ToxicWS6

i was basically wondering what all would i need to do to put a 6.0L out of a 2000-2006 (2006+ maybe, didnt check) chevy 2500hd into my 2000 ws6 trans am, reason i asking is i can get one from work (pepboys) for about $2800 reman long block with 3 year warrenty, what all would i need to get and what can i use off my ls1 for the 6.0L, is it a drop in and get retuned/dyno tuned or is it more then that, thanks!

combs_425

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You need to swap over ur intake, tb, oil pan, Accessories. Ur ls6 heads will fit on the 6.0.

ToxicWS6

ight cool, thanks!

combs_425

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No problem.

lemons12

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Is anything wrong with your ls1 short block?

The added HP is offset by the added weight of the iron block.

If you are keeping stock cubes on the 6.0 it is a waste of time and money.

Lkq sells complete 6.0 pull outs for 1100-1300$ shipped with 20k or less miles and a 6 month warranty. warranty.

ToxicWS6

well this is my thinking, i wanna do the front mount turbo kit, but right now car has decent piston slap in the morning, but sounds great after its warmed up, so not sure how it will like being boosted, if it holds, awesome, if not was gunna go with the 6.0L.

was also wondering would the truck 6.0L be able to hold more boost then ls1?

and are they all iron or iron block with aluminum heads? says casting number on heads is 317 and 317 is the aluminum 6.0L heads right?

combs_425

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Yes they are aluminum. The stock lq4 would be better for boost because it has lower compression. You would be better off finding a 6.0 short block on here. It will be cheaper and that is all u really need. Lemons12 is right about the hp. I found out the hard way

Rare96LT1Formula

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+1

If you're looking to make more power then obviously the more cubes, the better. $2800 sounds awfully expensive though. Look at AES racing, they're a sponsor here, and I saw a thread by them selling stroker short block assemblies for less than $3K if I remember correctly.

ToxicWS6

does an ls1 intake bolt to the lq4 heads? or do i need to put ls1 heads on it? or get an lq4 intake?

lemons12

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All parts such as that are Interchangeable.. heads cam intake etc. You can't run a truck Intake in an fbody.

I would like to see a sub 3k 408... They go north of 3500 in almost all cases.

combs_425

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I wish I had stayed with my 5.7. I had plans to work the block but now I think Im going to get rid of this car.

camross998

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i just did the swap i bought a 99 ws6 with a kock in the bottom ed for 3200 ad instead of rebuildig the ls1 i whe with the lq4 ad i must say the car feel powerful. if u want to boost the lq4 is the way to go and if you wat to changer your mind and go N/A you can ad the swap is str8 forward only thing tht is different is the oil pressure switch and you can get tht off your ls1 everything else is the sam plug and play then start oh and the tap can do if you watt for the alternator but im ruuning two bolt with no problem

MonmouthCtyLS7

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Whats Lkq?

lemons12

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A private junk yard.. You have to know someone that can buy from them.

Pretty much any shop can. My buddy owns his own trans shop, that's how I go about It
They are extremely cheap.

MonmouthCtyLS7

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Nice, that is cheap

BlackScreaminMachine

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Correct me if I am wrong, with that swap doesn't the knock sensors need to be relocated? I assume it has to do with the year the 6.0L was made. LS1 vs LS2 based 6.0L

Just curious.

combs_425

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I'm not 100% but the ls2 knock sensors r on the side of the block. The lq iron block the knock sensors r in the same place as the 5.7

omarrakeen

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if your ls1 is fine then save your money. as lemons said if its stock for stock it isnt worth it. you need fbody oiil pick up tube too i think.

BlackScreaminMachine

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Thats what I thought. I know they make extentions for the LS2 based stuff but was not certain for the LS1 based blocks and since the year range kinda covers both. Might as well ask.

Thank!

Blackout22

Certain places used to sell LQ9 long blocks for 885.00 shipped to your door but looking on their websites now they don't have that anymore L92's now go for 1795.00 before shipping add 119.00 truck frieght for a courtesey GMPP indirect dealers if you know what I mean. But good luck with the swap if you do.