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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Ive searched the internet for about an hour now and I cannot find anywhere to buy a bone stock GM LS6 shortblock... Is it possible to get a hold of one or do they only sell them complete?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Just buy an LS1 block...same thing
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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No... its not.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12561166

http://paceperformance.com/i-6255344...num-block.html

http://www.superchevyperformance.com...p/12561166.htm

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...egory_Code=C56

O Rly? Thats why all sites list their Blocks as LS1/LS6?
Sorry you want to argue "Bigger Windows between Cylinders"
Architecturally they are the same
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by godlyxdan
Just buy an LS1 block...same thing
This!
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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O Rly? Thats why all sites list their Blocks as LS1/LS6?
Sorry you want to argue "Bigger Windows between Cylinders"
Architecturally they are the same
Thanks for proving my point. They are not EXACTLY the same. I need the better oiling passages for road racing. And next time read the title. Im asking if you can buy an GM LS6 stamped SHORTBLOCK. Not just an engine block like 3 of the links you shared, or a forged engine. Im looking for a bone stock GM LS6 shortblock new.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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then your best bet is to find one out of a wrecked GTO.
Only the 2005+ LS6's had different oil passages, pre 2005 they were identical to the LS1's GASP!!
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Still forsale?
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This thread is from half a decade ago...and nothing was for sale then, sure as hell isn't for sale now. Are you ok?
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This thread is from half a decade ago...and nothing was for sale then, sure as hell isn't for sale now. Are you ok?
LOL DUDE I BUSTED OUT LAUGHING WHEN I READ YOUR POST. nice job nice job.
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Originally Posted by godlyxdan
Just buy an LS1 block...same thing
For future searches an LS1 block is not a LS6 block. The LS6 block had additional holes in the block for better bay to bay breathin, something that will not be of much advantage unless you are running HPDEs or Road Racing.

Yes the LS6 block became standard on later LS1 motors.

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answe...s6-article.pdf
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