Crate LS7 for 06 C6 MN6?
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Racer
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From: Poughkeepsie NY
Crate LS7 for 06 C6 MN6?
What would it take to replace the LS2 with an LS7 crate motor?
* Can I still use the LS2 ECM? Crank reluctor change? and different tune?
* I believe I can order it with a wet sump? Scoggin-Dickey?
* LS2 flywheel is the same? (clutch is obviously different)
Would appreciate technical info and advice.
Bob
* Can I still use the LS2 ECM? Crank reluctor change? and different tune?
* I believe I can order it with a wet sump? Scoggin-Dickey?
* LS2 flywheel is the same? (clutch is obviously different)
Would appreciate technical info and advice.
Bob
Racer
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From: Lynchburg VA
St. Jude Donor '11
What would it take to replace the LS2 with an LS7 crate motor?
* Can I still use the LS2 ECM? Crank reluctor change? and different tune?
* I believe I can order it with a wet sump? Scoggin-Dickey?
* LS2 flywheel is the same? (clutch is obviously different)
Would appreciate technical info and advice.
Bob
* Can I still use the LS2 ECM? Crank reluctor change? and different tune?
* I believe I can order it with a wet sump? Scoggin-Dickey?
* LS2 flywheel is the same? (clutch is obviously different)
Would appreciate technical info and advice.
Bob
Safety Car
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From: Houston Texas
My thoughts exactly, if you want to make the same hp as an LS7 you can do it for 1/5 the cost of a new motor by mods to your current motor. Even the new LS3 you can just add headers and a tune and make LS7 #s.
The main issue I see is by the time you put all the time and money into it you could just buy a Z06, and you will never get the same money when you sell your C6 with the LS7 motor.
If its hp you are looking for just slap on a procharger and you will make all the hp you ever wanted for half the cost.
The main issue I see is by the time you put all the time and money into it you could just buy a Z06, and you will never get the same money when you sell your C6 with the LS7 motor.
If its hp you are looking for just slap on a procharger and you will make all the hp you ever wanted for half the cost.
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From: indianapolis indiana
My thoughts exactly, if you want to make the same hp as an LS7 you can do it for 1/5 the cost of a new motor by mods to your current motor. Even the new LS3 you can just add headers and a tune and make LS7 #s.
The main issue I see is by the time you put all the time and money into it you could just buy a Z06, and you will never get the same money when you sell your C6 with the LS7 motor.
If its hp you are looking for just slap on a procharger and you will make all the hp you ever wanted for half the cost.
The main issue I see is by the time you put all the time and money into it you could just buy a Z06, and you will never get the same money when you sell your C6 with the LS7 motor.
If its hp you are looking for just slap on a procharger and you will make all the hp you ever wanted for half the cost.
and **** of guy in 250k dollar cars too!!!
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Racer
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From: Poughkeepsie NY
Here are my thoughts on the LS7 swap. (I haven't made a decision yet)
* The only reason I would not buy a ZO6 is the fact that I can't remove the top. May sound foolish, but I thoroughly enjoy the open air.
* Yes, I can mod the car exceed the LS7 power.
* Headers, cam all that neat stuff, but you don't end up with the smoothest running, idling car. At the end of the day, you have a modded car that is sometimes tough to sell.
* I like cars that sound/look stock but have incredible power. APS TT is certainly an option.
* With the exception of the LS7, all are one-way options. That is you cannot easily go back to stock.
* Here is my main reason to go LS7: 1. When I decide to sell the car in a yr or 2, I would replace the LS2 and the car would be back to basaically stock. 2. I would still have a great motor (LS7) for another project. Yes, I suppose I could do the same with any other motor.
I realize the project cost will be around $15k
I sincerely appreciate your inputs.
Bob
* The only reason I would not buy a ZO6 is the fact that I can't remove the top. May sound foolish, but I thoroughly enjoy the open air.
* Yes, I can mod the car exceed the LS7 power.
* Headers, cam all that neat stuff, but you don't end up with the smoothest running, idling car. At the end of the day, you have a modded car that is sometimes tough to sell.
* I like cars that sound/look stock but have incredible power. APS TT is certainly an option.
* With the exception of the LS7, all are one-way options. That is you cannot easily go back to stock.
* Here is my main reason to go LS7: 1. When I decide to sell the car in a yr or 2, I would replace the LS2 and the car would be back to basaically stock. 2. I would still have a great motor (LS7) for another project. Yes, I suppose I could do the same with any other motor.
I realize the project cost will be around $15k
I sincerely appreciate your inputs.
Bob
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,067
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From: Houston Texas
Here are my thoughts on the LS7 swap. (I haven't made a decision yet)
* The only reason I would not buy a ZO6 is the fact that I can't remove the top. May sound foolish, but I thoroughly enjoy the open air.
* Yes, I can mod the car exceed the LS7 power.
* Headers, cam all that neat stuff, but you don't end up with the smoothest running, idling car. At the end of the day, you have a modded car that is sometimes tough to sell.
* I like cars that sound/look stock but have incredible power. APS TT is certainly an option.
* With the exception of the LS7, all are one-way options. That is you cannot easily go back to stock.
* Here is my main reason to go LS7: 1. When I decide to sell the car in a yr or 2, I would replace the LS2 and the car would be back to basaically stock. 2. I would still have a great motor (LS7) for another project. Yes, I suppose I could do the same with any other motor.
I realize the project cost will be around $15k
I sincerely appreciate your inputs.
Bob
* The only reason I would not buy a ZO6 is the fact that I can't remove the top. May sound foolish, but I thoroughly enjoy the open air.
* Yes, I can mod the car exceed the LS7 power.
* Headers, cam all that neat stuff, but you don't end up with the smoothest running, idling car. At the end of the day, you have a modded car that is sometimes tough to sell.
* I like cars that sound/look stock but have incredible power. APS TT is certainly an option.
* With the exception of the LS7, all are one-way options. That is you cannot easily go back to stock.
* Here is my main reason to go LS7: 1. When I decide to sell the car in a yr or 2, I would replace the LS2 and the car would be back to basaically stock. 2. I would still have a great motor (LS7) for another project. Yes, I suppose I could do the same with any other motor.
I realize the project cost will be around $15k
I sincerely appreciate your inputs.
Bob
As far as cams LPE has a pretty cool cam that makes awesome numbers with a near stock idle.
https://ssl12.chi.us.securedata.net/...10b642cde040c2
With a set of headers and this cam and a tune it should easily make 430 +.
When it comes to swaping the motor it never turns out to just be the motor, there's always something else that comes up. Now you will want the widebody, then the wheels to fit it, then bigger brakes to fit the set up.... Before you know it you dump a ton of $$$.
For my money, if you wanted to leave your car completely stock except adding a procharger and make 525rwhp + then when you sell you can take it off and sell the kit for 4k. only costing you a few thousand dollars.
There is definitely something to be said about a 427, but to me it's too much $$$ for something that it doesn't sound like you are going to keep for very long. Because the C7 won't be far off...
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
My thoughts exactly, if you want to make the same hp as an LS7 you can do it for 1/5 the cost of a new motor by mods to your current motor. Even the new LS3 you can just add headers and a tune and make LS7 #s.
The main issue I see is by the time you put all the time and money into it you could just buy a Z06, and you will never get the same money when you sell your C6 with the LS7 motor.
If its hp you are looking for just slap on a procharger and you will make all the hp you ever wanted for half the cost.
The main issue I see is by the time you put all the time and money into it you could just buy a Z06, and you will never get the same money when you sell your C6 with the LS7 motor.
If its hp you are looking for just slap on a procharger and you will make all the hp you ever wanted for half the cost.
Not a problem to give you all the power you want more cost effectively.
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