[Z06] calling procharged Z06s?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
calling procharged Z06s?
Hey guys,
Im thinking of putting a LS6 crate motor in my 2000 C5.
Id like input from the LS6 guys that dropped in a procharger on top, what problems you've run into with the motor holding together, and what your putting down at the wheels
What's your overall set up in the drive train
Im thinking of putting a LS6 crate motor in my 2000 C5.
Id like input from the LS6 guys that dropped in a procharger on top, what problems you've run into with the motor holding together, and what your putting down at the wheels
What's your overall set up in the drive train
Le Mans Master
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LS6 blocks aren't ideal for a supercharger. The cylinder walls aren't as thick as the LS1 blocks. The LS6 cam is pretty good for FI applications though. An LS6 is fine up to about 550RWHP if that's all you're going, but I wouldn't go more than that. An A&A kit will put you at 520-530RWHP safely.
IMO, if you already have a good LS1 block, you should just pick up a set of LS6 heads and an LS6 cam and use your stock LS1 block.
And of course, do all the supporting maintenance: LS6 oil pump, new timing chain, rods, lifters, etc.
IMO, if you already have a good LS1 block, you should just pick up a set of LS6 heads and an LS6 cam and use your stock LS1 block.
And of course, do all the supporting maintenance: LS6 oil pump, new timing chain, rods, lifters, etc.
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Melting Slicks
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Instructor
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The LS1 from 97 to 98 had a thinner cylinder wall from what I remember. After that the LS6 and LS1 had the same wall thickness. As everyone is saying, 550RWHP is about the limit of this block then the pistons and rods become a weak point of the motor. However, it is really how well you tune your motor. Flash_of_red's tune must be very well done with proper safegaurds in the tune to prevent pre-ignition. Again, the tune is a critical point if your going over 500RWHP.
I personally do not like the search feature of this site as it doesn't search well. For example, the #7 piston on these motors have been known to blow. I did a search of all kinds using different phrases and words. I did find it after some time but it was a pain in the azz.
I now simply use google with (+ ls1) or (+ ls6) and get crazy amounts of info. No disrespect to this site as its one of the BEST corvette forums on the internet and the guys posting know their sh*t; just saying I found more info that way.
Take it for what its worth... Its better to be blown then to suck!
I personally do not like the search feature of this site as it doesn't search well. For example, the #7 piston on these motors have been known to blow. I did a search of all kinds using different phrases and words. I did find it after some time but it was a pain in the azz.
I now simply use google with (+ ls1) or (+ ls6) and get crazy amounts of info. No disrespect to this site as its one of the BEST corvette forums on the internet and the guys posting know their sh*t; just saying I found more info that way.
Take it for what its worth... Its better to be blown then to suck!
Melting Slicks
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02 zo6
AFR 205's, 11.2:1 CP, G5x3 @112 lsa, Kooks, ECS procharger P1SC, & meth......stock bottom end. 645rwhp/550rwtq at 7psi with a slipping clutch.
My 2 cents,
If your going to put a motor in the car and have the intention of procharging it you may as well just buy one with forged pistons and rods
AFR 205's, 11.2:1 CP, G5x3 @112 lsa, Kooks, ECS procharger P1SC, & meth......stock bottom end. 645rwhp/550rwtq at 7psi with a slipping clutch.
My 2 cents,
If your going to put a motor in the car and have the intention of procharging it you may as well just buy one with forged pistons and rods
Last edited by 69dodgecharger; May 18, 2010 at 01:27 AM.
Drifting
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Buy a built motor rather then a crate ls6...But if you have to have a crate motor then the ls6 is good.
I'm currently running stock ls6 with cam and dual valve springs, supporting fuel mods, meth kit, d1sc 9lbs ofr a total of 651 rwhp.
Hope that helps...I dont drive it much but so far so good. 2 years now and 7k miles.
Thanks mike
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Buy a built motor rather then a crate ls6...But if you have to have a crate motor then the ls6 is good.
I'm currently running stock ls6 with cam and dual valve springs, supporting fuel mods, meth kit, d1sc 9lbs ofr a total of 651 rwhp.
Hope that helps...I dont drive it much but so far so good. 2 years now and 7k miles.
Thanks mike
im in tampa also. we should hook up
