Poll: LS1 vs. 6.0
11-28-2005, 05:27 AM
#1
14 Second Truck Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 2,343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Poll: LS1 vs. 6.0
For the LS1, 224/224-112 FMS cam, stage 2 5.3 heads (Milled .010 & ~11.2:1 compression), all bolt-ons, dyno-tune.
For the 6.0, 224/224-112 FMS cam, stock heads, all bolt-ons, dyno-tune.
-same cam
-higher compression in the LS1
-18 more ci in the 6.0
~80 pounds lighter for the LS1
Which one would you choose for a daily driver and why? Given the mods listed are they pretty much even?
I'm getting right at 16mpg in the cammed 5.3 right now. How much would that change with these motors?
For the 6.0, 224/224-112 FMS cam, stock heads, all bolt-ons, dyno-tune.
-same cam
-higher compression in the LS1
-18 more ci in the 6.0
~80 pounds lighter for the LS1
Which one would you choose for a daily driver and why? Given the mods listed are they pretty much even?
I'm getting right at 16mpg in the cammed 5.3 right now. How much would that change with these motors?
Last edited by 99silveradoSS; 11-28-2005 at 07:11 AM.
11-28-2005, 06:33 AM
#3
14 Second Truck Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 2,343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by SnakeOiler
I assume you will be using the truck intake on the LS1.
I always go with more cubes.
I always go with more cubes.
You could always save a little bit more money and build yourself a 408. They're starting to get pretty cheap now.
11-28-2005, 07:02 AM
#5
14 Second Truck Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 2,343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've already got the LS1. A 383 sounds tempting, but that's like $1500 more in parts, a new tranny which is at least $1000. I can barely afford what I plan on doing right now! I've already got almost everything for the LS1 except the headwork and the cam. I'm still debating on maybe getting a slightly used 6.0 if I can find one for a good price. I guess one has it's advantages over the other. Still trying to decide...
Last edited by 99silveradoSS; 11-28-2005 at 07:09 AM.
11-28-2005, 08:10 AM
#6
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posts: 1,597
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My vote is more cubes and most importantly the strength of the block moving the weight of the vehicle you desire!! Iron is the way to go with trucks if you plan on BIG POWER!!!
