LS6 F-Body Engine Swaps: Post Mods & Dyno #'s
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I did my LS6 crate motor swap in my '98 Z28 in the summer of '04. Back when I did it, it wasn't that common of a swap, and several people were holding out to do a LS2 swap because the LS2 crate motor wasn't out yet. Due to another recent thread, I've realized just how many more have done the LS6 swap in the past 4 years.
I'm curious what kind of RWHP #'s and track times (if you've got them) you were able to get after the swap. Please post your mods too so those of us with an LS6 can see what we need to do to get the RWHP we're aiming for. I personally want to get over the 400 RWHP mark that I'm very close to (I'm thinking a TR224 cam should do it, but I'm curious if a Fast 90 or 92 intake might get me there as well).
Here's my info:
-'98 Z28, M6
-LS6 longblock with F-Body oil pan (GM Part #: 12498399)
-Hooker Shorty Headers
-SLP LS6 Intake w/EGR
-Taylor Ignition Wires
-Whisper Lid
-Vengeance Racing Ported Throttle Body
-JET Ported MAF Ends
-SLP 2OTL Exhaust
-Vengeance Racing Dynotune
RWHP = 377.9 RWTQ = 375.3
Added AFTER dynotune
-Powerbond Underdrive Crank Pulley
-180 Degree Thermostat
-SLP Cold Air Induction
I'm guessing I'm right at 385 RWHP now...
Post up your mods and #'s if you've done the swap!
I'm curious what kind of RWHP #'s and track times (if you've got them) you were able to get after the swap. Please post your mods too so those of us with an LS6 can see what we need to do to get the RWHP we're aiming for. I personally want to get over the 400 RWHP mark that I'm very close to (I'm thinking a TR224 cam should do it, but I'm curious if a Fast 90 or 92 intake might get me there as well).
Here's my info:
-'98 Z28, M6
-LS6 longblock with F-Body oil pan (GM Part #: 12498399)
-Hooker Shorty Headers
-SLP LS6 Intake w/EGR
-Taylor Ignition Wires
-Whisper Lid
-Vengeance Racing Ported Throttle Body
-JET Ported MAF Ends
-SLP 2OTL Exhaust
-Vengeance Racing Dynotune
RWHP = 377.9 RWTQ = 375.3
Added AFTER dynotune
-Powerbond Underdrive Crank Pulley
-180 Degree Thermostat
-SLP Cold Air Induction
I'm guessing I'm right at 385 RWHP now...
Post up your mods and #'s if you've done the swap!
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This will be an interesting thread. I know in the C5's we're good for around 380RWHP with LT's, CAI, and a tune. I think it would be cool to hit 400 at the wheels with stock internals...I think a ported FAST with an UD pulley would do it in a Z06 (with LT's, CAI, and a tune).
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Congrats, sounds good, I done the same thing 3 years ago when I blew my car up on nitrous (kit stuck micro switch when bad) and my 1998 SS put down 387 rwhp and 378 rwtq on the dyno with all mods in my signiture below exept Futral F13 cam, Fast 90 intake and SVO 30lb injectors. I did have the stock LS6 cam (405 hp rated, LS6 intake and MTI billet polished throttle body and stock LS6 injectors (28.8). Car when 11.77 in the 1/4 mile on Weld draglies (15/10 rear 15/3 front).
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I want to post numbers for mine soooo bad but I don't have them yet. I can't even take a guess yet since I've added a lot more from when my stock engine blew. I just got it broke in and am planning to get it tuned when I return from my deployment in Jan? But here's what I got...
98 camaro Z28 M6 stock 10 bolt rear 2.73 gears (I know I know)
LS6 block 347ci approx 10.8:1 CR
Mahle Pistons
K1 Rods
solid Truck Crank 3.622 stroke
LS6 valley cover
205cc dart pro 1 heads 62cc chambers
F14 cam
LS7 lifters
harland sharp shaft mounted roller rockers
SLP ported oil pump
Rollmaster double roller timing chain
FAST 78mm manifold
P+P Throttle body
MTI Lid
Lucas 37# injectors (43# @ 58psi)
NGK TR55 plugs
Taylor Wires
AR 1-7/8 Long Tube Headers w/ORY
Corsa cat-back
Poly motor mounts
LS2 flywheel
LS7 clutch assy
-stock parts:
alternator
dampener
power steering
a/c
98 computer
oil pan
front/rear covers
coil packs
wire harness/sensors
.....any guesses?
98 camaro Z28 M6 stock 10 bolt rear 2.73 gears (I know I know)
LS6 block 347ci approx 10.8:1 CR
Mahle Pistons
K1 Rods
solid Truck Crank 3.622 stroke
LS6 valley cover
205cc dart pro 1 heads 62cc chambers
F14 cam
LS7 lifters
harland sharp shaft mounted roller rockers
SLP ported oil pump
Rollmaster double roller timing chain
FAST 78mm manifold
P+P Throttle body
MTI Lid
Lucas 37# injectors (43# @ 58psi)
NGK TR55 plugs
Taylor Wires
AR 1-7/8 Long Tube Headers w/ORY
Corsa cat-back
Poly motor mounts
LS2 flywheel
LS7 clutch assy
-stock parts:
alternator
dampener
power steering
a/c
98 computer
oil pan
front/rear covers
coil packs
wire harness/sensors
.....any guesses?
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I did my swap in November of 07.
01 TA/WS6 Vert
LS6 longblock from Scoggin Dickey
Dynatech Headers, cats and y-pipe
Slp Lid
Reused the LS6 intake, throttle body and injectors from the LS1
Tuned by TTI
M6 with a LS7 clutch
UMI and Spohn suspension
360 HP and 355 ft-lbs
01 TA/WS6 Vert
LS6 longblock from Scoggin Dickey
Dynatech Headers, cats and y-pipe
Slp Lid
Reused the LS6 intake, throttle body and injectors from the LS1
Tuned by TTI
M6 with a LS7 clutch
UMI and Spohn suspension
360 HP and 355 ft-lbs
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I did my LS6 crate motor swap in my '98 Z28 in the summer of '04. Back when I did it, it wasn't that common of a swap, and several people were holding out to do a LS2 swap because the LS2 crate motor wasn't out yet. Due to another recent thread, I've realized just how many more have done the LS6 swap in the past 4 years.
I'm curious what kind of RWHP #'s and track times (if you've got them) you were able to get after the swap. Please post your mods too so those of us with an LS6 can see what we need to do to get the RWHP we're aiming for. I personally want to get over the 400 RWHP mark that I'm very close to (I'm thinking a TR224 cam should do it, but I'm curious if a Fast 90 or 92 intake might get me there as well).
Here's my info:
-'98 Z28, M6
-LS6 longblock with F-Body oil pan (GM Part #: 12498399)
-Hooker Shorty Headers
-SLP LS6 Intake w/EGR
-Taylor Ignition Wires
-Whisper Lid
-Vengeance Racing Ported Throttle Body
-JET Ported MAF Ends
-SLP 2OTL Exhaust
-Vengeance Racing Dynotune
RWHP = 377.9 RWTQ = 375.3
Added AFTER dynotune
-Powerbond Underdrive Crank Pulley
-180 Degree Thermostat
-SLP Cold Air Induction
I'm guessing I'm right at 385 RWHP now...
Post up your mods and #'s if you've done the swap!
I'm curious what kind of RWHP #'s and track times (if you've got them) you were able to get after the swap. Please post your mods too so those of us with an LS6 can see what we need to do to get the RWHP we're aiming for. I personally want to get over the 400 RWHP mark that I'm very close to (I'm thinking a TR224 cam should do it, but I'm curious if a Fast 90 or 92 intake might get me there as well).
Here's my info:
-'98 Z28, M6
-LS6 longblock with F-Body oil pan (GM Part #: 12498399)
-Hooker Shorty Headers
-SLP LS6 Intake w/EGR
-Taylor Ignition Wires
-Whisper Lid
-Vengeance Racing Ported Throttle Body
-JET Ported MAF Ends
-SLP 2OTL Exhaust
-Vengeance Racing Dynotune
RWHP = 377.9 RWTQ = 375.3
Added AFTER dynotune
-Powerbond Underdrive Crank Pulley
-180 Degree Thermostat
-SLP Cold Air Induction
I'm guessing I'm right at 385 RWHP now...
Post up your mods and #'s if you've done the swap!
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1998 Camaro A4 with LS6 swap done in May.
Mods during best time:
SLP Lid
Pacesetter LT
Magnaflow CB
Fast 92/92
Richmond 3.73
42# SVO Injectors
12.466@114.79 without a dyno tune, only a street tune...there is more left on the table for sure.
Mods during best time:
SLP Lid
Pacesetter LT
Magnaflow CB
Fast 92/92
Richmond 3.73
42# SVO Injectors
12.466@114.79 without a dyno tune, only a street tune...there is more left on the table for sure.
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Well Just posting this up, its one of my buds cars,He has a 1999 ws6 automatic with 3.42 gears and a stock stall. He got a great deal on a used LS6 engine out of a 03z06. Buddy payed about $1500 for the longblock at a gm service station.
Mods
PaceSetter Longtubes
Pacesetter offroad ypipe
SLP Lid+Bellow
Ported and polished TB
LS6 Intake
FTRA
Hooker Catback
10 Bolt with 3.42 gears
Tune
The car is still missing an underdrive pulley, a better intake,the ypipe plainly sucks he just ordered a flowmaster y merger. He dynoed in march of this year,there are alot of people who doubt the ls6 but here is what he put down. You can see that the tune made a big difference.
Mods
PaceSetter Longtubes
Pacesetter offroad ypipe
SLP Lid+Bellow
Ported and polished TB
LS6 Intake
FTRA
Hooker Catback
10 Bolt with 3.42 gears
Tune
The car is still missing an underdrive pulley, a better intake,the ypipe plainly sucks he just ordered a flowmaster y merger. He dynoed in march of this year,there are alot of people who doubt the ls6 but here is what he put down. You can see that the tune made a big difference.
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my LS^ Ws6 is completed just waiting on the tune right now, im hoping for 410 at the wheels.
What do you guys think.
LS6 Crate
LS6 Intake w/32lb injectors,
85 mm throttle body
85 mm mass air
ARH headers custom true duals w/ X pipe out the back
Full Suspension, I mean everything available for f body
under drive Pulley
4.10 gears
Built T56 and Hardcore Clutch
and one hell of a tuner
What do you guys think.
LS6 Crate
LS6 Intake w/32lb injectors,
85 mm throttle body
85 mm mass air
ARH headers custom true duals w/ X pipe out the back
Full Suspension, I mean everything available for f body
under drive Pulley
4.10 gears
Built T56 and Hardcore Clutch
and one hell of a tuner
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Mustang Dyno.
1999 Camaro Z28 M6;
125,000 miles on everything but the engine and mods;
LS6 engine transplant from an '05 CTS-V;
Patriot Performance cam (225/229 .580/.590)
8401 Springs;
Patriot Performance 7.400" Hardened Pushrods;
LS7 Clutch Kit from SDPC;
Tick Performance Adjustable Master Cylinder;
QTP Long Tube Headers into QTP ORY;
Stock Cat-Back and muffler;
MTI Clear Lid with stock paper filter;
Underdrive Pulley.
1999 Camaro Z28 M6;
125,000 miles on everything but the engine and mods;
LS6 engine transplant from an '05 CTS-V;
Patriot Performance cam (225/229 .580/.590)
8401 Springs;
Patriot Performance 7.400" Hardened Pushrods;
LS7 Clutch Kit from SDPC;
Tick Performance Adjustable Master Cylinder;
QTP Long Tube Headers into QTP ORY;
Stock Cat-Back and muffler;
MTI Clear Lid with stock paper filter;
Underdrive Pulley.
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My LS6 is sitting next to my 99 z28 waiting to go in. I'm hoping i'll get to it next week.
ASA cam, Edelbrock SS LT's, LS6 intake & TB. Just rebuilt my M6 and running ls7 clutch. I'll post the numbers when i get them.
ASA cam, Edelbrock SS LT's, LS6 intake & TB. Just rebuilt my M6 and running ls7 clutch. I'll post the numbers when i get them.
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i did a ls6 longblock pn 89017653 tr224 cam, ls6 intake, pacesetter headers, off road y , loudmouth catback, lid and shitty tune did 402 rwhp. car did 367 rwhp before engine swap. had everything except ls6 and intake
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From what someone who works at the chevy dealer told me who has 02 z28 some got the ls6 block from factory, said the only way to tell is to have the trans out and look at the back of the engine? His was an ls6 but hes swapping to a lq9 hoping to hit 8's was running low 10's I believe, its a fully built car.