LS2 Build
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From: Phoenix AZ
LS2 Build
I have a 2005 C6 and I am wanting to rebuild it. I am putting together a list of parts and I am not sure if I am missing any important parts or if I need to upgrade some of my stock parts to make my current list work.
Heres what I have so far:
416ci Rotating Assembly (K1 4.125 Crankshaft, Eagle 6.125" H-Beam connecting rods and ARP 2000 Rod Bolts, Wiseco 4.005" Pistons)
ARP Main Stud Kit
LS7 Lifters
Chrome Molly Push Rods
LS3 Rocker Arm Package 1.85 ratio
Comp Cams Retro-Fit Rocker Arm Trunion Kit
MTI Stage 2 Cam 227/239 .614/.624
Cometic LSX 6-Bolt Top End Gasket Kit
Texas-Speed LS3 250cc Heads
Texas-Speed LS3 102mm Intake (complete)
and I know I will need plugs and wires but is there anything I am missing?
Thanks alot everybody.
Heres what I have so far:
416ci Rotating Assembly (K1 4.125 Crankshaft, Eagle 6.125" H-Beam connecting rods and ARP 2000 Rod Bolts, Wiseco 4.005" Pistons)
ARP Main Stud Kit
LS7 Lifters
Chrome Molly Push Rods
LS3 Rocker Arm Package 1.85 ratio
Comp Cams Retro-Fit Rocker Arm Trunion Kit
MTI Stage 2 Cam 227/239 .614/.624
Cometic LSX 6-Bolt Top End Gasket Kit
Texas-Speed LS3 250cc Heads
Texas-Speed LS3 102mm Intake (complete)
and I know I will need plugs and wires but is there anything I am missing?
Thanks alot everybody.
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Track Junky
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From: Orlando Area
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I have a 2005 C6 and I am wanting to rebuild it. I am putting together a list of parts and I am not sure if I am missing any important parts or if I need to upgrade some of my stock parts to make my current list work.
Heres what I have so far:
416ci Rotating Assembly (K1 4.125 Crankshaft, Eagle 6.125" H-Beam connecting rods and ARP 2000 Rod Bolts, Wiseco 4.005" Pistons)
ARP Main Stud Kit
LS7 Lifters
Chrome Molly Push Rods
LS3 Rocker Arm Package 1.85 ratio
Comp Cams Retro-Fit Rocker Arm Trunion Kit
MTI Stage 2 Cam 227/239 .614/.624
Cometic LSX 6-Bolt Top End Gasket Kit
Texas-Speed LS3 250cc Heads
Texas-Speed LS3 102mm Intake (complete)
and I know I will need plugs and wires but is there anything I am missing?
Thanks alot everybody.
Heres what I have so far:
416ci Rotating Assembly (K1 4.125 Crankshaft, Eagle 6.125" H-Beam connecting rods and ARP 2000 Rod Bolts, Wiseco 4.005" Pistons)
ARP Main Stud Kit
LS7 Lifters
Chrome Molly Push Rods
LS3 Rocker Arm Package 1.85 ratio
Comp Cams Retro-Fit Rocker Arm Trunion Kit
MTI Stage 2 Cam 227/239 .614/.624
Cometic LSX 6-Bolt Top End Gasket Kit
Texas-Speed LS3 250cc Heads
Texas-Speed LS3 102mm Intake (complete)
and I know I will need plugs and wires but is there anything I am missing?
Thanks alot everybody.
ARP head bolts or studs
ARP crank bolt
ARP flywheel bolts
ATI UD pulley
Upgraded oil pump
C5R timing chain
What springs are you using?
Poly motor mounts
Heat wrap everything in engine bay
Clutch remote bleeder (if manual car)
Not everything would be necessary, but worth considering if you're going this far.
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I'm almost positive that you can't re-use the GM MLS head gasket. If you use the Cometic gaskets, spray copper gasket sealer on both sides prior to assembly. I had no issues with my old LS2 build this way.
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From: Phoenix AZ
Other things to consider...
ARP head bolts or studs
ARP crank bolt
ARP flywheel bolts
ATI UD pulley
Upgraded oil pump
C5R timing chain
What springs are you using?
Poly motor mounts
Heat wrap everything in engine bay
Clutch remote bleeder (if manual car)
Not everything would be necessary, but worth considering if you're going this far.
ARP head bolts or studs
ARP crank bolt
ARP flywheel bolts
ATI UD pulley
Upgraded oil pump
C5R timing chain
What springs are you using?
Poly motor mounts
Heat wrap everything in engine bay
Clutch remote bleeder (if manual car)
Not everything would be necessary, but worth considering if you're going this far.
When I get my new clutch and flywheel in a few months I am getting the ARP flywheel bolts with them. I'll look into the oil pump and I am still trying to find the best c5r for my setup.
The springs are PRC .675" lift
And I will also look into the poly motor mounts. Thanks a lot for the suggestions and advice!
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 39
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From: Phoenix AZ
Other things to consider...
ARP head bolts or studs
ARP crank bolt
ARP flywheel bolts
ATI UD pulley
Upgraded oil pump
C5R timing chain
What springs are you using?
Poly motor mounts
Heat wrap everything in engine bay
Clutch remote bleeder (if manual car)
Not everything would be necessary, but worth considering if you're going this far.
ARP head bolts or studs
ARP crank bolt
ARP flywheel bolts
ATI UD pulley
Upgraded oil pump
C5R timing chain
What springs are you using?
Poly motor mounts
Heat wrap everything in engine bay
Clutch remote bleeder (if manual car)
Not everything would be necessary, but worth considering if you're going this far.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 39
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From: Phoenix AZ
I was thinking of doing 11:1. I want to keep the car NA but is that a good ratio for what I'm trying to accomplish?
My goals are to keep this as a daily driver but get as much rwhp as I can rebuilding my stock LS2 instead of throwing an LS3 or LS7 in there.
Also a buddy was telling me I would have better luck going with the LS7 heads and intake. Is he right?
My goals are to keep this as a daily driver but get as much rwhp as I can rebuilding my stock LS2 instead of throwing an LS3 or LS7 in there.
Also a buddy was telling me I would have better luck going with the LS7 heads and intake. Is he right?
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I'm positive. Done this on my C5 and know a bunch of guys who have reused them 4-5 times.
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I'm personally not a fan of undersquare motors. Something I noticed and maybe it was a typo, but you have 1.85 rockers listed and .624" lift which I believe is stated with 1.7 rockers, so that would actually equate to .679"
Le Mans Master
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He's using LS3 heads. There's really no reason for the higher ratio rocker arms. Just spec the cam for the lift you want with the stock rocker arms. I'd limit the stroke to 4". You give up 12 cubic inches (or therabouts), but gain a little reliability. You won't notice the slighly smaller motor. The smaller motor is breathing the same amount of air at 6500 rpm as the bigger one does a 6300. I'd feel more comfortable with 200 more rpm vs an eighth inch more stroke.
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The alternative is the so-called "Ranger method," where you dilute new fluid into the old fluid by replacing the contents of the reservoir and cycling the pedal.
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OP, I'd do a better oil pump too. I use either the Melling 10296 or the SDPC blueprinted one with great results.
I'm assuming you've already got a cold air intake/headers/etc to compliment that build.
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