LS6 engine for replacement of LS1
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LS6 engine for replacement of LS1
Here is the story. I have a LS1 engine in a 2001 Corvette. (Has 18,000 miles on engine and it blew a bearing). What are my options?. It has the standard rear axle and the automatic transmission. Is there a way to swap the engine to a LS6 motor? If so. What are the steps to the conversion? Please let me know. 
Thanks to all who participate in advance!!!
Thanks to all who participate in advance!!!
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It's pretty much a bolt in replacement, I am doing a 382 LS6 swap right now. Are you doing this yourself or having it done for you?
(by bolt in replacement I mean you don't need any fancy mounts or wiring adapters, everything will bolt up. It's alot of bolts though
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(by bolt in replacement I mean you don't need any fancy mounts or wiring adapters, everything will bolt up. It's alot of bolts though
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Thanks for the input.
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Why not just get a nice used LS1 block (or yours) & build it up stronger than a factory LS6?
As far as I can remember, the LS6 block offers no advantage over an LS1...it's supposed to be a little weaker actually...but make sure to use the LS6 valley cover, LS2 timing chain, LS6 intake..etc...
As far as I can remember, the LS6 block offers no advantage over an LS1...it's supposed to be a little weaker actually...but make sure to use the LS6 valley cover, LS2 timing chain, LS6 intake..etc...
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From: In the pit, trying to love someone.
Why not just get a nice used LS1 block (or yours) & build it up stronger than a factory LS6?
As far as I can remember, the LS6 block offers no advantage over an LS1...it's supposed to be a little weaker actually...but make sure to use the LS6 valley cover, LS2 timing chain, LS6 intake..etc...
As far as I can remember, the LS6 block offers no advantage over an LS1...it's supposed to be a little weaker actually...but make sure to use the LS6 valley cover, LS2 timing chain, LS6 intake..etc...
