Pro52R

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Hey Guys,

OK, here is my situation. I'm building a V6 roller. I have all the things needed for the swap.

The dilema is power plants...

The engine from my donor Z28 has 100K miles on it. Thats not really a problem. But I found a great deal on a LQ4 short block that is in good shape. Cyl have crosshatching,no ridge etc.

I could either keep the LS1 throw a cam,oil pump and timing chain on/in it,spray it and call it a day,save and replace it w/ a 6.0 down the road.

OR...Sell the Long block,and that would give me enough money for the LQ4,LS6 heads,and the headgaskets/bolts I'd need to make it a long block.

So here is the question..Which do you think is a better move? The LQ4 obviosuly has the advantage of more cubes,but is down a lil on comp. hence the 243 heads, to raise it (I just bought LS6 heads BTW)

Now The trans I am using is a built 4L60E w/ a 4k art car stall.

The car will get driven weekly (maybe 3-4 days) And 90% of the ride to work is highway. (15miles)

My goal is 11's on motor. Which shouldn't be hard. I was thinking With the LQ4 block, LS6 heads and maybe a MS3 or something in the 24x/24x range would get me in the 11's no problem. And a LS6 intake of course.

How does that set-up sound? And please give me your opinions. I consider myself a pretty knowlegable guy,but alot of your have been down these roads before and know what works.

Or I can keep the LS1,and throw those LS6 heads on it w/ a decent sized cam. But will the LQ4 give me that HP/TQ edge w/ the same set-up since it has that extra C.I?

I figure with this set-up I'll have the power to keep me happy for a little bit, then work on suspension and eventually my end goal is a low compression 6.0 w/ rods and pistons for some boost. But thats not for maybe another 1-2yrs

Any help is appreciated and sorry for the story. Just trying to gather my info to make the right moves

Joe

fast377

iTrader: (52)

If your goal is only 11s on motor stick with what you have. LS1 is good for a LOT of power...and since you already have it, use it. Shove a came in it and call it a day. If you really want a different motor, go with the 6.2 or whatever the hell the l92 is. Lots of guys putting down over 500 to the wheels with a cam and bolt ons.

Pro52R

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Well then if i go the LS1 route, should I put those LS6 heads on there too? They are stock w/ a 3angle job done.

And will the MS3 work ok with the LS6 heads,or will the PTV be close? Or should I pick another cam,like a 232/236?

THEBRAD

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cam will work on ls1 with 243 heads. id stick some new rod bolts in that ls1 put the ls6 heads on it and the ms3 cam and call it a day. u said u wanted to save for a 6 liter, id put this ls1 in there, do ur rear end first then the suspension and whenever u get the money buy urself the 6.0

Pro52R

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ok sounds good.. Thanks for the help guys. Its greatley appreciated