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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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I'm thinkin about swapping my blown (busted ,not s/c )longblock sell it and install a ls6 long block what do you guys think should I just rebuild or what ?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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The only real benefit to going for an LS6 longblock is getting the LS6 heads. You will pay more for the LS6 longblock, so you might be better off (cost and power) going for an LS1 longblock, get the heads ported, and add a cam.
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cm02WS6
The only real benefit to going for an LS6 longblock is getting the LS6 heads. You will pay more for the LS6 longblock, so you might be better off (cost and power) going for an LS1 longblock, get the heads ported, and add a cam.


or build up a stroker setup. APE seems to have great deals on stroker shortblocks.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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APE? Any links
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Any gm part #'s on the ls1 longblock
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APE? Any links
http://www.automotiveperformance.net/

pm or email brian or chris.

ls6 long block

Price: $5,299.80
Part # 12498399
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Pm board member "Angus". He's got an LS6 motor in his Hawk.
He sucked up water in his original LS1
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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The LS6 is also vented to reduce windage problems. ARE does have a a skid of the short blocks, brand new sitting on the floor.
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