ls1 or 6.0
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that would feel like a kick in the ***** :S i know that thing made some impressive numbers but theres no way id be putting that kind of power to it... yes the ls1 is rebuildable...sounded like last night it has some hella piston slap..all. the. time.
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I'll say get a 6.0. I was confused on what to do my self. Get a 6.0 or rebuild my ls1.
The best option in my opinion is to get a second motor to build it up.
A spare motor is always good. You neve know!
The best option in my opinion is to get a second motor to build it up.
A spare motor is always good. You neve know!
TECH Resident
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Frozen Tundra, WI
Going from a 5.7 to 6.0 is 14 cubes difference...which is about 18hp difference on an identical set-up, in the 450hp range. That is equivalent to about 2 car lengths in the quarter. I would get a 6.0 and drive the 5.7 while your building it.
Staging Lane
Joined: May 2007
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I'd get a 2004+ LQ4 with low miles on the short block
It will have 9.4:1 compression with 6.7cc dished pistons
The newer blocks come with forged connecting rods & floating wrist pins.
Also the 317 factory LQ4 aluminum heads are a good choice for FI with a good CNC port.
It will have 9.4:1 compression with 6.7cc dished pistons
The newer blocks come with forged connecting rods & floating wrist pins.
Also the 317 factory LQ4 aluminum heads are a good choice for FI with a good CNC port.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Katy, TX
I recommend starting with a separate engine. That way you can take your time to do it right while not having the down-time with your current engine. Find a good deal on a complete 6.0 (<$800) and that is the way I would go.
Last edited by RezinTexas; Nov 10, 2011 at 05:46 AM.
thats what my plan is, lq4 , d1sc i plan to do a nice build though may not be crazy hp numbers, but i will for sure be painting,pc, all the small things , imo taking your time on the small things makes or breaks a build,i
