LS6 in my SS???
LS6 in my SS??? Hey everyone i was just wondering, i have a 99 SS with a T-56. My car has like 103K miles on it, the trans was just rebuilt by Speed Inc. So i was wondering, i dont wanna spend major major money, and i still want something very reliable as this is my only car, so would it be a good idea to put a used LS6 in my car? I figure 405 horse motor cant be bad, plus i can still put mods on it like my borla exhaust, some headers, and as i save more and more money i could eventually put heads and a cam. So basically I was just wondering what everyone in here thinks about putting an LS6 in a SS. Thanks
JacobK
JacobK
It would be cheaper/easier to install heads and cam on the LS1 you have. Or have it rebuilt and have those parts installed. No need to go buy an LS6 when you can have a 0 mile built LS1
I would just keep the engine you have now, as long as there are no problems with it. The LS6 engine makes more HP over the LS1 because of the heads and cam (pretty much, and the LS6 intake which you don't have because your car is a 99). So if you're going to put the LS6 engine in and upgrade the heads and cam later on, why don't you just upgrade the engine you have now and save your money? That's what I would do. 103,000 miles on a LS1 is not a lot if the engine has been taken care of.
The LS6 engine might be a good idea if you can get it cheap and have it put in cheap. My .02
The LS6 engine might be a good idea if you can get it cheap and have it put in cheap. My .02
Well see the thing is im not looking into a brand new one, i was looking into a used one. I was talking it over with one of my dads buddies, and hes a mechanic/ bodyman, and he assures me he could get me a VERY LOW mileage, great condition LS6, and install it and everything. I was just curious what everyone thought of doin this
Originally Posted by JacobK
Well see the thing is im not looking into a brand new one, i was looking into a used one. I was talking it over with one of my dads buddies, and hes a mechanic/ bodyman, and he assures me he could get me a VERY LOW mileage, great condition LS6, and install it and everything. I was just curious what everyone thought of doin this
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Originally Posted by jrp
hell, i'd just pick up an LPE short block for 2k or spend bit more and get forged rods as well then just swap all your old **** over.
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Lingenfelter LS1, LS6 350 CID Short Block Special - In stock ready to ship
Component Preparation
All internal parts are de-burred, hand washed & inspected
Pistons, pins and connecting rods - pin fit to specification
Crankshafts - computer balanced to within .2 grams or less per inch.
Crankshaft - oil holes are chamfered
Crankshaft - bearing surfaces are micro polished
Cylinder Block Blueprinting
Align hone checked / machined
Precision honed on a Rottler HP6 with torque plates
Hand de-burred, bolt holes are checked and re-tapped
LPE Blueprint & Professional Assembly
Includes verification to LPE specifications of the following items
• Cylinder bore diameter • Lifter bore diameter
• Cylinder wall taper • Piston skirt taper
• Piston diameter • Piston to wall clearance
• Deck height of block • Piston ring end gap
• Bearing clearances • Rod side clearance
• Crankshaft end play • Bolt torque specifications
Parts included in assembly:
• GM LS1 aluminum block, - 3.900" bore
• Water jacket plugs, oil galley & cam bearings
• Mahle forged aluminum pistons - coated
• Mahle moly file fit rings - 1.5mm, 1.5mm, 3.0mm
• GM LS1 crankshaft
• GM LS1 connecting rods
• Speed Pro heavy duty rod bearings
• Speed Pro heavy duty main bearings
Short block price as shown $2,095.00*Short blocks in stock now and ready to ship.
* Plus core charge $800.00 - refundable after we receive and inspect your core.
Component Preparation
All internal parts are de-burred, hand washed & inspected
Pistons, pins and connecting rods - pin fit to specification
Crankshafts - computer balanced to within .2 grams or less per inch.
Crankshaft - oil holes are chamfered
Crankshaft - bearing surfaces are micro polished
Cylinder Block Blueprinting
Align hone checked / machined
Precision honed on a Rottler HP6 with torque plates
Hand de-burred, bolt holes are checked and re-tapped
LPE Blueprint & Professional Assembly
Includes verification to LPE specifications of the following items
• Cylinder bore diameter • Lifter bore diameter
• Cylinder wall taper • Piston skirt taper
• Piston diameter • Piston to wall clearance
• Deck height of block • Piston ring end gap
• Bearing clearances • Rod side clearance
• Crankshaft end play • Bolt torque specifications
Parts included in assembly:
• GM LS1 aluminum block, - 3.900" bore
• Water jacket plugs, oil galley & cam bearings
• Mahle forged aluminum pistons - coated
• Mahle moly file fit rings - 1.5mm, 1.5mm, 3.0mm
• GM LS1 crankshaft
• GM LS1 connecting rods
• Speed Pro heavy duty rod bearings
• Speed Pro heavy duty main bearings
Short block price as shown $2,095.00*Short blocks in stock now and ready to ship.
* Plus core charge $800.00 - refundable after we receive and inspect your core.
