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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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Default 6.0L motor swap?
if i were to drop a 6.0L crate motor into my 98 6 speed ws6 what all would i need??
would i need a 6.0L computer?
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Drop it in, thats all. Tuning wouldnt hurt but it will run without it.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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would it be better to stay with a new ls1 crate motor or is the 6.0L better?
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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They each have pros & cons. What are you planning to do with the car?
6.0 about 100 lbs heavier, also alot stronger in high boost/hp applications.
5.7 lightweight, aluminum cools better.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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just a cam and all the basic bolt ons
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