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[ccracin]

Well, because some people can't live without pictures (Jim!) Here are some of the LS6 I got from Greg. It's a very low mileage piece. The only thing he and I were concerned about was sitting in his shed for years. The concern was maybe it being slightly rusty or something in the cylinders or the other carbon steel parts. As you can see that was not the case. Looks brand new!







The only thing I knew for sure I would have to do is change the corvette pan out for an F-Body pan. After searching many sources for used, I got a great deal on a new kit from Pace Performance. Everything needed for the switch:







So I had that all buttoned up and was feeling good about getting the engine swapped. Then, as I was cleaning old duct tape residue off the cylinder heads that was used to protect the exhaust ports I found a problem. I'm not exactly sure how this happened, but I'm thinking the yard that pulled the engine used the exhaust manifold bolt holes to mount the lifting device. They must not have been flat to the head when they torqued the bolt. The drivers side head had one hole that was stripped and actually bulged and cracked the head. Check it out:





Greg never would have seen this under the tape that was used to cover the exhaust ports. So it was time to replace the head. I mentioned earlier the issues with discontinued parts. Here are some pics of the bent number 1 intake valve and some further damage to the same head. I think this damage and the bent valve was done in the wreck of the donor corvette. Upon further investigation it looked like the yard replaced the drivers valve cover and coil bracket. The valve cover had noticeably less dirt and corrosion on it that the passenger side. Again, this is something Greg wouldn't have known until he either rebuilt the engine or tried to start it.





So I got the new head casting and Intake valve which I mentioned in my earlier post as well. Here's a pic of the reassembled head.



I got it all back together and and built a pre-luber to get it all lubed up before firing it after sitting so long. Worked great! 60 psi of pressure while we rotated it by hand. Fired up with minimal noise and quieted right up in seconds.





It has been very good so far for the 175+ miles I have on it. Greg is great to deal with and very helpful. It worked out well, my car is back on the road and he has an extra 4 square feet of floor space in the shed! I'll post pics of the broken LS1 this week!

You happy Jim?

[GregWeld]

I'm so glad to hear this all worked out okay - even if it entailed a bit of extra work for you...

Funny -- I bought the motor from a friend of Charley's YEARS ago... and I never once inspected it or anything other than just pushed it around on that dang dolly. Just never got around to using it (I have a few "parts" and pieces more than a guy needs! )

Hope it lasts you a zillion years Chad!

[Garage Dog 65]

Originally Posted by ccracin

You happy Jim?

Now THAT'S more better !!!

Did I miss the dyno charts or did ya just forget to post those ...

AND, the big smokey burn out video too !!!!





Great work Chad !!!

[Flash68]

Very cool. Those LS6's are a great motor and are very desirable I've come to read about on the Vette forum as far as track motors. Can't say the same about those LS3's!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I'm so glad to hear this all worked out okay - even if it entailed a bit of extra work for you...

Funny -- I bought the motor from a friend of Charley's YEARS ago... and I never once inspected it or anything other than just pushed it around on that dang dolly. Just never got around to using it (I have a few "parts" and pieces more than a guy needs! )

Hope it lasts you a zillion years Chad!

Thanks again Greg. I hope it lasts too! LOL I have a truck to finish, my Dad said I don't need any more distractions!

Originally Posted by Garage Dog 65

Now THAT'S more better !!!

Did I miss the dyno charts or did ya just forget to post those ...

AND, the big smokey burn out video too !!!!





Great work Chad !!!

No Dyno charts or burnouts! This is transportation to and from work! I can't break it! The last one blew just trying to start it, I don't dare chance a burnout! Oh, glad you"re happy!

Originally Posted by Flash68

Very cool. Those LS6's are a great motor and are very desirable I've come to read about on the Vette forum as far as track motors. Can't say the same about those LS3's!

I almost feel bad using this engine for just transportation, but I literally couldn't find anything that didn't need a complete rebuild.