LS6 vs. LS2
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Melting Slicks
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From: El Dorado Hills CA
LS6 vs. LS2
I want to ask the experts (you guys). I was looking at swapping my throttle body and intake. I was looking at swapping it to an LS2 setup (hoping it is possible), but I don't know if an LS6 setup would perform better for my situation. Or possibly a FAST 90
I have a pretty much stock LS1 1998 motor with a high flow power duct and smooth coupler. I also have a dual flow cold air intake. Let me know what your opinions are on this.
Thanks in advance.
I have a pretty much stock LS1 1998 motor with a high flow power duct and smooth coupler. I also have a dual flow cold air intake. Let me know what your opinions are on this.
Thanks in advance.
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LS6 is better for your situation
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Throttle bodies are the one and the same. LS6 will get you a couple of ponies over the LS1. For the money, I would get a Cold Air Intake rather than an intake manifold. Something like a Vararam or Vortex Rammer would be a better use of money IMO.
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Funny I was just asking my mechanic, CORVETTE Mechanic for over 30 years and I asked which intake flowed better, the LS2 or LS6. The LS6 is a better flowing intake between the two. LS2 is a step up from the LS1, but out of the two the LS6 is better.
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Seems to me everybody missed your question altogether. You asked about the LS2 TB. It's a 4 bolt design, and won't fit on your present manifold, which is 3 bolts. To use this TB, you need to either use a LS2 manifold, or a FAST, or a couple of other brands.
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Melting Slicks
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From: El Dorado Hills CA
I really appreciate all of your input. I will be looking at teh LS6 instead. With regards to ponies vs. $$, what would be the most cost effective step for me to increase horsepower from where I am at? Any input on this would be great since some of you seem to think that investing in an intake and throttle body might not be what I should be looking at.
Thanks.
Thanks.
