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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Default Chevelle Buildup LS6 or L92?

I have already purchased a 2008 L92 that I was planning on swapping to an LS3 and the setup has 10,000 miles on it. However I haven't pickedup the motor yet and the guy I'm buying it from just came across a 2004 LS6 with 25,000 miles and the T56 complete with all harness and accessories from a Z06

This will cost me about the same.

Which one would you go with and why?

Before you decide I have already purchased all the accessories, clutch package and hydrolics for the clutch which I would have to sell. I also have a custom TX Speed cam on the way.

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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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70 Chevelle and LS6 are meant to be together even if its not the big block version.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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keep the l92.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 01:23 AM
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No replacement for displacement not to mention better cylinder heads plus the fact that the L92 has the potential to make more power! Pass on the LS6.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 02:04 AM
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Agreed with the above post..
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 70LS3Chevelle
Doesn't the LS6 have dual overhead cams?

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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I was doing a search and I saw a Caddy with the LS6 with Dual overhead cams. How is that possible?
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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I was doing a search and I saw a Caddy with the LS6 with Dual overhead cams. How is that possible?
prolly saw the northstar type motor.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NemeSS
prolly saw the northstar type motor.
yeah I think it was
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by John B
No replacement for displacement not to mention better cylinder heads plus the fact that the L92 has the potential to make more power! Pass on the LS6.
X 100 get the 6.2, options are abundant you will spend more money trying to get that LS6 to perform up to the base power that the 6.2 will produce.....

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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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I say get them both and use the LS6. Let the L92 sit about a month. Get in a HUGE fight with your wife. Then while she is still PISSED at you, she'll sell me the L92 for $100.00.
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