Engine Swap or H/C?
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Engine Swap or H/C?
So I went up to my local performance shop where they do tunes, dynos, installs, everything. Originally we were just gonna get new H/C installed for my 01 Firebird Formula but he wants to put a new rebuilt 6.0 truck engine with Injectors, cam, stall, everything I need for 5k....So basically i gotta decide...H/C or Swap?
The Ls1 that I currently have does have 116k miles so its not to bad and its not gonna be a DD just a causal/drag car.
The Ls1 that I currently have does have 116k miles so its not to bad and its not gonna be a DD just a causal/drag car.
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6.0...fresh build....more power, and fair price. 116k on the old motor is a little high to be putting performance parts in. Maybe look into getting your LS1 forged, and compare prices.
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I would make him give you a casting number because the 317 heads flow the same as the LS6 heads they look identical ,but the 317 heads have a larger combustion chamber which makes less compression.
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I would love to keep my ls1 cause honestly, I just got this car last month so this wasnt exactly what I wanted to do. Either way he said with the swap im looking at around 580 horses at the crank
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plus 580hp ==upgraded transmission and rear end which you will have to spend more money for.