Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Which motor to go with?

Old Jan 5, 2014 | 03:38 PM
  #1  
itsweeks's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas
Default Which motor to go with?

Just wanted to get some opinions. I understand mostly everyone in here is street/track oriented. However I currently have a 5.3 with ls2 intake setup on my dual sport buggy. I was in the process of getting some parts for it to add some ponies so picked up a set of 6.0 317 heads had hbr do some work on them and was going to do a cam and along with the standard supplies while doing a cam swap. Well then I started looking into getting a 6.0 so was going to pick up an lq9 but that fell thru, however I purchased a set of 823 heads to basically make an ly6 prior to deal not pending.
I just came across an ly6 so now its got me thinking. My questions comes down to which motor do you think will be more fun to drive/responsive? A 5.3 with the ls2 intake, cam, heads, upgraded rockers or just buy the ly6? I would leave it stock other then a ls3 intake setup. I may also have the ability to punch the 5.3 to a 5.7
I am back an forth because I have the 5.3 its in the buggy but needs to be torn down and all the above mentioned items installed. Where if I buy the ly6 I really just slap it in. But if you guys think the the modified 5.3 is going to be more fun then the 6.0 then I will just continue the build on the 5.3. Thanks for you time
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:22 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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