Forged internals on an LS6?
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From: Bangor PA
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (billreid1@***.net)
hmmm. ok. LOL thanks.
next question then...
What would need to be done internally to run a shot of nitrous? And what would be a safe shot of nitrous to use with stock internals?
thanks again...and sorry for my ignorance :sad:
next question then...
What would need to be done internally to run a shot of nitrous? And what would be a safe shot of nitrous to use with stock internals?
thanks again...and sorry for my ignorance :sad:
Drifting
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From: Oakhurst NJ
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (billreid1@***.net)
None of the LS6's internals are forged... and as far as interchangeability... they use the same block. :)
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Drifting
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From: Humble tx
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (96TTdodge)
Can somebody tell me what all internals are forged on an LS6? And are the forged internals in an LS6 interchangeable with an LS1?
thanks in advance,
thanks in advance,
Randy
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From: Clouds Over California
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (rfgoss1)
None of the rotating assembly is forged. The cranks are very strong though good for up to 750hp. The pistons (hyper) and rods (powder) suck. But there are many on this forum who run lots of N0S.
IT is true that the LS1 after mid 2001 have LS6 blocks so one could really say that they are all LS6 blocks (there is no difference in blocks anylonger) except for the heads. Which LS6 heads have smaller chambers and a "D" Shaped Exhaust Port and Sodium Valves (BFD).
IT is true that the LS1 after mid 2001 have LS6 blocks so one could really say that they are all LS6 blocks (there is no difference in blocks anylonger) except for the heads. Which LS6 heads have smaller chambers and a "D" Shaped Exhaust Port and Sodium Valves (BFD).
Racer
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From: San Clemente CA
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (96TTdodge)
Hi,
All LS1’ & 6 crank & rods are listed as the same part number. The source of this info is Tom @ Fichtner Chevy.
There was a rod bolt upgrade around model year 2000.
Read all about LS cranks & rods here:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/ls1c.html
In summary:
Crankshaft material is cast, nodular iron
Connecting rods are sintered, forged, PF1159M steel
Good luck,
Steve
:seeya
All LS1’ & 6 crank & rods are listed as the same part number. The source of this info is Tom @ Fichtner Chevy.
There was a rod bolt upgrade around model year 2000.
Read all about LS cranks & rods here:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/ls1c.html
In summary:
Crankshaft material is cast, nodular iron
Connecting rods are sintered, forged, PF1159M steel
Good luck,
Steve
:seeya
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From: Clouds Over California
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (SNW Vette)
Great information with link..."sintered" is different then what most consider forged. It is much different, the stock rods are made of powder that is heated and pressed they are not FORGED like after market cranks, rods (lunati, manley) or pistons. The stock rods are good for 450hp. The rods I have that are forged are good for 1350hp. A regular set of forged rods are good for 650hp.
Instructor
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From: Gainesville Va
Re: Forged internals on an LS6? (96TTdodge)
I recc. you upgrade rods & pistons for NOS those pistons are not designed for NOS. The factory rod bolts are junk repl. rods H BEAM & FORGED PISTON. I have a set of eagle H beam I'm going to post new 560.00 hplum@erols.com
