LS6 '99 RCSB Project - rkwhite61

[rkwhite61]

Picked up a running '99 RCSB for $400. My cousin just wanted to get it out of his way. Drove it to the shop and started tearing it down.



Plans are a follows.

Drivetrain:
Engine: '04 LS6
Trans: 4l60E w/ 2800 stall
Rear end: 3:73

Suspension: 4/4 or 4/5 (want a slight rake look in the stance - trial and error here)
McGaughy's 2" drop spindles
Hotchkis Sport Performance 2" drop coils
McGaughy's 4" or Bell Tech 3" drop leafs - not sure which one. Thoughts?
McGaughy's 1-2" drop shackles
Hotchkis sway bars - front and rear

Wheels/Tires:
Silverado SS wheels
255/45R20 or 275/40R20 if they will fit on 8.5" rim - front
275/45R20 - rear

Paint:
GM Truck or Vette Black with Vette Electron Blue or Ford Blue Flame Metallic


A few pics to date:

LS6:


Washed body and started tear down:







SS Wheels I picked up:


This is my first experience with the LS platform and I'm totally confused at this point... do I do this or do I do that. lol. Stay tuned. You'll see me posting questions. Thanks for the support in advance.

[chvy=power]

that ls6 is beautiful good luck with the project!! just curious how much did you pick up the ls6 for?

[jpodell]

Great project. 275s will fit on those wheels with no problem.

[Chevy-Art]

That is going to be nice when you finish it.

[Slammed96]

This is gonna be nice...and judging from some of the vehicles in the background, an addition to an already impressive collection

[performinnorman]

Very nice. Looks like we've been undergoing almost the same process.

I replied to you over at the Z06 forum.

[BuiltZ71]

Looking good man,can't wait to see this thing together and all painted!..keep it updated

[rkwhite61]

Been slow. Painted all the brackets under the hood as well as the core support. Painting the entire cab in Jan. Other than paint, nothing else going on at the moment. Your's is coming along nicely. When you finish, come on out and work on mine! Lol

[myzterray]

Been slow. Painted all the brackets under the hood as well as the core support. Painting the entire cab in Jan. Other than paint, nothing else going on at the moment. Your's is coming along nicely. When you finish, come on out and work on mine! Lol

oh ok...dude i would love to come help. unfortunately im the only person i know thats into these type of things out here and your all the way in texas. i wanted to do alot more on mine but due to a limited budget space and tools..lol...i couldnt.

[rkwhite61]

Finally getting some color on her.

2010 BMW Melbourne Red Pearl. Pictures don't do it justice and it's not even color sanded and buffed.