FI vs new LS6
FI vs new LS6 Application: 97 Corvette LS1 Automatic 130K miles
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
That is a tricky decision.. It would be nice to have a solid motor and an LS6 would be sweet but super chargers are also very fun. Go with LS6 and then throw a twin screw on it! that will give you plenty of low end
I also second the LS6, its a sweet motor and a definate increase over the stock LS1 engine. I have one in my 02 z28 and it has more power then I can actually use on the street without getting myself into too much trouble....yikes.
I currently make about 330 rwhp on my current setup with a really stable at ~325 torque curve all the way from 3000-5000 rpm. How would an LS6 affect my power and where would the most notable changes be?
I would say the LS6 would give you an extra 40-50. Due to the intake, heads, and longer duration Cam. I could be wrong but I would say the most notable changes would be up top more.
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
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I would say the LS6 would give you an extra 40-50. Due to the intake, heads, and longer duration Cam. I could be wrong but I would say the most notable changes would be up top more.
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
I love Twin screws with a passion so I would stick with the LS6 and have a great strong motor then someday shove that on there. The LS6 is a great motor and I would be very jealous..
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Verdad Gallardo I think the LS6 will still add torque down low.. I was just saying with the intake and heads you should feel it up top pretty well. LS1 and LS6 are the same except for intake, heads, compression ratio, and Cam. I might be missing one other thing. So even from a start you will be at more torque than the LS1 was but if you stay at lower RPM's I would say it wouldn't hurt to add a Cam that gives you more torque down low.
I just googled for you and came up with these two links. Keep in mind that the C5 Z06 were all m-6 cars, so your auto will eat some power.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
Staging Lane
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5 grand for a used A+A supercharger is the same price for a new.
I personaly would never buy a new gmpp motor because I can assemble one for either cheaper or with better parts for the money. If I built the engine myself starting with a 6.0 short block, I would have close to a 500rwhp engine. Buy an LS engine and you have something like 370rwhp.
I personaly would never buy a new gmpp motor because I can assemble one for either cheaper or with better parts for the money. If I built the engine myself starting with a 6.0 short block, I would have close to a 500rwhp engine. Buy an LS engine and you have something like 370rwhp.
I just googled for you and came up with these two links. Keep in mind that the C5 Z06 were all m-6 cars, so your auto will eat some power.
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/z06-rwhp-109215/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlU4iZxH4lQ
I would go with the new LS6 motor.
While the blower would be nice, the boost would get addictive (for me atleast) and that motor in your car now would be on borrwed time, IMO.
On The Tree
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: west coast
Application: 97 Corvette LS1 Automatic 130K miles
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
I'm faced with a delima. I've been wanting more low/mid power out of my car, but was hesitant to do that for fear of busting my transmission. Well that happened on it's own in december and I had it re-built with heavy duty components and a shift kit
Recently i've come across 2 options both are roughly the same price when installed (~$5K)
1) A brand new 0 miles LS6 from SDPC I would carry over my 1.8 rockers, and add an underdrive pulley and possibly a mild cam. Would give me solid power and a fresh motor.
2) A Centrifigual supercharger setup my mechanic removed from a ZO6 that's in perfect working order. I believe it's an entry-level A&A setup. Would give me all the power i would ever want in a daily driver
My goals: reliable power for a daily driver. This car will spend most of it's life on the road, very little (if any) time on the track.
Thoughts?
my reasoning for forging it and running dish-top pistons is simple:less compression more boost. although i wont be running 9.1 comp, the 10.3.1 will handle the boost perfectly and if i need to drop the compression a bit more i can also get a set of 317 heads for cheap
build a boost motor for the same price as the LS6. dilemma solved.
On The Tree
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: west coast
a non-forged block with a blower is borrowed time regardless how new the block is 
