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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Brand new crate motor from GM 04-05 LS6 CTS-V

Im very new to this motor, and i going to need some help, if u guy don't mind me asking, it would help alot, i know i should use the search button, but i don't know what to search for, don't know names of parts.

Also does and one here know if the main pulley is the same ctsv and z06 LS6.

Here are some pix, i need parts name and parts numbers, please help if u know. Thanks











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Most of the stuff would just transfer over from your current engine, assuming you're doing a replacement.

If you're doing a swap, you picked a super expensive route...all those little parts will add up to lots of cash.

# 1,3,9,12: coolant vents to allow air pockets to escape from cyl heads
#2: PCV positive crankcase vent, connects to
#4: knock sensor, should be two of these
#5,7,8: more PCV stuff. I believe 5 and 8 are filtered air and connect to each other, and 7 is the positive vent that connects to #2
#6 will use a ~45deg plastic neck that the fill cap attaches to
#10: oil pressure sending unit
#11: cam position sensor
#13: more PCV, this one's part of the circuit that #2 and #7 connect
#14: manifold absolute pressure sensor and big vacuum nipple for your power brake booster

You really, really want to pick up the GM LS1 swap guide, part # 88959384. The part #s may not be 100% accurate for your application, but it's a great starting place to build an understanding of the engine's operations.
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You are also going to need a water pump.. that bolts right on the timing cover.
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I doing a swap on a rx7.
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this is my favorite motor, i love this motor more then the LS2. good choice, u need the coolent lines and oil filler neck and knock sensor wiring harness and MAP sensor brake booster hose and main pcv crossover lines
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Thanks guys, does anyone know part numbers?
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Thanks guys, does anyone know part numbers?
Quite a few of them are in that GM manual I listed above.

I recommend getting cozy with a dealer for all the part # lookups you have coming. Or find a junkyard locally and shave off the cost.

You've only hit ~1/3 of the total parts you'll need to get it running thus far...still need throttle cable bracket, PS pump and bracket and bolts, alternator and bracket and bolts, wiring harness, PCM, starter and bolts, ignition coils and brackets and bolts...it's a really big list.
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