New To The LS Family

[ronster67]

Hello everyone,
I have a 1970 chevy pick up that has been through 4 motors and two brothers. I have a 72 402 with the works. The truck has gone from longbed to shortbed stepside, small block to big block and I came across a sweet 68 front end that it is now sporting.
I'm in Iraq and will be home in a month, so right now we have some down time and with that time I have been searching eBay for parts. While looking I came across a 6.0 long block at a great price. I bought it. I looked up the casting numbers and the block is #12551364 and the heads are 317, because of the heads puts it at 98-04 truck - according to Mortec.com . I was always affraid of messing with the LT motors and terrified of the LS motors because of the sensors and coil paks and such. But the hp numbers are great for stock motors and I'm no longer terrified of them.
So now I'm looking for any tips to increase hp's and still have an everday driver. The old 70 with the 68 front end will be taking on another trans plant, when it's all said and done.
1. Are the LS motors Vortecs or not?
2. What does LS stand for?
3. Can I use an LS6 intake on the 6.0 for a simple increase in power with the 317 heads?
4. Are the 317 heads good or would it be a good idea to try to get 243 heads or LS1/2/6?
Thanks for the oppertunity to post my questions and we'll see ya soon!

[RedHeartbeat]

I would suggest you buy two books and read up on your new engine, they're well worth it. First is HPBooks CHEVY LS1/LS6 PERFORMANCE by Christopher P. Endres. The other is How to Build High Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8s by Will Handzel. They are available from Amazon.com for under $30 for both books delivered. Sounds like you'll have a little down time to think about your combination. I just installed a 6.0L block that was bored to 4.03" and stroked to 4.00, a 408" engine. I started with an LS1 and used all the factory accessories and intake so there are not problems. Your biggest issue with using a truck engine and car intake will be the water pump neck but I'm not even sure if that's a problem if your engine has an electronic throttle body.

Keep reading here and you'll find a lot of data.

Be careful over there and we'll see you when you get back to the states!

[ronster67]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; Oct 21 2006, 08&#58;26 AM) [snapback]70519[/snapback]</div>

I would suggest you buy two books and read up on your new engine, they&#39;re well worth it. First is HPBooks CHEVY LS1/LS6 PERFORMANCE by Christopher P. Endres. The other is How to Build High Performance Chevy LS1/LS6 V-8s by Will Handzel. They are available from Amazon.com for under &#036;30 for both books delivered. Sounds like you&#39;ll have a little down time to think about your combination. I just installed a 6.0L block that was bored to 4.03" and stroked to 4.00, a 408" engine. I started with an LS1 and used all the factory accessories and intake so there are not problems. Your biggest issue with using a truck engine and car intake will be the water pump neck but I&#39;m not even sure if that&#39;s a problem if your engine has an electronic throttle body.

Keep reading here and you&#39;ll find a lot of data.

Be careful over there and we&#39;ll see you when you get back to the states&#33;
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Thanks, I&#39;ll be getting the books and searching the web.

[bud8fan]

and welcome to the site....

[Juiced SSS]

Welcome&#33;&#33; As far as the 317 heads, leave them unless you go aftermarket or L92 conv. The 317s are as good as any factory ones for your truck. An LS6 intake would be great if you have a cam that&#39;ll allow you to spin high in the RPMs... if you won&#39;t be running a larger cam keep the stock intake, you&#39;ll need the low end torque.

[ronster67]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Juiced SSS &#064; Oct 22 2006, 10&#58;32 AM) [snapback]70645[/snapback]</div>

Welcome&#33;&#33; As far as the 317 heads, leave them unless you go aftermarket or L92 conv. The 317s are as good as any factory ones for your truck. An LS6 intake would be great if you have a cam that&#39;ll allow you to spin high in the RPMs... if you won&#39;t be running a larger cam keep the stock intake, you&#39;ll need the low end torque.
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Cool, I was thinking of keeping it stock because 300-345 hp would be great for an everyday drive and the parts are becoming easier to get. Thanks ronster67