2000 ws6
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2000 ws6 So i purchased a 2000 ws6 and its been raced before. I have a list of the mods that were done and wondering if anyone could think of anything else that could be done.
LS6 intake, SLP air Lid, 23x / 23x camshaft, LS6 valve springs, chromoly push rods, ported throttle body, Fully built stage 4 transmission( does this mean it shifts hard and can withstand How much hp?) 3600 stall converter, long tube headers, 3" y pipe, exhaust dump.
I used to own a 2002 ws6 sleeper I miss it so much and that was all stock.
LS6 intake, SLP air Lid, 23x / 23x camshaft, LS6 valve springs, chromoly push rods, ported throttle body, Fully built stage 4 transmission( does this mean it shifts hard and can withstand How much hp?) 3600 stall converter, long tube headers, 3" y pipe, exhaust dump.
I used to own a 2002 ws6 sleeper I miss it so much and that was all stock.
how much it can take depends on who built it.
but do you have gears? what tires? you can get a crank pulley too. tons more you can add as was said.
add some heads,FAST, nitrous FI. on and on.
but do you have gears? what tires? you can get a crank pulley too. tons more you can add as was said.
add some heads,FAST, nitrous FI. on and on.
Seems like a pretty "basic" or "standard" bolt on, cam, stall car. You've got many different avenues in which to go -- it all depends on the money you're willing to spend 
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I am not sure. i am actually taking it apart right now. It had a knock so dropped the oil pan and found #6 rod bearing spun. so the crankshaft is pretty beat up. I want the car to be a street car something that is really fun but i can drive here and there. I dont plan on going to the track or anything i never have been a crazy fan about it. Where i stand now is i know i need a crankshaft bearings and a rod at least. i was looking online on summit and jegs and i dont know why i find it such a surprise on how expensive everything is. I do want to have it done right and last for a long time. My father is telling me to get a new stock crankshaft and just rebuild it with what it has existing since everything looks really good. Such a dilemma.
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Oh and btw it has a Cal Speed and performance sticker on it. So i would assume that they have been doing all the work since they have a link and it says they do everything on f-bodies.
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So i was looking around and for the price of a stock and the comparison for stroking it to a 383 and thought maybe i should just go the 383 route. wondering though what brand should i go and trying to find the best place to order it from i dont plan on doing anything else as far as nitrous or forced induction.
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243/799 pro ported heads! forgive me if that's been done already - as that is #1 on my wish list. Summer list: Electric water pump, it's only 8-10 more horses but I'm sure car would love it in summer heat. Extra Tranny cooler in series with the current. External power steering cooler. Save the FAST 102/102 setup for your Christmas list. have fun with the bird this summer!
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So i called summit racing to order a scat forged crankshaft and forged pistons to make it a 383. Apparently i have a g code engine which he said cant be bored so it makes up for it with the stroke. Those kits cost 2500 and i was about to do that when he made a couple suggestions. the one that caught my eye was he said to go with an LQ4 engine. it bolts up and the heads are interchangeable. Also he said i will have alot more room to play with and if money isnt that big of an issue than they have a 460 hp lq4 crate engine. i would be able to put everything that i have on my old engine on this one. Has anyone done this before?
So i called summit racing to order a scat forged crankshaft and forged pistons to make it a 383. Apparently i have a g code engine which he said cant be bored so it makes up for it with the stroke. Those kits cost 2500 and i was about to do that when he made a couple suggestions. the one that caught my eye was he said to go with an LQ4 engine. it bolts up and the heads are interchangeable. Also he said i will have alot more room to play with and if money isnt that big of an issue than they have a 460 hp lq4 crate engine. i would be able to put everything that i have on my old engine on this one. Has anyone done this before?
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So correct me if i am wrong. What i plan doing is buying this 450 hp crate engine from summit. i will take the cam out and put my cam in it. Also put my heads on them because i have roller rockers and cromoly push rods. I would take it that the trans should be good to go since it is claimed to have a stage 4 tranny. 3600 stall converter should be fine. and everything will bolt up with no adapters. This sounds like my plan. oh and after take it to a tuning shop so it can be tuned. i wonder how much hp or if the power will be noticeable?
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I got interested in the info and found it's here on their site. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-sp19/all
there are some informative compares too on this board about the Lq4 vs lq9. makes sense that in a must swap situation, go for the 364 cu in.
there are some informative compares too on this board about the Lq4 vs lq9. makes sense that in a must swap situation, go for the 364 cu in.
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So i was looking at the comparison about the lq4 vs the lq9 and i am confused now i am worried the lq4 wont bolt on to my transmission. i dont know if its a stock transmission since the old owner said he had it built. Also the link is the engine i was looking at but wondering what heads this engine comes with and if these heads are better than mine. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-hp93/overview/ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-sp19/all
So i posted the links up the first one has the heads. are my heads able to bolt up and if it does will it be better? i guess i want to know because if my heads are better than i should just go with the the short block which is the second link and i should be pushing a good amount of hp, right?
So i posted the links up the first one has the heads. are my heads able to bolt up and if it does will it be better? i guess i want to know because if my heads are better than i should just go with the the short block which is the second link and i should be pushing a good amount of hp, right?
I'm gonna give you my advice here: Forget this Summit stuff and get a shortblock from a place like Thomson Motorsports or Texas Speed. At least give them a ring, then see what you think
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So i was looking at the comparison about the lq4 vs the lq9 and i am confused now i am worried the lq4 wont bolt on to my transmission. i dont know if its a stock transmission since the old owner said he had it built. Also the link is the engine i was looking at but wondering what heads this engine comes with and if these heads are better than mine. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-hp93/overview/ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hpe-sp19/all
So i posted the links up the first one has the heads. are my heads able to bolt up and if it does will it be better? i guess i want to know because if my heads are better than i should just go with the the short block which is the second link and i should be pushing a good amount of hp, right?
So i posted the links up the first one has the heads. are my heads able to bolt up and if it does will it be better? i guess i want to know because if my heads are better than i should just go with the the short block which is the second link and i should be pushing a good amount of hp, right?
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I have 241 heads that have been ported and polished. So i looked for an engine and summit was supposed to call me back to order the lq4 and they never did because i live in california. they cant sell that engine to me because of gay emissions. Well i found a yard that said they have a 6.0. I ended up buying it for 850 complete engine assembly when i took the heads off it was flat top and i believe its the lq9.. The engine is clean as hell and looks amazing. So now i am cleaning it and putting on my oil pan.