2010 l96
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2010 l96 New to this site. I have a chance to get a 2010 L96 for free (bad head gasket). I want to make a stroker to put in my s10. Is this block basically the same as all the 6.0 engines. I know it has VVT, didn't know if that had anything to do with the block.
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It is a Gen IV engine, which means it is setup for VVT and DOD, whether or not either is used.
That being said, you are getting a free engine because of a bad HEAD GASKET????
Are you SURE there is nothing else wrong with it?? The owner must be either a good friend or really ignorant. A head gasket is an easy fix, and anyone who knows ANYTHING about engines would know that.
That being said, you are getting a free engine because of a bad HEAD GASKET????
Are you SURE there is nothing else wrong with it?? The owner must be either a good friend or really ignorant. A head gasket is an easy fix, and anyone who knows ANYTHING about engines would know that.
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I work at a salvage yard. Sombody junked a 2010 chevy short bus. I had it running it sounded good ( no knocks) the only thing it was pushing antifreeze out the exhaust. If I pull it on my own time I can get it for free. I'm new to really looking into the 6.o engines, I am just wondering if this would be a good start to build one. Should I look for an older one. What would be a good one with good factory heads to get other than a Camaro or Vette ( They're like finding a needle in haystack).
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No, being a Gen IV puts you in a better spot, with better bottom end parts. If it's an LY6, it should have rectangular port, LS3-style heads on it. A cam ALONE will give it a TON of power!
If you can get the tranny it came with it is a good one, a 4L80-style one.
I would think it would be a good starting point for a project!
If you can get the tranny it came with it is a good one, a 4L80-style one.
I would think it would be a good starting point for a project!
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Once you get going on it, depending on what it might need, a sponsor here, WS6store, will do you right on parts, with good advice and service, at friendly prices!
Best of luck to you man, you are about to have some fun!
Best of luck to you man, you are about to have some fun!
