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Title: 6.0
Post by: bmaier on January 20, 2009, 08:28:25 pm

ok, so me and my buddy were talkin about motors today and somethin came up. say we get ahold of a 6.0 liter out of a newer chevy pickup and wanted to convert it from vortec to carbureted. i think it would be a sweet motor with some power potential. i was just wondering what it would take to convert it. i know the intake manifold/carb, but what about the distributor? what kind of intake manifold? just curious, the idea popped up.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 20, 2009, 08:37:03 pm

There is a member here who has done exactly that.  As far as I know, all you need is a controller for your ignition - both MSD and GMPP offer one.  From there Edelbrock offers both dual plane and single plane manifold options, whereas GMPP only offers single plane.  Of course you would also need an electric fuel pump and regulator.

If it were me, though, I'd keep it EFI.  It's actually cheaper in the end if you score your engine from a salvage yard complete with ECM and harness.  And you get the best of both worlds awesome power (with a simple cam swap), great mileage, and smooth streetability.  The only way I'd convert an LSX engine to carb is if it were going in show car and aesthetics was just as important as power.

Thanks alot.  Now you've got me dreaming about "what if my truck were LQ9 powered" again.  >:(

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: bmaier on January 20, 2009, 08:45:19 pm

i was thinkin i would keep the efi too and do a cam and headers. however i was thinkin there may be more options for power with the carb though.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: joesgarage71 on January 20, 2009, 09:45:36 pm

So ya like LSX stuff, I seen a video on 1320video.com that was wild! this guy Parrish has a 03 chevy truck turboed making over 1000 HP on a chassis dyno I think they had 25 or 29lbs. boost. Its been awhile but it should still be there.
 I'd say a turbo and lap top tuning (EFI alive) is the way to go with the LSX. If your going to spend some monies do it right.
 My.02
Steve

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: joesgarage71 on January 20, 2009, 10:10:00 pm

Blazen you'll like this.
http://www.neufamily.org/03html/videos.html
 some of the videos I couldn't see something about the server.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Parrishs-Turbo-Truck_602.htm
 Enjoy.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: bmaier on January 20, 2009, 10:22:13 pm

i've seen those parish videos. i think some of them might be on youtube too. anyways his pickup is rediculious...that thing is wicked.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: team39763 on January 21, 2009, 10:17:21 am

I have a carbureted 6.0 in my truck and it's pretty nice.  I've had a bit of bad luck with it due to some rookie mistakes,but overall it was a good swap.  Somedays I wish it was EFI and other days I'm glad I went with a carb.  Good luck with it.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: Captkaos on January 21, 2009, 11:05:37 am

I have a 6.0L going in my truck.  It will be twin remote turbo'd.  I am hoping for 800hp/900lb/ft to the tire.

My brother who owns/runs http://www.gracemotorsports.biz has a remote turbo on his with a 6.0L and it currently is making 535hp/725lb/ft at the tire. at 12lbs of boost on a completely stock motor out of a 2003 3/4T Van and was driving it daily until he bought a Cobalt for work.

I personally would keep EFI and Turbo it.

Just another piece of info, Parish sold his truck so nothing on the site will be updated on it.

There are a couple of people with LS motors on here also.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: Captkaos on January 21, 2009, 12:07:14 pm

corrrection, he is sitting here,
on 9lbs 490/613
on 15lb 606/800

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: team39763 on January 27, 2009, 03:08:09 pm

WOW! those are some nasty numbers.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: hilton850 on February 03, 2009, 04:04:02 am

the 6.0 engines are cool.  Found a decent write up for anyone that's interested.
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/engines_drivetrain/completebuilds_testing/sucp_0806_budget_ls_engine_buildup/index.html

The engine in the write up is carb'd and has a set of gm performance heads on it....made 480 hp with the gm hot cam and 540 hp with the more aggressive race cam.

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: fptransport on February 09, 2009, 02:01:10 pm

Hi I am new here, actually just register so i could give my .02.
I have a 84 swb and doing a ls swap right now, if you do so reading you can find everything ;you need for the swap wether going EFI or carb
can find some info on going carb here:http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids-28/
is the 3rd or 4th sticky on top.
I am going EFI my self  "almost done" >:(

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: eventhorizon66 on February 09, 2009, 02:22:44 pm

Quote from: fptransport on February 09, 2009, 02:01:10 pm

I am going EFI my self  "almost done" >:(

I take it you are currently working on the wiring harness retrofit, LOL.  Good luck.  How about making a member's project thread?

Title: Re: 6.0
Post by: Captkaos on February 09, 2009, 04:00:02 pm

I have a post on this under the projects forum for the website truck that is getting a 6.0L transplant.