The BTR Basic Gen 5 Cam Install Kit is a camshaft installation gasket and seal kit designed for GM GenV LT-Series engines. It provides the core components needed to complete a basic camshaft swap on GenV LT platforms.
- Part Number: BTRGENVBASIC
- Type: Engine Gasket/Seal Install Kit - Camshaft Installation
- Application: GM GenV LT-Series (Gen 5)
- Kit Contents: Water pump gaskets (GM 12657430), Gen III/IV/V front timing cover damper seal (BTR85673, cross-reference GM 12585673), and ACDELCO RTV silicone sealant (GM 88864346)
- Quantity: Kit
FAQ
What is included in the BTR Basic Gen 5 Cam Install Kit (BTRGENVBASIC)?
This basic kit includes water pump gaskets (GM 12657430), a Gen III/IV/V front timing cover damper seal (BTR85673, cross-reference GM 12585673), and ACDELCO RTV silicone sealant (GM 88864346) — the core components needed for a Gen V LT camshaft swap.
Which engines is this cam install kit compatible with?
It is designed for GM GenV LT-Series (Gen 5) engines.
Is this a complete cam swap kit?
This is the basic version of BTR's Gen 5 cam install kit, providing the core gasket and seal set; phaser bolts, crank bolts, lash caps, VVT limiters/lockouts, and other cam-swap hardware are available as separate add-on options on BTR's site rather than being bundled into the basic kit.

