6.0 build
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6.0 build Alright, I'm brand new to engine building. Basically I need help, not criticism, unless I bring it upon myself. This is going to be a slow build. I'm getting a stock ls2 block. Needs rebuilt. I need to know what parts I'm going to need. I'm not looking for the fastest in the world and wanting to put up crazy numbers. Lets shoot for 450hp. If anyone has a build sheet of parts to purchase, that would be incredible. I'm excited to finally build one, and like i said this will take me a while. Just looking for some guidance. As stated around 450hp with a small cam to give it a nice lope. Please forgive me for the many questions I'll be asking.
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I'll make it easy and very fair priced for you. Call WS6store (vendor/sponsor here) for excellent service and advice along with VERY good prices for EVERYTHING you need. I kid you not, they will treat you RIGHT. They have the right stuff. Check them out to see for yourself.
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I'll make it easy and very fair priced for you. Call WS6store (vendor/sponsor here) for excellent service and advice along with VERY good prices for EVERYTHING you need. I kid you not, they will treat you RIGHT. They have the right stuff. Check them out to see for yourself.
2. What is your budget?
3. Do you already have an aftermarket (performance) air intake and exhaust?
4. if need be.....are you willing to port the heads a bit?
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1 - BUY A CNC MOTORSPORTS K1 392 STROKER KIT
2- GET YOURSELF SOME PORTED 243 HEADS OR TRICKFLOW 225s
3- FAST 102/92 INTAKE AND TBODY
4 - 1 7/8 HEADERS AND TRUE DUALS
5- UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM - INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP
6- ALL THE NORMAL BOLT ON CRAP
7- CIRCLE D 36-3800 CONVERTER http://www.circledspecialties.com/gm
8- TUNE FOR E85 - SPEED DENSITY CONVERSION
AS FAR AS CAMSHAFT GOES, TALK TO THE PROS, TELL THEM YOUR SETUP AND HAVE THEM RECOMMEND A CAM FOR APPLICATION.
LOOK INTO A 9 INCH REAR DIFF WITH 3.90 GEARS, TALK TO LONNIE AT EXTREAM AUTOMATICS
FOR A 4L60 BUILD, SLICKS, YOUR DONE..
ADD A 100-200 NOS AND YOUR IN LOW 10S HIGH 9S.
2- GET YOURSELF SOME PORTED 243 HEADS OR TRICKFLOW 225s
3- FAST 102/92 INTAKE AND TBODY
4 - 1 7/8 HEADERS AND TRUE DUALS
5- UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM - INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP
6- ALL THE NORMAL BOLT ON CRAP
7- CIRCLE D 36-3800 CONVERTER http://www.circledspecialties.com/gm
8- TUNE FOR E85 - SPEED DENSITY CONVERSION
AS FAR AS CAMSHAFT GOES, TALK TO THE PROS, TELL THEM YOUR SETUP AND HAVE THEM RECOMMEND A CAM FOR APPLICATION.
LOOK INTO A 9 INCH REAR DIFF WITH 3.90 GEARS, TALK TO LONNIE AT EXTREAM AUTOMATICS
FOR A 4L60 BUILD, SLICKS, YOUR DONE..
ADD A 100-200 NOS AND YOUR IN LOW 10S HIGH 9S.
Last edited by KCS; Sep 11, 2018 at 03:18 PM. Reason: Non Sponsor Links Removed
.1 - BUY A CNC MOTORSPORTS K1 392 STROKER KIT
2- GET YOURSELF SOME PORTED 243 HEADS OR TRICKFLOW 225s
3- FAST 102/92 INTAKE AND TBODY
4 - 1 7/8 HEADERS AND TRUE DUALS
5- UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM - INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP
6- ALL THE NORMAL BOLT ON CRAP
7- CIRCLE D 36-3800 CONVERTER http://www.circledspecialties.com/gm
8- TUNE FOR E85 - SPEED DENSITY CONVERSION
AS FAR AS CAMSHAFT GOES, TALK TO THE PROS, TELL THEM YOUR SETUP AND HAVE THEM RECOMMEND A CAM FOR APPLICATION.
LOOK INTO A 9 INCH REAR DIFF WITH 3.90 GEARS, TALK TO LONNIE AT EXTREAM AUTOMATICS
FOR A 4L60 BUILD, SLICKS, YOUR DONE..
ADD A 100-200 NOS AND YOUR IN LOW 10S HIGH 9S.
2- GET YOURSELF SOME PORTED 243 HEADS OR TRICKFLOW 225s
3- FAST 102/92 INTAKE AND TBODY
4 - 1 7/8 HEADERS AND TRUE DUALS
5- UPGRADE FUEL SYSTEM - INJECTORS, FUEL PUMP
6- ALL THE NORMAL BOLT ON CRAP
7- CIRCLE D 36-3800 CONVERTER http://www.circledspecialties.com/gm
8- TUNE FOR E85 - SPEED DENSITY CONVERSION
AS FAR AS CAMSHAFT GOES, TALK TO THE PROS, TELL THEM YOUR SETUP AND HAVE THEM RECOMMEND A CAM FOR APPLICATION.
LOOK INTO A 9 INCH REAR DIFF WITH 3.90 GEARS, TALK TO LONNIE AT EXTREAM AUTOMATICS
FOR A 4L60 BUILD, SLICKS, YOUR DONE..
ADD A 100-200 NOS AND YOUR IN LOW 10S HIGH 9S.
Last edited by KCS; Sep 11, 2018 at 03:20 PM.
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You miss the point; He wants a 6.0 that will do 450HP WITHOUT spending an arm and a leg, which IS possible without going overboard as you would have him do.
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I have built a ton of engines, by the time you add up all the BS that goes with rebuilding a stock 6.0.. IE machine shop, hard parts, gaskets, labor, and hoping you don't screw up and still have a low power 6.0, you're better off buying a crate engine with a warranty, especially if your new to building engines.. If your looking for a project car that you enjoy working on and lacks the performance you hoped for instead of driving, then build a engine with crap parts and short cuts... your choice
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Nobody's saying crap parts and/or shortcuts. You don't need exotic parts or setups to get 450whp from a 6.0. It's not all black or white, all or nothing. A few choice parts in a basically stock 6.0 short block will get that power in a very dependable package. Decent heads, "warm" cam, and attention to detail.
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Nobody's saying crap parts and/or shortcuts. You don't need exotic parts or setups to get 450whp from a 6.0. It's not all black or white, all or nothing. A few choice parts in a basically stock 6.0 short block will get that power in a very dependable package. Decent heads, "warm" cam, and attention to detail.
My ol' truck motor beats 90K vetts all the time.
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^^I'm gonna go along with this, budget wise. A SBE 6.0, decent LS3 heads, matched cam, stock LS3 intake W/NW92. Installed, dyno tune, made 450rwhp, and ran a 10.8 right off the trailer. Added a little juice and went 9.90.
My ol' truck motor beats 90K vetts all the time.
My ol' truck motor beats 90K vetts all the time.
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Stroking it for added cubes costs a LOT more than a stock short block rebuild, which is all he needs for what he wants. Your parts list makes it a higher dollar motor than what he is after.
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Well, we can agree to disagree..... i wouldn't waste my time or money building a stock short block. But whatever, to the OP, build it however you like and have fun.
Alright, I'm brand new to engine building. Basically I need help, not criticism, unless I bring it upon myself. This is going to be a slow build. I'm getting a stock ls2 block. Needs rebuilt. I need to know what parts I'm going to need. I'm not looking for the fastest in the world and wanting to put up crazy numbers. Lets shoot for 450hp. If anyone has a build sheet of parts to purchase, that would be incredible. I'm excited to finally build one, and like i said this will take me a while. Just looking for some guidance. As stated around 450hp with a small cam to give it a nice lope. Please forgive me for the many questions I'll be asking.
http://www.high-performance-engines....ine-p/hp93.htm
The ATK engine does have merit.....but that max-ed out build you proposed was a bit off the rails. LOL.
And Beets did state in pretty clear terms what he wanted. I’m jus’ sayin’…..
KW
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Literally hundreds of people rebuild 6.0 engines. And you having built ‘tons’ of engines really isn’t the point, is it.Doing a rebuild on a 6.0 and finishing it off with ported heads and a spec’ed cam would thousands less than a max’ed out engine .
The ATK engine does have merit.....but that max-ed out build you proposed was a bit off the rails. LOL.
And Beets did state in pretty clear terms what he wanted. I’m jus’ sayin’…..
KW
The ATK engine does have merit.....but that max-ed out build you proposed was a bit off the rails. LOL.
And Beets did state in pretty clear terms what he wanted. I’m jus’ sayin’…..
KW