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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 07:58 PM
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Hi guys
This is my first engine build/swap, only done cam swaps and stuff before. It took the better part of 6 months to build and did most of my research on here... For tuning I used HP Tuners, SD OL.

Let me know what you guys think and if you have any questions
Thanks

Empty engine bay
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LS6 ready for new owner


Forged LS3 shortblock
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PRC heads from TSP, complete with double springs and LS3 valves
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Machining oil drain lines
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LS6 Batwing oil pan
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LS7 lifters, drilled lifter buckets, oil restricted pushrods,
Comp Cam LXL 226/238 for road racing
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Casper electronics wires for the LS3 throttle body, map sensor and knock sensors
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Modified engine mount
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New balancer
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Oil accumulator, oil pressure gauges for actual engine pressure and reserve pressure, and a 40PSI oil pressure warning light.
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Oil drain lines
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LS6 knock sensors
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LS6 map sensor
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Engine ready to go in
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Oil pressure warning gauges in place
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My PCV
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Check out my video. Motor ran strong for (edit: 5 for points and 1 for fun) 6 totalTime Attack races.

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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 06:12 AM
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Very nice a potent package.
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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 09:34 PM
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been running the LS3 C5Z combo for years . My favorite combo and this is my 5th engine. : )
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