Aluminum 6.0

[Fbodyboy]

I was inquiring about an all aluminum 6.0 engine a guy had for sale he says in cam e out of an SSR. I thought they came with LS6's or aluminum 5.3's did SSR's come with LS2's It should say on the block what is. I'll go check it out.

[70rs]

The early ssr came with a 5.3. Later they came a 6.0 I believe.

[SLO_Z28]

2005 Model year had the 5.3 "Vortec 5300 engine".

The 2006 model year had the LS2 6.0 in them. The LS2 is a great engine, it has the LS6 heads with a smaller cam and soduim filled valves. Also the LS2 doesnt blow up like the LS3 does on a track. With a cam, truck intake, and tune you can build a TON of power on these.

On a side note, these still are the best vehicles that GM ever built as far as fit and finish goes.

[Z06vette]

i may be wrong but it think the 04 SSR had the 5.3 and the 05-06 had the LS2. U could also get a 6 spd on the 05/06 while the 04 all had autos. I shopped these a few years back, but its been a while.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by SLO_Z28

Also the LS2 doesnt blow up like the LS3 does on a track.

Please elaborate. Thanks.

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by Z06vette

i may be wrong but it think the 04 SSR had the 5.3 and the 05-06 had the LS2. U could also get a 6 spd on the 05/06 while the 04 all had autos. I shopped these a few years back, but its been a while.

That is correct.

Side note. I really liked the SSr. Yeah, it was a toy but it was cool. I put a Magnacharger on a 5.3 04. It was quick after that but still couldn't spin those huge and heavy 21" rear wheels. I think if GM had spent a little more time cutting weight and making the truck more of an SS, they would have had better sales results.

[SLO_Z28]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Please elaborate. Thanks.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...the-track.html

You have to have the traction capability to do it, but ~ 1.2 G's sustained in a left hand sweeper does it every time.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by SLO_Z28

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...the-track.html

You have to have the traction capability to do it, but ~ 1.2 G's sustained in a left hand sweeper does it every time.

Seems like a lot of horror stories with LS-anything motors blowing up in that thread -- with and without oiling mods -- IF you are running it REALLY hard and often.

But also plenty of mixed results in that thread. Nonetheless, good thread and thanks for posting. I know it makes me feel less jealous about an LS motor the way I am using my car lately.