LS1 ~ LS6 Engine Swap In Progress
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
I think you did great and will enjoy the LS6.... A simple drop in replacement was the right thing for you especially since you don't have mechanics who are trained on these cars...
Good luck with the install and keep us updated when you get it back on the road..
Good luck with the install and keep us updated when you get it back on the road..
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Honolulu Hi
Hi Cecil,
I do understand your situation,in hawaii it's tuff for tunning also.But at least i can get parts.I gotta give you 2 thumbs up for staying with the vette in a euro world..I would be right there cruising with ya bro...Still talk to Urbman?I pass thru the other site,but gave up the mod duties,it's alot of work babysitting all the threads etc,i don't have that kind of time anymore.I just like to browse the sections that interest me now.And by checking two sites,that much more knowledge and ideas to explore.Nothing personal against them.
Maybe you can post a couple new vids after your project is dialed in and broke in..I watched Urbmans 190 + miles mph video.
Seems to me your long tubes/exhaust should bolt right in.
Reguarding your exhaust question,the only snag i can think of,is our 99s only have 2 cats,but since you have a long tube header kit,should bolt right up to your new LS6.
Laterz bro..
I do understand your situation,in hawaii it's tuff for tunning also.But at least i can get parts.I gotta give you 2 thumbs up for staying with the vette in a euro world..I would be right there cruising with ya bro...Still talk to Urbman?I pass thru the other site,but gave up the mod duties,it's alot of work babysitting all the threads etc,i don't have that kind of time anymore.I just like to browse the sections that interest me now.And by checking two sites,that much more knowledge and ideas to explore.Nothing personal against them.
Maybe you can post a couple new vids after your project is dialed in and broke in..I watched Urbmans 190 + miles mph video.
Seems to me your long tubes/exhaust should bolt right in.
Reguarding your exhaust question,the only snag i can think of,is our 99s only have 2 cats,but since you have a long tube header kit,should bolt right up to your new LS6.
Laterz bro..
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 371
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From: Madison Alabama
Originally Posted by falconfling
I'd like to do that...have you thought about having someone photo it, and give us a rundown on the whole thing ? and pix.
! I kow Texas is big, but for me being here in Germany it's just down the road 
!Yes, I've thought about taking pics too. . . now all I have to do is see how the Chevy/GM Dealer in Darmstadt, Germany (that's where my Vette is currently located) feels about it. Somtimes littel things like that turn out to be a big deal over here. I'll have to check.
I would do it myself, but there's this thing call "WORK" I have to deal with too
. I'm about an hours drive from the dealer in Darmstadt, so for me to do the pic taking I would have to take the day off of work (which, now that I think about just may be an option 
). I'll keep you posted on how things are going. Righ now I'm just trying to get my engine over here.More to follow. . . . .
Cecil
Heidelberg, Germany
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Madison Alabama
Originally Posted by jhong321
Congrats on your new motor. SDPC is a great company to work with. I just got my ls2 402 from them last month and it is running great.
Later,
Cecil
Heidelberg, Germany
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Madison Alabama
Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
Hello, I spent a year in Leimen before moving to Baumholder.
Thanks for the note. . . . back in my Army days (many, many years ago) I was stationed at Ft Knox ~ 1973-74
! Not giving my age away . . . I spent 27 years in the Army 1962-1990; retired in 1990 in Wiesbaden and have been working as a contractor ever since. . right now here in Heidelberg for HQUSAREUR/7A G3.Yeah, I'm an old fart, but still have "A Need For Speed"
Cecil
Heidelberg, Germany
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From: San Bruno ca
Originally Posted by davisce
Hey, congrats on your new LS2 engine. I agree with you about SDPC being a good company to deal with. I'm very pleased so far. Did you take any pics of your engine swap?
Later,
Cecil
Heidelberg, Germany
Later,
Cecil
Heidelberg, Germany
