LeanPocket

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I'm just gonna go out on a limb here and seeking for some advice.

I'm toying with the idea of converting to a ls6 platform, I know for the money I can buy better mods, but I'm not really interested in a lopey cam (atleast for for right now) I like the whole stock look, and its very drivable, yet intimidating with respectable hp/torque numbers imo.

I did some research and this is what I came up with.

GM front Main seal p/n 12585673 $15.54

GM Valve Cover Gaskets p/n 12560696 $14.57 each

GM Crank Bolt p/n 12557840 $4.99

GM Front Crank Seal 12561244 $21.78

GM Timing Chain Front Cover Gasket p/n 12574294 $22.99

GM Water Pump Gaskets p/n 12588372 $6.95

GM Head Gaskets p/n 12498544 $35.00

GM LS6 Cam 12565308 $287.95

GM Head Bolts 12498545 $27.95

GM LS6 Assembled Heads 88958622 $1493.95

ls6 oil pump $179.99

ls6 engine valley cover $74.52

12658010 LS6 PCV kit ????

total investment in parts = $2186.18

So my question to everyone, am I missing anything? any supporting mods to consider?

I got those p/n's from a previous conversion kit and added a few more ls6 items.

Again I'm toying with the idea, maybe i'll jus scrap the idea entirely.. but it seems like something to consider and an interesting build.

Before I go asking for prices, I'd like to get ya'lls input. Thanks

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

I'm thinking of adding hardened pushrods for support maybe..

btw mods, I think I posted this in the right section, as this has both internal and external mods in question.

Camaro_94

iTrader: (5)

Find a good tuner and don't get a huge cam... Problem solved.

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

dont want to throw in a cam with my stock heads.. eh im liking the ls6 cam and intake swap, but the ls6 head swap intrigues me too.

Anthony Williams

iTrader: (3)

I'd do the CNC'ed ls6 heads from GM, Aftermarket Harmonic Bal. Intake?

ULTIMATEORANGESS

iTrader: (4)

id get a stall first.

bene

iTrader: (16)

First off how many miles on the short block?

Second, you are just better off get the complete assembled 243 heads or LS6 heads, get all the supporting mods ie: GM gasket kit, LS6 valley cover kit, LS7 lifters, hardened pushrods, comp 918s valve springs or Pac's equivalent, upgrade the rockers (trunion kit), ls6 oil pump, LS2 chain/timing gear, LS6 intake and a custom spec cam or baby cam then get a tune.

It's not a real LS6 conversion if you don't get the LS6 block.

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

IMO thats a lot of wasted money for the minimal hp your going to get....Id also definately get a stall first, 3600 up. Go over to a vendor for a h/c package you'll be much happier and probably spend less

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

First before i respond, I did have a 3600 stall installed recently, man i love that thing lol.

I currently have approx 30k miles on my car.

I was looking into 243 heads but, I diddn't know if i would be better off with 243 heads vs ls6 heads.. I guess that clears things up abit.

I already got the gm gaskets.

I think the springs, rockers, lifters are up for debate for me, but those you listed are definitely worth considering.

Ls6 intake & valley cover, pushrods, ls2 timing chain are on my to buy list

however, I'm at a stalemate on my cam specs. A baby cam sounds nice, but I don't want a rough lopey cam .. yet, and its hard to compare since everyone has monster cams (sarcasm )

any specific cam's you'd recommend? brands, specs?

Thanks for sharing btw

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

224 cam and ported 243's is the way to go...

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

would a 228 be a lil too big?

WSsick

iTrader: (13)

A 228 cam would drive perfect (with a nice stall of course). Just don't get a 110 or 112 LSA if you don't want to be lopey. $2,000 to gain just a tad bit of horsepower is wasted money IMO.

jaysan

iTrader: (8)

https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...k-results.html

I think this is what you might be looking for

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

Ok cool, I always had my eye on a 228 cam, now the brand will be up for debate in my books. Maybe a Thunder Racing 228 ?

Anyways, yeah $2k in parts did seem pretty steep for 75 ft/lbs more ( or whatever the number is ) But 1.2k of that is reserved for a new set of heads. I don't have a ls6 intake, and i have a stock ls1 cam..

To my understanding you can't just throw in a cam and expect the best. I'm gonna need supporting mods to do so, ie: decent assembled heads, hardened pushrods, valvesprings, lifters, ls6 oil pump and.. well.. whatever else i listed.

I guess my point is I want to get it all in one swoop instead of parting here and there, so im trying to build a decent checklist since this will be my DD. If that helps any.. My target is something in the 400rwhp+ range, for now

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

mm niceee ty very much for sharing that

bene

iTrader: (16)

I pretty much copied that set up however my cam is set up to 113 LSA and I don't have the same inj, still rocking the 28 lb'er.

ws6fitz

243 head is a ls6 casted head.

usafws6

iTrader: (10)

damn for a bit over 1100 dollars more you could have a crate ls6 with 0 miles. why not do that? sell your old motor and make 1500 back. easy.

LeanPocket

iTrader: (6)

if i could buy a ls6 crate for $1100 bucks id do it in a heart beat, but I doubt its that cheap.

Any links to support that?

ws6fitz

I think you are talking about a block only there buddy. Did you even read your post before posting it? Buy a new engine for 1100 then sell a old used one for 1500 bwahhahahaha. Try again. lol