LS6 block in some F bodies
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What are the major differences between the two?
The block is a little stronger, through redesign to overcome the weakening that the larger cast-in bay-to-bay breathing windows cause. There'll be a little less windage and oil whipping at high rpm compared to the LS1 block, but that'll not be worth much in output, just hopefully we'll have less problems with oil mist getting up into the breather. Shame they didn't rationalize to the LS6 lifter valley breather at the same time.
My theory is that block explains the factory freaks out there running 12.8s, but that's just me. JaysZ, what did you run in the 1/4 stock?
JasonD is your SS an SLP SS? My car was built (7/16/02) yet it didn't get the LS6 block.
Pace motorsport sells the LS1 to LS6 conversion kit.
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp...1=316&3=166903
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Originally posted by Black01_Z
Yeah uhuh. Thats what they want you to think. Its an LS6 all right. Yup u betcha. No wonder my tranny broke, it couldnt handle the power of the LS6. The price you hafta pay with 400+ hp. Also, I always kinda wondered why I ran a 12.2 bone stock.
Yeah uhuh. Thats what they want you to think. Its an LS6 all right. Yup u betcha. No wonder my tranny broke, it couldnt handle the power of the LS6. The price you hafta pay with 400+ hp. Also, I always kinda wondered why I ran a 12.2 bone stock.
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Hey, cool - thanks for the pics and info Jay!
According to my build sheet, the car was built:
PRODUCTN: 09/07/01
According to my build sheet, the car was built:
PRODUCTN: 09/07/01
Originally posted by JasonD
This is very interesting. After reading this thread I went out to my garage and took a look at my car, and then took a look at Frezza's car (I am storing his 2002 in my garage for the winter).
My block (LS6 block)
Frezza's block (LS1 block)
This is very interesting. After reading this thread I went out to my garage and took a look at my car, and then took a look at Frezza's car (I am storing his 2002 in my garage for the winter).
My block (LS6 block)
Frezza's block (LS1 block)
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Originally posted by danno02SS
My theory is that block explains the factory freaks out there running 12.8s, but that's just me. JaysZ, what did you run in the 1/4 stock?
My car was built (7/16/02) yet it didn't get the LS6 block.
My theory is that block explains the factory freaks out there running 12.8s, but that's just me. JaysZ, what did you run in the 1/4 stock?
My car was built (7/16/02) yet it didn't get the LS6 block.
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Originally posted by JaysZ
You'd think there would be a pattern somewhere.
You'd think there would be a pattern somewhere.
I may be wrong, but I used to work in an auto plant so I have a little bit of background on this. If anyone can add to this or correct me on it, please do.
Like I said, this is an interesting thread.
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Originally posted by My84Z
I posted this not to long ago and everyone basicly said duh we all no this already now it's interesting
I posted this not to long ago and everyone basicly said duh we all no this already now it's interesting
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Originally posted by danno02SS
JasonD is your SS an SLP SS? My car was built (7/16/02) yet it didn't get the LS6 block.
Pace motorsport sells the LS1 to LS6 conversion kit.
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp...1=316&3=166903
JasonD is your SS an SLP SS? My car was built (7/16/02) yet it didn't get the LS6 block.
Pace motorsport sells the LS1 to LS6 conversion kit.
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp...1=316&3=166903
The conversion kit is a tempting option considering how little is really different between the LS6 and the rationalised LS1. I think the harmonic damper on the LS6 is lighter, and more attention is paid to balancing the LS6 bottom end, but that's only what I've heard through investigating this. Interesting article stolen from Vette magazine here
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Originally posted by danno02SS JasonD is your SS an SLP SS?[/B]
Pace motorsport sells the LS1 to LS6 conversion kit.
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp...1=316&3=166903
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp...1=316&3=166903
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Originally posted by JasonD
This was the first time I read about it. Don't get upset about me finding it interesting because I didn't notice it the previous threads about it.
This was the first time I read about it. Don't get upset about me finding it interesting because I didn't notice it the previous threads about it.
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Originally posted by JasonD
This is very interesting. After reading this thread I went out to my garage and took a look at my car, and then took a look at Frezza's car (I am storing his 2002 in my garage for the winter).
My block (LS6 block)
Frezza's block (LS1 block)
Kinda interesting.
Now the the flood of questions....
So what advatages does having the LS6 block have? None? Stronger block?
What are the major differences between the two?
I know that the 2002s have the LS6 intake, so what would it take to make my car have a true LS6 (not from the factory, obviously). Is it basically just heads and cam or is there more to it than that?
This is very interesting. After reading this thread I went out to my garage and took a look at my car, and then took a look at Frezza's car (I am storing his 2002 in my garage for the winter).
My block (LS6 block)
Frezza's block (LS1 block)
Kinda interesting.
Now the the flood of questions....
So what advatages does having the LS6 block have? None? Stronger block?
What are the major differences between the two?
I know that the 2002s have the LS6 intake, so what would it take to make my car have a true LS6 (not from the factory, obviously). Is it basically just heads and cam or is there more to it than that?
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Okay I have an '02 SS, for 405 horses do I really only need the ZO6 heads and cam? I already have the LS6 black, the intake manifold, I've removed my MAF screen. What are the differences between the 389 HP LS6 and the current 405 HP version. I seem to remember the MAF screen while adding a better air intake. It's in one of the Vette magazines. Anyone know?
$2,000 worth of heads and a cam seems to be a pretty good deal for 405 realiable horses.
$2,000 worth of heads and a cam seems to be a pretty good deal for 405 realiable horses.
!!! hehe