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Hi All,
I will be performing a 2005 LS2 swap into my 2000 WS6 in the coming month. I am hoping this forum will provide me with enough information to get 95% of the way there. Feel free to state anything that I may have missed or useful knowledge that you might have.

First off, this engine was in a 1997 C5, so it already has the knock sensors re-located and crank sensor extension harness. It also has a slightly used Spec stage 2 clutch and flywheel. It also has LS6 heads and a LS6 intake.

I know I need an F-body oil pan, but do I need to swap the windage tray and pickup tube as well?

Can I use the clutch and flywheel?

I know I need to change the rear cover, but do I need to change the front cover?

Do I need to change the valley pan?

Do I need to re-route the PCV?

Do I need to re-route the coolant crossover?

What else do I need to complete this swap?

Thanks,
Bryan

To the Mods, I hope it is okay that I am posting this in a few different sub-forums. Just trying to catch everybody with knowledge of the subject.
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