Cam Change Gasket & Bolt Kit LS 04-Up Small Bore

The Cam Change Gasket & Bolt Kit LS 04-Up Small Bore from Straub Technologies is a critical OEM-level component engineered for LS engine builders and performance enthusiasts performing camshaft swaps on small-bore LS platforms. Whether you're upgrading to a higher-lift cam profile, transitioning to a stroker setup, or performing routine valve train maintenance, this kit ensures proper sealing and structural integrity during what is one of the most demanding engine modifications. The small-bore specification targets the original 2004 and newer LS engine family, making it essential for anyone stepping beyond bolt-on power adders into serious internal engine work.

This gasket and fastener assembly maintains critical compression sealing at the camshaft cover interface, an area subjected to repeated thermal cycling and valve train vibration during high-RPM operation. The kit includes precision-cut gaskets engineered to factory specifications and grade-8 bolts with correct torque geometry to prevent leakage around the cam cover while avoiding over-tightening that can warp aluminum heads. By using factory-equivalent sealing surfaces and hardware, you avoid the common pitfall of reusing degraded gaskets or mismatched fasteners that lead to oil weepage, compression loss, and potential cam timing drift under boost or extended track use.

LS engine builders—from street performance to competition platforms—rely on this kit during any cam installation or top-end refresh. The small-bore fitment is compatible with LS1, LS2, and early LS3 displacement variants common in Camaros, Corvettes, and truck conversions. Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic mechanical knowledge: simply replace the old gasket seal during your camshaft work, torque the new hardware to specification in a crisscross pattern, and proceed with your cam timing check. Proper sealing at this interface is non-negotiable for maintaining oil pressure, preventing dirt ingestion, and ensuring your modified engine performs reliably across thousands of miles of street or strip duty.