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Old 04-22-2014, 09:32 AM
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Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with converting an L99 engine to an LS3?

I am really looking for a factory LS3 with an A6 bolted on the back at the factory with the factory tune. Very few of those around.

Since I would likely change the cam in the LS3 anyway, been thinking about an L99.

How about the heads - they are probably different???

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Lifter and valley plate swap along with the cam/cam gear. Super simple. If you can do a cam swap you can do the conversion.
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As unreal said, very simple. Gather the parts on your own or hit up one of the reputable vendors and they can supply it all as a kit.
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Originally Posted by Unreal
Lifter and valley plate swap along with the cam/cam gear. Super simple. If you can do a cam swap you can do the conversion.
Along with a standard LS3 front cover. I also use the LS2 timing chain damper.

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