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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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I got a 99 T/A. It was a M6. I want to put a LS2 or LS6 in it (Which one???). Will it fit in the body? Can i use the stock trans and clutch?
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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i would get an ls2
ls6 is same displacement than ls1, 5.7L
ls2 is 6.0L

if youre filthy rich,
wait and get an ls7 7.0L
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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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and yes,
ive heard they will fit in the car
with minimal work
maybe the only issue would be a wiring harness?

and you can use the stock t56 trans
with minimal mods,
but dont count on that clutch for long
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look for the 6.0 truck motor, cast iron block, good heads, while its out if you have the $$ make it forged interals with worked heads, put a SC on it and a FAST intake and you are rockin...
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We have a stock ls2 here & a forged short block ls2 going together Shoot me a PM for pricing & info.

(I also have a never run 6.0l for under 2k!!)
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i would go ls6
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TransAmJoe
I got a 99 T/A. It was a M6. I want to put a LS2 or LS6 in it (Which one???). Will it fit in the body? Can i use the stock trans and clutch?
Thanks for the help.

Get an LS2. Take the left over money and get some AFR heads, cam, etc. You'll be putting out more than that LS7 with money left over...
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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It all depends on how much money you want to spend on the motor.

Originally Posted by TransAmJoe
I got a 99 T/A. It was a M6. I want to put a LS2 or LS6 in it (Which one???). Will it fit in the body? Can i use the stock trans and clutch?
Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by 10SECDWS6
Get an LS2. Take the left over money and get some AFR heads, cam, etc. You'll be putting out more than that LS7 with money left over...

Left over money? Man you guys are all filthy rich.
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