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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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well as with my other post I'm still doing a full build for my FRC but i decided to go with a GMPP LSX block stroke and Boost, but considering how much more its going to run me building up the LSX i figure its going to take time probably more then 2 years to afford the total build as im not a rich man lol.
so in the mean time im going to do a "mini" build to my frc.
im going to be using 243 casting heads 02 Z06 valves, after market springs, retainers, and push rods and a nice after market cam.
im thinking of going with the TSP MSv4 cam
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FAST 102MM manifold with LS2 ported TB
150 Shot wet nitrous
now need some input on specifics for my head swap,
im going to use LS7 lifters, as far as my push rods, what is the lenght i will need for the longer LS6 Valves?
also will the rest of my valve train components swap into these heads? (rocker arms etc.?) thanks for you're input
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Comp cams sells a push rod length checker for ~$20.00 it's your new best friend.
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^ thanks
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Why limit the combo with unported 243's? I'd definitely buy a set of stage 1.5 or 2 professionally ported heads. I'd also look into milling them to bump compression. They won't be much more expensive and will give you a much better gain then 243's will. I don't see a clutch included in the build list and you'll definitely need one.
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Why limit the combo with unported 243's? I'd definitely buy a set of stage 1.5 or 2 professionally ported heads. I'd also look into milling them to bump compression. They won't be much more expensive and will give you a much better gain then 243's will. I don't see a clutch included in the build list and you'll definitely need one.
Texas Speed has a good price on stage 1.5 cnc'd LS6 heads.
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thanks for all the input, but as it says in the title this is just a min build just some thign to have a little fun with for now im building an LSX for the build im dropping a serious amount of cash into the LSX i already have the 243 heads which is why im using them i can see spending any extra money then i need to for a partial build id rather go with what i have and save my money for the real build im working on, now can any one tell me about the rocker arms and other components from my LS1 heads fitting into the LS6 heads?
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rockers will swap over fine and you don't have to replace the lifters if you wanna save some mula, understand if you have high mileage or plan on using them in the lsx
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^ ok thanks, yeah millage is at 104,000 miles so i figured might as well replace the lifters just to be safe lol but thanks for the input and letting me know the rocker arms will swap over!
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