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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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Do the harmonic balancer in a LS1 and LS6 is the same? Can I use a Corvette LS6 balancer im My Camaro during a swap? It will match my accesories? Sorry for my ignorance. Thanks.
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Theyre the same.
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The arrangement is different but the balance is the same
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The arrangement is different but the balance is the same
So if I'm going to use a LS6 block in a Camaro, I must use a LS1 balancer instead of a LS6 one?
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The Corvette crank pulley and front accessory pullies fit 0.40" closer to the block than the Camaro/Firebird pullies, according to GMPP LS1 swap guide.
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Originally Posted by Mike Cordero
So if I'm going to use a LS6 block in a Camaro, I must use a LS1 balancer instead of a LS6 one?
The balance is the same, the accssories are arranged differently to accomondate the vette engine bay but the balance is in the same place and is the same size.
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LS-type engines are internally balanced, so the crankshaft pulley is not engine-specific. However, the Corvette crank pulley has a different "offset" than the F-body crank pulley, of 0.40" difference, which locates the belts closer to the block on the 'Vette.
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Originally Posted by 1Topgun
LS-type engines are internally balanced, so the crankshaft pulley is not engine-specific. However, the Corvette crank pulley has a different "offset" than the F-body crank pulley, of 0.40" difference, which locates the belts closer to the block on the 'Vette.
This is good. I'm learning a lot from all of you, but I think this is the more especific answer. Thanks.
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