Cam Install Kit - 3-Bolt GM LS7 and LS9

The Cam Install Kit - 3-Bolt GM LS7 and LS9 from COMP CAMS is a purpose-built installation system designed for serious LS engine builders and performance mechanics tackling high-output camshaft swaps. This kit exists because installing a performance cam on modern GM LS7 and LS9 platforms demands precision tooling and proper alignment to avoid damaging expensive engine components. Whether you're building a track-focused Corvette, Camaro, or Cadillac CTS-V, this kit streamlines the installation process and ensures repeatability across multiple builds.

The 3-bolt configuration matches the LS7 and LS9's direct-mount camshaft retention system, which differs from earlier LS variants and demands dedicated tooling for safe, accurate installation. COMP CAMS engineered this kit to maintain proper valve timing geometry while protecting cam lobes and bearing surfaces from accidental contact during the installation and removal process. The precision-machined components ensure zero runout and concentricity, critical factors when tolerances between the cam and lifter bore are measured in thousandths of an inch. Proper installation directly impacts valve lift, duration accuracy, and overall engine reliability—making quality tooling non-negotiable for LS engine work.

This kit is essential for anyone performing a cam swap on LS7 or LS9 engines, including professional shops, serious DIY builders, and performance technicians. The compact, portable design—weighing just over 2 pounds—makes it a practical addition to any LS-focused tool collection. Compatibility is strictly limited to 3-bolt LS7 and LS9 applications; confirm your engine's cam-retention design before purchase, as earlier LS1/LS2/LS6 models and later LT engines use different mounting systems.