What does it take to put a crate LS7 into a 2006 C6?
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What does it take to put a crate LS7 into a 2006 C6? I do understand that getting a custom built 427 (or a 402) from one of the vendors will be cheaper and would make more power. However this C6 is an absolute daily driver that sees 20k+ miles a year, and hence OEM drivability and reliability would not be compromised.
I see some vendors (like SDPC) are selling wet sump LS7 crate engines. What would be needed to run that engine in a 06 C6? Has anyone done it? I searched but couldn't find any info about such combos.
I see some vendors (like SDPC) are selling wet sump LS7 crate engines. What would be needed to run that engine in a 06 C6? Has anyone done it? I searched but couldn't find any info about such combos.
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I do understand that getting a custom built 427 (or a 402) from one of the vendors will be cheaper and would make more power. However this C6 is an absolute daily driver that sees 20k+ miles a year, and hence OEM drivability and reliability would not be compromised.
I see some vendors (like SDPC) are selling wet sump LS7 crate engines. What would be needed to run that engine in a 06 C6? Has anyone done it? I searched but couldn't find any info about such combos.
I see some vendors (like SDPC) are selling wet sump LS7 crate engines. What would be needed to run that engine in a 06 C6? Has anyone done it? I searched but couldn't find any info about such combos.
Swap the crankshaft trigger (if its an 05) and run a few of our adapter harnesses. If it is wet sump it would be very easy.
Yes, into a C5 which is really is not much different. If the engine is properly prepared in terms of crank sensor, sump, clutch etc. it is a long weekend's work. There are no first time challenges.
It should fairly easy... I assume you would keep dry sump. I haven't done it in a C6 but I don't forsee any hangups. If you can take a look at a C6Z06 and the bracketry that holds the oil tank in place that would be a start. If the bracketry is a direct swap then all you need to do is buy that, the factory oil tank and lines and you should be all set. I believe all 2006 C6's have the 58x reluctor wheel / 4x trigger cam sprocket. If so you should easily be able to swap in the LS7 without hassle. I would also obtain the C6Z06 fuel pump / sender assembly for the driver tank. Maybe consider a larger radiator... probably some other minor details but that gives you an idea...
Bill
Bill
at least build it up some. don't just stick a stock motor ,add a cam and headers. it will still be a great daily driver w/more grunt 
then if you run into a real zo6,you will suprise the hell out of him.
then if you run into a real zo6,you will suprise the hell out of him. 
