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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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Ok my mods are in my signature. Should i go 383 or should i get and ls2. If i get an ls2 can i just drop it in my 2000 camaro or will i need to do other things to it to make it work. What cost more, and how much does each cost
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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Prolly cheaper to grab a LS2, or even a truck 6.0 (though Iron) n the diff in power output would be minimul.

Only things you'll have to change is the location of the knock sensors and extend the harness. Also extend the harness for the cam sensor as that's on the fornt cover of the LS2. Everything else will bolt right up. Use all ur F body acc.

Oh, you'll have to make sure you get an engine with a 24X crank wheel. But those converters are available to change that.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Prolly cheaper to grab a LS2, or even a truck 6.0 (though Iron) n the diff in power output would be minimul.

Only things you'll have to change is the location of the knock sensors and extend the harness. Also extend the harness for the cam sensor as that's on the fornt cover of the LS2. Everything else will bolt right up. Use all ur F body acc.

Oh, you'll have to make sure you get an engine with a 24X crank wheel. But those converters are available to change that.
what truck years has the 6.0 or what truck for that matter has the 6.0
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Iron Block 6.0L's started in the 2500 series trucks (half ton) from 1999 and up.
Units prior to 2006 should have a 24x crank gear that will work with the computer in your 2000 F-body.
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I've got a 383 right there in Texas waiting for a home right now.. $3775 for the shortblock or $7000 for a long block with AFR 205 heads on top and a custom ground HKE cam.

Our 403 is around $4875. The 383 is less money but if you go to an LS2 as stated above you will need a conversion kit for about 300-350 with the harness extensions.
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Easier to go 383ci if you already have a ls1 in the car. My bud has a 500hp 383ci. his set up runs.
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