hi im new to this site but not to power i have a built tpi in a truck right now and its time to take the next step!!!! what would be a good year ss to get with a 6spd and whats the diff from the ls1-ls6 looks like heads might be one! also what years did the ss come with ls1s and what years if any came with ls6s? thanks for yoru time

 

Basically different heads, cam and valve springs. LS6s did not come with the f-bodies, just 01s, 02s has the LS6 intake, and some did get the LS6 block without the LS6 upgrades...

 

heads,intake manifold, valve springs, and cam. 98-02 f bodys have ls1, no f bodys came with ls6 but the 01 and 02 have the ls6 intake manifold.

 

what are the differences in the block? and which cars came with ls6 blocks?

 

The difference in the block is improved oil valleys, which some would argue allow the LS6 motor to see higher RPMs because of improved oiling capabilities. There is no proof or stats that support this however. Some would also argue that the LS6 blocks were cast with better materials because of the two different locations that produced them but that is another arguement that could not have a provable outcome as well. I think that they were cast very closely if not exactly the same.

The heads, valvetrain, a little higher compression ration, and the cam made all the difference in these motors. The heds on an LS 6 from the factory are great pieces to work with and can flow as well as most aftermarket heads or better than any aftermarket head with some work (all else beng equal).

Great motors to use as a platform to mod and build upon. Some cars (about 25 % in 2001 and 2002 came with the LS6 block, but that does not mean anything when all other variables are the same. You have to look at the casting numbers to see whats what, but don't buy into the hype that you have an LS6 motor, they are very different in heads/cam/valvetrain. Everything else was the same as a normal LS1 and therefore, the same motor.

I love SS guys trying to tell me that their motor is different than the Z's but thats complete BS, the exact same motor was installed in the Vette, the Z and the SS. Period. All else is benchracing and pride ******* with you for spending more money than the next guy.

 

 

Yes, some f-bodies did come with LS6 blocks. I've heard that the LS1 blocks are actually a bit stronger because they don't have better breathing...

Its of no consequence, the only main performance difference the injectors and intake, with the cam and exhaust manifolds slightly different but not very important.

 

"and what cars came with LS6?"

I think this question has been glossed over. I believe the LS6 only came with Z06 C5s, not sure specifically what years.

 

Ls6 Z06= 2001-2004

 

so now that im out lookin for a camaro, i would like an ss but your tellin me the z28s and the ss have the same motor and performance? if so then whats the diff from the z28s and ss just body looks? im lookin for a ss with the 6spd but i guess a z28 with a 6spd would do if i find the right deal, what year would be the year to get i have!!

 

https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/213148-jrp-s-faq-commonly-asked-questions.html

 

Get a 2002, less miles on average, easy to find, easy to finance. Get a Z28 and then mod the hell out of it to be whatever you want it to be. Like the SS? Get the Hood and spoiler, easy to have painted and installed. and the same with everything else cause your just gonna mod the hell out of it anyway..

The only difference in an SS is the appearance in body oparts, the suspension, exhaust/intake, wheel and tire size, trans and oil cooler on some, and the fact that the average costs was about 5G more. The motor was the exact same thing, go into the GM online parts catalogue and try and find anything that denotes a difference in motor, cam etc.. other than LS6 type hardware. They are the same engines. Anyone who tries to tell you different is smoking poor quality crack.

I may be stepping out on a limb here, but its not uncommon for a Z28 to be quicker than an SS due to lighter weight. I do know this, when my car was stock, I had no problem keeping up with or beating an a stock SS.

 

I vote for 01-02. They come with a stronger clutch stock, they have upgraded Hydraulics stock, they have the LS6 intake stock, they are EGR-Less (helps clean up the engine bay a little), oh and they are newer... so if you are getting a loan the bank likes newer cars.

Oh and to you haters.... the SS does have something different with the motor.... its powered by liquid schwartz.

The only thing heavier of substance on the SS can be the wheels. but the liquid schwartz easily over comes that.

 

Isn't the SS hood about 30# lighter since it's made of fiberglass? I know my Vette hood weighs almost nothing.

 

didnt the CTS-V also come with an LS6 engine?

 

Dont CTS-V's have LS6's?

 

Yep.
http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/diff.html

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but I remeber hearing that the other way around, that the SS hood weighed more?

Anyways, both the SS and Z28 are great performance buys. Eiter way you go, get your hands on one of the best muscle cars made IMO.