LS1 -> LS6 head swap ???
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LS1 -> LS6 head swap ???
I've searched the forums and lstech... can't find the answer(s).
With a 97 LS1 going to used LS6 heads and a 224 cam, should I change my oil pump (43K miles) when I do the swap? I'm getting an LS2 timing chain, but the LS6 valve springs should be fine, right? And do I need better pushrods? Will I need longer/shorter pushrods? I'm trying to get a complete parts list.
Thanks!!
With a 97 LS1 going to used LS6 heads and a 224 cam, should I change my oil pump (43K miles) when I do the swap? I'm getting an LS2 timing chain, but the LS6 valve springs should be fine, right? And do I need better pushrods? Will I need longer/shorter pushrods? I'm trying to get a complete parts list.
Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by rickkym
I've searched the forums and lstech... can't find the answer(s).
With a 97 LS1 going to used LS6 heads and a 224 cam, should I change my oil pump (43K miles) when I do the swap? I'm getting an LS2 timing chain, but the LS6 valve springs should be fine, right? And do I need better pushrods? Will I need longer/shorter pushrods? I'm trying to get a complete parts list.
Thanks!!
With a 97 LS1 going to used LS6 heads and a 224 cam, should I change my oil pump (43K miles) when I do the swap? I'm getting an LS2 timing chain, but the LS6 valve springs should be fine, right? And do I need better pushrods? Will I need longer/shorter pushrods? I'm trying to get a complete parts list.
Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by N0TDADYS_98
your oil pump like mine is **** to failure.. replace with an LS6 oil pump... several companies offer ported pumps to flow more oil.
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Get a LS4 Oil Pump from Fred Beans. They are less than $60, unless they went up. They are suppose to flow about 30% more oil. Also get a new O-ring too no matter what pump you choose, because the pump doesn't come with one.
You can get a new set of LS6 Valve springs for under $70. The Better Comp Cam 918's are a little more than double that. These are single valve springs.
IMO, I don't think the hardened pushrods are that necassary until you start running double valve springs with way more spring pressure.
You can get a new set of LS6 Valve springs for under $70. The Better Comp Cam 918's are a little more than double that. These are single valve springs.
IMO, I don't think the hardened pushrods are that necassary until you start running double valve springs with way more spring pressure.
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Originally Posted by rickkym
but the LS6 valve springs should be fine, right?
