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Old 07-23-2020, 05:45 AM
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Hey guys, just picked up a 6.0, it's been bored 40 over, new flat top pistons, I have Ls3 heads to go on it, getting rid of the dod, what cam sprocket do I need to do the swap, also is there any builds that make 500hp with this set up? Or how much power can I make N/A thanks
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Cam sprocket will depend on if is a 24x or 58x crank wheel. 500hp with a 6.0 is easy with square port heads. How much power can be made is usually determined by how much money you have to throw at it and any self imposed restrictions such as stock hood or restrictive exhaust
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If it had DOD it is a Gen IV, which means a 58x reluctor.
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I agree but I dislike assuming when I don’t have anything in front of me and we have few details
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I agree but I dislike assuming when I don’t have anything in front of me and we have few details
I based my post on the fact that there are NO 24x 6.0's that came with DOD, as opposed to some 5.3's that did (LH6). The only 24x Gen IV 6.0 was the early LS2, which did not have DOD.
This 6.0 IS 58x for the reasons above.
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LS3 heads and intake on a 40-over 6.0L... 500hp shouldn't be too difficult.

Spend a little bit on some good lifters and springs, get a cam spec'ed for your combination and goals.
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I based my post on the fact that there are NO 24x 6.0's that came with DOD, as opposed to some 5.3's that did (LH6). The only 24x Gen IV 6.0 was the early LS2, which did not have DOD.
This 6.0 IS 58x for the reasons above.
engine has been rebuilt. Was original crank reused? We don’t know. This back and forth is of no use to the OP I’m done
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OP, do you have specs on the pistons you selected?
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Originally Posted by Labsforever
engine has been rebuilt. Was original crank reused? We don’t know. This back and forth is of no use to the OP I’m done
He stated he is getting rid of DOD. This means it still had DOD, and for that reason the reluctors had not been changed. Use a little logic here.
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Originally Posted by camarozz383
Hey guys, just picked up a 6.0, it's been bored 40 over, new flat top pistons, I have Ls3 heads to go on it, getting rid of the dod, what cam sprocket do I need to do the swap, also is there any builds that make 500hp with this set up? Or how much power can I make N/A thanks
You will need to go with a 3 bolt cam and sprocket with new lifters, lifter trays, valley cover and possibly push rods. Check out BTR racing as I believe he as many others have cam kits for those getting away from DOD setups.
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I agree but I dislike assuming when I don’t have anything in front of me and we have few details
58 tooth, stock crank, I will be using new lifters and Push rods, springs, not looking to race, just a strong little engine for my s10, thnaks
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You need a 4X cam sprocket with the 58 tooth reluctor. I use the RollMaster CS1190 for my 58 tooth stuff. Comes with the best timing chain in the industry, billet timing gears, and a billet oil pump drive. WS6Store has the best price on this set btw.
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Originally Posted by Che70velle
You need a 4X cam sprocket with the 58 tooth reluctor. I use the RollMaster CS1190 for my 58 tooth stuff. Comes with the best timing chain in the industry, billet timing gears, and a billet oil pump drive. WS6Store has the best price on this set btw.
Ditto/ good source for most of what you will need to get your engine together
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Originally Posted by Che70velle
You need a 4X cam sprocket with the 58 tooth reluctor. I use the RollMaster CS1190 for my 58 tooth stuff. Comes with the best timing chain in the industry, billet timing gears, and a billet oil pump drive. WS6Store has the best price on this set btw.
Thanks for the info!
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OP, do you have specs on the pistons you selected?

That's the pistons
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
If it had DOD it is a Gen IV, which means a 58x reluctor.
It's gen IV
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