The Texas Speed LS6 Brawler Heads and Cam Kit pairs Brawler LS6-style CNC-ported cathedral-port cylinder heads with the buyer's choice of Texas Speed cathedral-port camshaft and a set of Texas Speed 5/16" .080" wall hardened chromoly pushrods. Texas Speed built the package primarily for 4.8L and 5.3L LS truck and SUV engines, and it is also LS1 compatible, so it covers a street-friendly daily driver, a strong midrange truck or a more aggressive weekend build depending on the cam chosen.
The Brawler LS6 heads ship with the Texas Speed .660" spring kit and titanium retainers installed. Sixteen camshafts are offered, including the 220R, 224R and 228R, Torquer V2 and V4, Magic Stick 3 and 4, Tsunami, Stage 3 and Stage 4 high lift truck cams, the Cleetus McFarland Dumpster Fire and Bald Eagle grinds and several 112 LSA .600" lift profiles. Texas Speed publishes no fixed horsepower rating since output, idle quality and converter needs depend on the camshaft and supporting parts. A basic heads and camshaft bolt and gasket kit is required, 2007 and newer engines with AFM or VVT may need delete kits, and professional tuning is required.
Specifications
- Cylinder heads: Brawler LS6-style CNC-ported cathedral-port with TSP .660" spring kit and titanium retainers (PRC-BrawlerLs6)
- Camshaft: Texas Speed cathedral-port LS camshaft, 16 grinds, selected at ordering
- Pushrods: Texas Speed 5/16" .080" wall hardened chromoly, set of 16, 7.350", 7.375" or 7.400" selected at ordering
- Fitment per Texas Speed: Primarily 4.8L and 5.3L cathedral-port LS; LS1 compatible; final compatibility depends on camshaft and vehicle setup
- Required, sold separately: Basic heads and camshaft bolt and gasket kit
- AFM/VVT: 2007+ applications with AFM or VVT may require additional delete kits
- Torque converter and gearing: Varies by camshaft; some profiles work with near-stock converters, aggressive cams benefit from more stall
- Horsepower rating: None published; varies with camshaft, supporting modifications and tuning
- Tuning: Professional tuning required after installation
Kit Includes
- Brawler LS6-style CNC-ported cathedral-port cylinder heads with TSP .660" spring kit and titanium retainers (PRC-BrawlerLs6)
- Texas Speed cathedral-port LS camshaft (selected at ordering)
- Texas Speed 5/16" .080" wall hardened chromoly pushrods, set of 16 (length selected at ordering)
Ordering Options
Two selections are required when ordering: the Texas Speed cathedral-port camshaft (16 grinds offered, including the 220R, 224R, 228R, Torquer V2 and V4, Magic Stick 3 and 4, Tsunami, Stage 3 and Stage 4 High Lift Truck, Cleetus McFarland Dumpster Fire and Bald Eagle N/A and Boost cams) and the pushrod length (7.350", 7.375" or 7.400"). A basic heads and camshaft bolt and gasket kit is required for installation and is sold separately.
Note: A basic heads and camshaft bolt and gasket kit is required. Engines equipped with AFM or VVT (2007 and newer applications) may require additional delete kits. Idle quality, drivability and torque converter requirements vary by camshaft option, and professional tuning is required after installation.
Vehicle Applications
Engine families covered per Texas Speed: Gen III LS 4.8L and 5.3L cathedral-port, with LS1 compatibility. Vehicle list reflects the fitment published by Texas Speed for this kit.
Chevrolet Corvette
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Cadillac CTS-V
- 2004 Cadillac CTS-V
- 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac Escalade
- 2002 Cadillac Escalade
- 2003 Cadillac Escalade
- 2004 Cadillac Escalade
- 2005 Cadillac Escalade
GMC Sierra 1500
- 1999 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2000 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2002 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2005 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2007 GMC Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 2500
- 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2003 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2005 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Chevrolet Suburban
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2003 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
GMC Yukon
- 2000 GMC Yukon
- 2001 GMC Yukon
- 2002 GMC Yukon
- 2003 GMC Yukon
- 2004 GMC Yukon
- 2005 GMC Yukon
- 2006 GMC Yukon
Vehicle applications reflect the fitment published by Texas Speed & Performance for this part number. Confirm your engine and cylinder head configuration before ordering.
FAQ
What is included in the Texas Speed LS6 Brawler heads and cam kit?
The kit includes a pair of Brawler LS6-style CNC-ported cathedral-port cylinder heads with the Texas Speed .660" spring kit and titanium retainers installed, your choice of Texas Speed cathedral-port camshaft and a set of 16 Texas Speed 5/16" .080" wall hardened chromoly pushrods in the length you select.
What engines does the LS6 Brawler heads and cam kit fit?
Texas Speed designed it primarily for 4.8L and 5.3L cathedral-port LS engines in 1999 to 2007 GM trucks and SUVs and lists it as LS1 compatible. Texas Speed's finder also lists the 2001 to 2004 Corvette, 2004 to 2005 CTS-V and 2002 to 2005 Escalade.
Which camshafts can be chosen with this kit?
Texas Speed offers 16 cathedral-port grinds, including the 220R, 224R and 228R, 224/228, 228/232 and 233/239 .600" lift cams, Torquer V2 and V4, Magic Stick 3 and 4, Tsunami, Stage 3 and Stage 4 High Lift Truck cams and the Cleetus McFarland Dumpster Fire, Bald Eagle N/A and Bald Eagle Boost cams.
Will I need a new torque converter with this heads and cam package?
It depends on the camshaft. Texas Speed notes that some of the offered profiles work with near-stock converters, while the more aggressive cams benefit from additional stall speed. Gearing requirements also vary with cam selection.
What else is required to install the LS6 Brawler kit?
A basic heads and camshaft bolt and gasket kit is required and sold separately. Engines with AFM or VVT (2007 and newer) may need delete kits, and professional tuning is required after installation.
How much power will the LS6 Brawler heads and cam kit add?
Texas Speed does not publish a fixed horsepower rating. Power, idle quality and drivability scale with the camshaft chosen, the supporting modifications and the tune.
