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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 10:45 PM
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Default Need Specs For 6.0 Vortec Engine

Hello i am new to the LS engines. I Jus purchase a ls 6.0 vortec out of a 2006 denali truck. And i need help on what parts to purchase to get at least 550-600 horsepower out of it. (budget wise)
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Need a lot more info than that to help you out bud. What's the engine going in? What transmission are you going to be running? Are you wanting to stay naturally aspirated or will you be using boost or the bottle? What's your budget? Is 550-600 HP a real goal that you've worked out to get you to a desired ET or just a number that you saw online and thought sounded cool?

Not trying to jump on you or discourage you from asking for help but the more info you give us the better we can all try to help you out. Not many people will chime in if we don't at least know the basics so we don't waste our time recommending a $1000 intake and $2000 heads when your budget is only $1500 lol. Might want to read through this real quick to help you out when asking for help
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...g-threads.html
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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It is going in a 1970 buick skylark im planning on running carb with the msd ignition kit and im using 700R4 tranny. my budget is around $2800
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Cam, springs, flat top pistons, mill 317 heads, and spray

Denali maybe a lq9 and you already have the flat tops
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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Should be flat top pistons already throw in a cam and springs and spray it
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