard Holdener is going to do some testing. Check it out.

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DESTROKED TURBO LS3! IS THE LS9 THE MOST POWERFUL FACTORY LS CAM? HOW MUCH POWER CAN YOU MAKE? DOES THE LS9 CAM WORK WITH A TURBO? DOES THE LS9 CAM WORK WITH A BIGGER BLOWER? HOW MUCH BOOST CAN I RUN WITH AN LS9 CAM? CAN I RUN THE LS9 CAM IN MY NA 5.3L? ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE ARE ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO WHERE I TESTED THE LS9 CAM AND THREE DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS, INCLUDING A WHIPPLE SUPERCHARGED B15 LSX CRATE MOTOR, A NATURALLY ASPIRATED 5.3L (BEST INFO IN THAT ONE), AND A TURBO 340-INCH DESTROKED (4.8L CRANK) LS3.