Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

04 6.0 iron block crank

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:52 PM
  #1  
one fast zo6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (490)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 791
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
Default 04 6.0 iron block crank

hi just need to now if a 04 6.0 short block will work in a 2000 SS camaro
is the rear crank hub to long what years had the weird crank lenth?
thanx thomas
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:56 PM
  #2  
5.3LJimmy's Avatar
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,279
Likes: 1
From: Napoleonville, LA
Default

The longer cranks where used in 99 and 00. The 04 6.0 crank is physically the same as the LS1 crank, except that the LS1 was drilled through the rod journals for lightening. What I'm not sure about is whether or not the crank is balanced properly for a 5.7. Hopefully someone else can chime in and answer that for you.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 12:08 AM
  #3  
one fast zo6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (490)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 791
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
Default 6.o short block

thanx that helps!
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:18 PM
  #4  
1FastBrick's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,723
Likes: 629
From: JunkYard
Default

99- 00 6.0L had the longer rear hub. it measure 1.250 the one from an 04 is .857 the 5.3, LS1 5.7L, and the 01- up 6.0L would all have the .857 wide rear hub. The 5.3L and the 6.0L is physically the same crank as the LS1 5.7L only the 5.7L was gundrilled with a 1 inch hole through the center mains... Same casting number on all the cranks. All of these cranks are neutral ballanced how ever the rocepricating wieghts for each engine are different. So if your mixing cranks you should have it Balanced to your parts...

To answer your question. Yes, your 04 6.0L short block will bolt in place of your LS1. How ever you will notice that on the front of the 6.0L block there is one hole that is not drilled for your Alt. bracket.


https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...uestion-2.html

scroll down to post 22 I know its a 5.3L iron block but the 6.0L Iron block will be the same

Hope that helps. Good luck!
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:33 AM
  #5  
one fast zo6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (490)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 791
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
Default 6.o

thanx alot never had to reuse a stock short block before
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 12:41 AM
  #6  
1FastBrick's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,723
Likes: 629
From: JunkYard
Default

Your LS1 go south???
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 08:49 AM
  #7  
one fast zo6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (490)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 791
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
Default

no big turbo front mount camaro that i need to put back to stock, so i
can sell it. the 6.0 iron is the cheapest stort block down here.
thanx thomas
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:23 AM
  #8  
1FastBrick's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 9,723
Likes: 629
From: JunkYard
Default

Originally Posted by one fast zo6
no big turbo front mount camaro that i need to put back to stock, so i
can sell it. the 6.0 iron is the cheapest stort block down here.
thanx thomas
Well that sux... I guess you have to do what you have to do though. I can't believe how hard it is to get a reasonable priced used LS1. IMO there over rated for what they are esspecially in used form. A 6.0L is much eaiser to make better power with out having to spend a ton of cash modding the block.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:27 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE