FI vs new LS6
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FI vs new LS6
Application: 97 Corvette LS1 Automatic 130K miles
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
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That is a tricky decision.. It would be nice to have a solid motor and an LS6 would be sweet but super chargers are also very fun. Go with LS6 and then throw a twin screw on it! that will give you plenty of low end
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I also second the LS6, its a sweet motor and a definate increase over the stock LS1 engine. I have one in my 02 z28 and it has more power then I can actually use on the street without getting myself into too much trouble....yikes.
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I currently make about 330 rwhp on my current setup with a really stable at ~325 torque curve all the way from 3000-5000 rpm. How would an LS6 affect my power and where would the most notable changes be?
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I would say the LS6 would give you an extra 40-50. Due to the intake, heads, and longer duration Cam. I could be wrong but I would say the most notable changes would be up top more.
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
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I would say the LS6 would give you an extra 40-50. Due to the intake, heads, and longer duration Cam. I could be wrong but I would say the most notable changes would be up top more.
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
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I think the LS6 will still add torque down low.. I was just saying with the intake and heads you should feel it up top pretty well. LS1 and LS6 are the same except for intake, heads, compression ratio, and Cam. I might be missing one other thing. So even from a start you will be at more torque than the LS1 was but if you stay at lower RPM's I would say it wouldn't hurt to add a Cam that gives you more torque down low.
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I just googled for you and came up with these two links. Keep in mind that the C5 Z06 were all m-6 cars, so your auto will eat some power.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
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5 grand for a used A+A supercharger is the same price for a new.
I personaly would never buy a new gmpp motor because I can assemble one for either cheaper or with better parts for the money. If I built the engine myself starting with a 6.0 short block, I would have close to a 500rwhp engine. Buy an LS engine and you have something like 370rwhp.
I personaly would never buy a new gmpp motor because I can assemble one for either cheaper or with better parts for the money. If I built the engine myself starting with a 6.0 short block, I would have close to a 500rwhp engine. Buy an LS engine and you have something like 370rwhp.
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I just googled for you and came up with these two links. Keep in mind that the C5 Z06 were all m-6 cars, so your auto will eat some power.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
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Application: 97 Corvette LS1 Automatic 130K miles
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
my reasoning for forging it and running dish-top pistons is simple:less compression more boost. although i wont be running 9.1 comp, the 10.3.1 will handle the boost perfectly and if i need to drop the compression a bit more i can also get a set of 317 heads for cheap
build a boost motor for the same price as the LS6. dilemma solved.
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i thought the blocks were the exact same a non-forged block with a blower is borrowed time regardless how new the block is
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