99-01 6.0L build
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99-01 6.0L build This is all new to me! I just picked up a couple 6.0l engines for $100 bucks each. They came from some burnt pick-ups. I have been wanting to put a 6.0 in my 79 Malibu wagon. I know you guys are the go to people. Just want to know the do's and dont's. Well heres the rundown. I want to run the stock block and crank. Which rod and piston is the best bang for the buck or can I just run the factory rod w/ bolt upgrade? I would like to run the L92 head with spring upgrades. Which cam? I want to run a carb w/ Edelbrock intake. I have a lot more questions but this will start. Thanks for all the input.
Later Shane PWM
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Later Shane PWM.
First i want to know where you got the engines for $100 and do they have any more.
For pistons go with a name brand piston like diamond pistons which is what i used in my last 6.0 build and i loved them. For rods there a couple of good makers out there like eagle, manley, and lunati are the ones i can think off hand.
As for a H/C combo what is your budget and how much power do you want to make. A middle of the spectrum cam and some kick *** heads can make 420rwhp with out a problem.
For pistons go with a name brand piston like diamond pistons which is what i used in my last 6.0 build and i loved them. For rods there a couple of good makers out there like eagle, manley, and lunati are the ones i can think off hand.
As for a H/C combo what is your budget and how much power do you want to make. A middle of the spectrum cam and some kick *** heads can make 420rwhp with out a problem.
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First i want to know where you got the engines for $100 and do they have any more.
For pistons go with a name brand piston like diamond pistons which is what i used in my last 6.0 build and i loved them. For rods there a couple of good makers out there like eagle, manley, and lunati are the ones i can think off hand.
As for a H/C combo what is your budget and how much power do you want to make. A middle of the spectrum cam and some kick *** heads can make 420rwhp with out a problem.
For pistons go with a name brand piston like diamond pistons which is what i used in my last 6.0 build and i loved them. For rods there a couple of good makers out there like eagle, manley, and lunati are the ones i can think off hand.
As for a H/C combo what is your budget and how much power do you want to make. A middle of the spectrum cam and some kick *** heads can make 420rwhp with out a problem.
Thanks for the help. Shane PWM Last edited by ssawyers; Apr 24, 2009 at 05:24 PM.
The 6.0 iron block is good for more power than you would ever want. I know the stock crank can handle 800hp so your 500hp should not be a problem. If you want a FI route just get some low completion pistons along with some good heads and just turn the boost up and let it rip.
Contact one of the spongers -----------> like texas speed or thunder racing. Let them know what you are doing and they will set you up
Contact one of the spongers -----------> like texas speed or thunder racing. Let them know what you are doing and they will set you up
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The 6.0 iron block is good for more power than you would ever want. I know the stock crank can handle 800hp so your 500hp should not be a problem. If you want a FI route just get some low completion pistons along with some good heads and just turn the boost up and let it rip.
Contact one of the spongers -----------> like texas speed or thunder racing. Let them know what you are doing and they will set you up
Contact one of the spongers -----------> like texas speed or thunder racing. Let them know what you are doing and they will set you up
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Thanks for the help! I should pick the engines up today. They aren't very pretty but as far as I can see they will be ok. The one engine has the valve covers melted but the heads are ok. How do these heads fair compared to the L92? Thanks Shane PWM
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first off you DO need to sell me one for $105 (see you make profit) and i would really recommend you keep the injection as you need to have an ECU to operate the ignition. well if you'd like a build to compare to, i have a stock crank, Wiseco Forged flat-tops w/steel rings, Callies Compstar rods, Clevite bearings, Fast 95/95, 1 7/8" LTs, MS3 cam, LS7 lifters, TSP pushrods, etc. you can do so much with that motor. do you plan to run nitrous? what's your budget?
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first off you DO need to sell me one for $105 ,s(see you make profit) and i would really recommend you keep the injection as you need to have an ECU to operate the ignition. well if you'd like a build to compare to, i have a stock crank, Wiseco Forged flat-tops w/steel rings, Callies Compstar rods, Clevite bearings, Fast 95/95, 1 7/8" LTs, MS3 cam, LS7 lifters, TSP pushrods, etc. you can do so much with that motor. do you plan to run nitrous? what's your budget?
Thanks Shane PWM there is no such thing as Fast, Reliable, and Cheap. that the three parts of the triangle and you can only have two. you know the saying. i dont think you have L92 heads on that motor if you are talking about stock heads. you have 317s. those are GREAT for boost and there is a guy from the Netherlands that has a 91mm turbo with a stock crank/block/head LQ4 that makes 1400+ hp. so they should suffice for your expectations. i have an LQ9 intake/fuel rail/injector setup that i'm selling if you are interested? or you could LS6 heads or a FAST. lots of options though. i am building a nitrous car because i wanna be able to keep a daily drivable compression and cam. turbos are too finicky. not for me
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there is no such thing as Fast, Reliable, and Cheap. that the three parts of the triangle and you can only have two. you know the saying. i dont think you have L92 heads on that motor if you are talking about stock heads. you have 317s. those are GREAT for boost and there is a guy from the Netherlands that has a 91mm turbo with a stock crank/block/head LQ4 that makes 1400+ hp. so they should suffice for your expectations. i have an LQ9 intake/fuel rail/injector setup that i'm selling if you are interested? or you could LS6 heads or a FAST. lots of options though. i am building a nitrous car because i wanna be able to keep a daily drivable compression and cam. turbos are too finicky. not for me
Have the block and crank magnafluxed and inspected very well, same with the heads. If the fire was enough to melt the aluminum valvecovers, it may have done something funky somewhere else, likely the heads. I'd hate to see you get it all together and a valve seat falls out or something.
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Have the block and crank magnafluxed and inspected very well, same with the heads. If the fire was enough to melt the aluminum valvecovers, it may have done something funky somewhere else, likely the heads. I'd hate to see you get it all together and a valve seat falls out or something.
