20 Best 5.3 Cam Gear [2025]

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1 Michigan Motorsports 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 L99... Michigan Motorsports 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 L99...
2 Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain and Dampner compatible... Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain and Dampner...
3 Michigan Motorsports Four Pole Cam Gear Fits 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS2 LS3 Michigan Motorsports Four Pole Cam Gear Fits 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS2 LS3
4 Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain,... Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain,...
5 Single cam 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit compatible with GM LS 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2... Single cam 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit compatible with GM LS 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2...
6 Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain,... Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain,...
7 BTR Brian Tooley Turbo LS Stage 2 Cam, Spring Kit with Steel Retainers and Chromoly Pushrods LS1 LS2... BTR Brian Tooley Turbo LS Stage 2 Cam, Spring Kit with Steel Retainers and Chromoly Pushrods LS1...
8 Michigan Motorsports IWIS Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, IWIS Timing... Michigan Motorsports IWIS Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, IWIS...
9 Texas Speed TSP Stage 2 Low Lift Truck Camshaft Vortec Truck Cam 3 Bolt Cam 4.8 5.3 6.0 (Camshaft... Texas Speed TSP Stage 2 Low Lift Truck Camshaft Vortec Truck Cam 3 Bolt Cam 4.8 5.3 6.0 (Camshaft...
10 Michigan Motorsports 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit with Chain. 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2... Michigan Motorsports 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit with Chain. 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2...
11 Texas Speed Stage 2 High Lift Truck Camshaft 4.8 5.3 6.0 (Camshaft, Springs, Seals and Pushrods) Texas Speed Stage 2 High Lift Truck Camshaft 4.8 5.3 6.0 (Camshaft, Springs, Seals and Pushrods)
12 Brian Tooley Racing BTR Vortec Truck Stage 2 Cam and Spring Kit 4.8 5.3 6.0 Includes Beehive Springs... Brian Tooley Racing BTR Vortec Truck Stage 2 Cam and Spring Kit 4.8 5.3 6.0 Includes Beehive...
13 NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX3700 - Coverage Up to 1000 Sq Ft and 15 Devices with AC750 Dual Band... NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX3700 - Coverage Up to 1000 Sq Ft and 15 Devices with AC750 Dual...
14 ICTIVE Workout Tank Tops for Women Breathable Mesh Racerback Tank Tops Muscle Tank Workout Tops for... ICTIVE Workout Tank Tops for Women Breathable Mesh Racerback Tank Tops Muscle Tank Workout Tops...
15 Cloyes C-3220 Timing Chain Kit Cloyes C-3220 Timing Chain Kit
16 Cloyes 9-3658TX3 Race Billet True Roller Timing Kit Incl. Billet Steel Cam Sprocket/3 Keyway Billet... Cloyes 9-3658TX3 Race Billet True Roller Timing Kit Incl. Billet Steel Cam Sprocket/3 Keyway...
17 ARP 134-1003 Cam Bolt Kit for LS1 Chevy ARP 134-1003 Cam Bolt Kit for LS1 Chevy
18 SA Gear 73133 Chevy GMC SA Gear Roller Timing Chain 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L LS1 LS6 SA Gear 73133 Chevy GMC SA Gear Roller Timing Chain 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L LS1 LS6
19 MSCRP Cam Gasket Camshaft Retainer Thrust Plate with Bolts and Gasket Seal Cam Gen III IV V 4.8 5.3L... MSCRP Cam Gasket Camshaft Retainer Thrust Plate with Bolts and Gasket Seal Cam Gen III IV V 4.8...
20 ICT Billet GM LS Camshaft Gear Bolt - Single Bolt - for Non-VVT Cams LS3 ENG011 ICT Billet GM LS Camshaft Gear Bolt - Single Bolt - for Non-VVT Cams LS3 ENG011
Bestseller No. 1
Michigan Motorsports 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 L99...
  • 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit
  • (1) Performance 3 Bolt 4 Pole Cam Gear 12586481
  • (1) Performance LS2/LS3/LS7 Timing Chain Dampener 12588670
  • (1) ARP 3 Bolt LS Cam Bolts 134-1003
Bestseller No. 2
Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain and Dampner compatible...
  • For 3 bolt cam sprocket (58X) 12586481 & 4 sensors
  • LS2 (Heavy duty) timing chain 12646386
  • Timing chain dampener 12588670
  • ARP cam bolts 134-1003
Bestseller No. 3
Michigan Motorsports Four Pole Cam Gear Fits 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS2 LS3
  • This GM 3 Bolt 4 Pole timing chain gear is used when converting from a 1 bolt camshaft to 3 bolt camshaft.
  • Qty 1 Performance 3 Bolt 4 Pole Cam Gear 12586481
Bestseller No. 4
Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain,...
  • 3 bolt cam sprocket (58X) 12586481
  • Crank sprocket 12556582
  • LS2 (Heavy duty) timing chain 12646386
  • ARP cam bolts 134-1003
  • Timing chain dampener 12588670
Bestseller No. 5
Single cam 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit compatible with GM LS 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2...
  • 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit
  • Timing Chain Dampener 12588670
  • ARP 3 Bolt LS Cam Bolts 134-1003
Bestseller No. 6
Michigan Motorsports Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, Timing Chain,...
  • 3 bolt cam sprocket (58X) 12586481
  • Crank sprocket 12556582
  • LS2 (Heavy duty) timing chain 12646386
  • ARP cam bolts 134-1003
Bestseller No. 7
BTR Brian Tooley Turbo LS Stage 2 Cam, Spring Kit with Steel Retainers and Chromoly Pushrods LS1 LS2...
  • Brian Tooley Camshaft, BTR Platinum dual springs with Steel Retainers, and 7.400 Chromoly Pushrods.
  • Cam specs are Specs: 226/231 .610"/.608" 113+4 and comes a 3 bolt timing gear pattern.
  • When you need a little more RPM than the stage 1 can give you. If you have a light car wanting to push the limits, then this is the go to cam for your...
  • Springs: BTR Platinum Dual Spring Kit for LS engines using stock rocker arms. Includes dual polished springs, matching Steel Retainers (faster reving...
  • Pushrods: 7.400" Long 5/16 Chromoly .080 Wall Pushrods by Brian Tooley Racing. Highly recommended when upgrading Camshafts.
Bestseller No. 8
Michigan Motorsports IWIS Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, IWIS Timing...
  • IWIS Timing Chain Set with Cam Sprocket, ARP Cam Bolts, Crank Gear, IWIS Timing Chain, and Dampner Fits 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2 LS3 LS6 L99 LS4 LS9...
  • IWIS Chain, this timing chain is the finest chain on the market. Crank sprocket 12556582
  • 3 bolt cam sprocket (58X) 12586481
  • ARP cam bolts 134-1003
  • Timing chain dampener 12588670
Bestseller No. 9
Texas Speed TSP Stage 2 Low Lift Truck Camshaft Vortec Truck Cam 3 Bolt Cam 4.8 5.3 6.0 (Camshaft...
  • Texas Speed Stage 2 Low Lift 212/218, .550"/.550" 112 LSA Camshaft. With a 112 Lobe Separation Angle (LSA). These camshafts have a 3-bolt timing gear...
  • This cam gained 51.4 HP and 22.9 TQ at the flywheel on the in-house SuperFlow 902 engine dyno using an otherwise stock 5.3 This cam uses proprietary...
  • 1200-5800 RPM Power Band; This is an excellent performance camshaft with a smooth idle! We've had tons of customers select this camshaft when looking...
  • These cams are designed specifically for 4.8 5.3 6.0 combinations. Our kit options eliminate the guesswork and include: Camshaft Only: Camshaft by...
  • Camshaft, Springs, Michigan Motorsports Seals, Michigan Motorsports Gasket Kit: Cam, .560" Beehive springs, MM Valve seals, MM Timing Cover Gasket, MM...
Bestseller No. 10
Michigan Motorsports 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit with Chain. 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 LS2...
  • 1 Bolt to 3 Bolt Cam Gear Conversion Kit
  • (1) Performance 3 Bolt 4 Pole Cam Gear 12586481
  • (1) Performance LS2/LS3/LS7 Timing Chain Dampener 12588670
  • (1) ARP 3 Bolt LS Cam Bolts 134-1003
  • (1) High Performance Timing Chain
Bestseller No. 11
Texas Speed Stage 2 High Lift Truck Camshaft 4.8 5.3 6.0 (Camshaft, Springs, Seals and Pushrods)
  • Texas Speed 212/218 .600/.600 Camshaft 112 LSA Camshaft. With a 112 Lobe Separation Angle (LSA). These camshafts have a 3-bolt timing gear pattern.
  • These use lobes that are designed to be both beehive & double valve spring friendly.
  • This cam gained 62.2 HP and 29.1 TQ at the flywheel on our in-house SuperFlow 902 engine dyno using an otherwise stock 5.3L engine!
  • 1200-5800 RPM Power Band; This is an excellent performance camshaft with a smooth idle! We've had tons of customers select this camshaft when looking...
  • If you're looking for a small, stealth camshaft, the 212/218 is a great option to consider. It is ideal for 4.8L and 5.3L trucks that want to keep...
Bestseller No. 12
Brian Tooley Racing BTR Vortec Truck Stage 2 Cam and Spring Kit 4.8 5.3 6.0 Includes Beehive Springs...
  • Brian Tooley Racing BTR Truck Stage 2 Camshaft Kit 4.8 5.3 6.0 Camshaft and Beehive Springs and Michigan Motorsports Valve Seals
  • The Brian Tooley Vortec Racing Truck Cam Kit includes: Stage 2 Truck Cam, Beehive Springs and Michigan Motorsports Valve Seals
  • These Vortec Truck cams use a 3 bolt cam gear and were designed with low lift so GM LS2, LS3 and LS6 springs and pushrods can be used, making these...
  • The Stage II cam has more of a noticable idle, with even more average torque production than the Stage I cam, at the sacrifice of some low end torque...
  • This is the largest cam we recommend to run with stock 4L60E converter in a 4.8/5.3. Specs are 212/218 .553/.553 111
SaleBestseller No. 13
NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX3700 - Coverage Up to 1000 Sq Ft and 15 Devices with AC750 Dual Band...
  • EXTENDED WIRELESS COVERAGE: Adds Wi-Fi range coverage up to 1000 sq ft, and connects up to 15 devices such as laptops, smartphones, speakers, IP...
  • AC750 WI-FI SPEED: Provides up to 750Mbps performance using dual-band and patented FastLane(TM) technology.
  • UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Works with any wireless router, gateway, or cable modem with Wi-Fi.
  • WIRED ETHERNET PORT: Simply plug in game consoles, streaming players, or other nearby wired devices using the one 10/100M port for maximum speed.
  • SAFE & SECURE: Supports WEP and WPA/WPA2 wireless security protocols.
SaleBestseller No. 14
ICTIVE Workout Tank Tops for Women Breathable Mesh Racerback Tank Tops Muscle Tank Workout Tops for...
  • The Back is made of mesh stitching. It looks Sexy and charming. It keeps air flowing and Keeps you cool when you sport
  • Backless, Sleeveless with soft mesh, Scoop Neck, loose fit allows for easy layering over any bra, offers you the maximum comfort
  • This fabric dries quickly. It is stretchable, Breathable, Super soft, Lightweight, Skin Friendly and Moisture wicking
  • The workout tank top perfect for workout, yoga, running, gym, athletic, trainning, exercise or just daily wear
  • Easy to care, machine or hand wash cold,(Below 30°). Iron on loe heat settings. Do Not Bleach
Bestseller No. 15
Cloyes C-3220 Timing Chain Kit
  • 1999-2007 GM LS 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
  • Single Roller
  • 3-Bolt 1X Camshaft Gear
  • See Vehicle fitment below LS Timing Set Features:
  • Sprockets Are Made From High Alloy Steel, And Heat-Treated For Durability
Bestseller No. 16
Cloyes 9-3658TX3 Race Billet True Roller Timing Kit Incl. Billet Steel Cam Sprocket/3 Keyway Billet...
  • Package Dimensions: 19.8 H x 5.7 L x 19.4 W (centimeters)
  • Country of Origin : United States
  • Fit type: Vehicle Specific
  • Package Weight: 1.328 kilograms
SaleBestseller No. 17
ARP 134-1003 Cam Bolt Kit for LS1 Chevy
  • Product type :BOLTS
  • Package dimensions :0.508 cm L x14.224 cm W x24.13 cm H
  • country of origin :United States
  • package weight :0.5lbs
Bestseller No. 18
SA Gear 73133 Chevy GMC SA Gear Roller Timing Chain 4.8L 5.3L 5.7L LS1 LS6
  • 3 Piece Timing Chain Set
  • Singe Row, "True Roller"
  • All crank sprockets heat treated and bore honed to size
  • Quality meets or exceeds all OEM specifications
  • Chains assembled on state of the art automated machines
Bestseller No. 19
MSCRP Cam Gasket Camshaft Retainer Thrust Plate with Bolts and Gasket Seal Cam Gen III IV V 4.8 5.3L...
  • Compatible with: LS series engines with FLAT head bolts
  • Includes: 1 retainer gasket plate, 1 seal ring and 4 screws
  • LS Countersunk Camshaft Retainer Plate Gasket
Bestseller No. 20
ICT Billet GM LS Camshaft Gear Bolt - Single Bolt - for Non-VVT Cams LS3 ENG011
  • Compatible with LS series engines with single bolt camshaft gear (NON VVT engines)
  • Heavy duty, high strength bolt
  • Zinc coated for long lasting corrosion protection and prevents threads from seizing
  • Reliable OE quality bolt
  • Compatible with GM --NON-- VVT engines (variable valve timing)

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FAQ:

Q: What is the best engine for aggressive cam timing?

A: Toss insufficient displacement, compression and an efficient intake manifold, and the LS was just begging for aggressive cam timing. The cam test was run on the most popular, go-to LS motor on the market, a high-mileage 5.3L LM7.

Q: What camshaft do I need for my truck?

A: Our camshafts are designed to use GM cam phaser # 12606358, which was used in some 2008 and all 2009+ trucks. If you have a 2007 or early 2008 truck, you will need cam phaser # 12606358, which is listed as an option.

Q: What’s the best low lift cam for me?

A: The comp 212/218 low lift is good choice. Reccomended by a lot of people. If your not doing a stall don’t do any bigger of a cam than that.

Q: How much power does a stock LM7 Cam make?

A: Run on the dyno with the stock LM7 cam, the mildly modified 5.3L produced 359 hp at 5,300 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. To find out if it was indeed possible to coax an extra 100 hp from our 5.3L, we set up a test.