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05-28-2011, 05:31 PM
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Red Big Block Camaro
Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indiana
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6.0L Engine Swap
i was thinking about dropping a 6.0 Vortec, along with the 4L80E tranny, into my '93 Chevy. wondering what you guys have to say about it. heres the truck. i think it would make a really mean combo. havent really looked for a donor truck yet because i currently dont have the funds.
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my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.
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05-28-2011, 08:02 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009
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By all means. AND get 19 MPG on the highway with the right tune.
It is a pretty easy conversion also. Everything you need is available for decent prices. 
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05-28-2011, 09:36 PM
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Red Big Block Camaro
Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indiana
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the plan is to buy a truck that has maybe been wrecked and take the engine and tranny out and drop it in this truck. my dad says some fabrication will probably be necessary.
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my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.
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05-29-2011, 12:41 AM
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Probably take more work than you think. I'm pretty sure the Gen II/III/IV Chevy Small Blocks have different mount points than the Gen I.
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05-29-2011, 12:44 AM
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Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009
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Why the vortec? We're dropping a 4.8 LS into a 79 z28... got the complete engine for $500 and put a cam into it... found a 4l60e for cheap as well... I think its a great idea..
There are engine mount kits out there for old muscle cars doing an Ls conversion, not sure about trucks but I'm sure it can be done easy enough |
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05-29-2011, 12:54 AM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: Brentwood, CA
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I was thinking about doing the same think to my 97 silverado... just cant decide if I want the 5.3 or the 6.0....
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05-29-2011, 01:03 AM
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05-29-2011, 01:11 AM
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05-29-2011, 01:14 AM
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Iron is most definately more durable |
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05-29-2011, 01:16 AM
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 Actually I believe you now have the choice between an iron or aluminum block for Vortech engines.
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05-29-2011, 01:31 AM
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Drives: Trailblazer SS & Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009
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YOu thinking of going with the LQ9? Pretty sure those iron blocks are great for 20+ psi of boost!
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05-29-2011, 01:42 AM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011
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Yea in all honesty, the amount of money and work going into the 454 would be pointless when I could just use less money to purchase a built or crate 5.3/6.0 My 350 5.7 only has 160k easy miles on it tho so untill I Fry it or find an awesome deal on an engine/tranny, most of my money will be dumped into the camaro.
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05-29-2011, 10:14 AM
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Red Big Block Camaro
Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indiana
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i wont be doing any forced induction or really many bolt-ons at all. the 350 that came in this truck is just a bit of a slouch and ive driven a truck with the 6.0 and was hooked as soon as i drove it.
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my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.
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