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81ShrtBox · 02-24-2011, 09:15 AM

I hit the jackpot.... I found a 2002 Corvette engine with the all aluminum block/engine combo. The block and heads are like 130lbs

Getting fuel injection, harness, computer etc... waiting to see if it has an automatic or 6speed tranny... a six speed-LS1 will be CRAZY

I'M VERY...VERY...VERY...VERY... excited about this one

anyone rolling a 6speed in their C10???? I need input please

Jonboy · 02-24-2011, 10:26 AM

I hate to burst your bubble, but a Corvette uses a transaxle. That will be tough to adapt, but a 4L60E or T56 are easy enough to find. Should be a cool project!

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2011, 10:41 AM

Nice find, but how much? Finding them isn't hard, but finding them cheap can be.

81ShrtBox · 02-24-2011, 02:20 PM

Whole deal will run roughly $700-$800

JBRAVO383 · 02-24-2011, 02:48 PM

What are your plans with the motor? keep it stock orrr??

Gordonr1973 · 02-24-2011, 06:44 PM

Going to be a cool project!!!

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 81ShrtBox

Whole deal will run roughly $700-$800

Ok, now your talking. Keep us posted so we can be envious.

Shawn5488 · 02-24-2011, 10:40 PM

Man I would have to resell that thing and buy a regular old 6.0, that is a cool engine though.

81ShrtBox · 02-25-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn5488

Man I would have to resell that thing and buy a regular old 6.0, that is a cool engine though.

Thats what I was looking for... but the power to weight ratio of this thing is crazy... and for the price i cant pass it up.

silvereagle07 · 02-25-2011, 10:55 AM

The price is awesome. If it falls through check into the all aluminum LS2. It's about the same weight as the LS1 but has more cubes and better compression ratio with mo power.

81ShrtBox · 02-25-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

The price is awesome. If it falls through check into the all aluminum LS2. It's about the same weight as the LS1 but has more cubes and better compression ratio with mo power.

Got you on that

will do. When I called I asked for a 6.0 or 6.2 but this is all they had. Think its worth waiting on...???
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JBRAVO383 · 02-25-2011, 01:45 PM

My buddy has about 5500 into his ls1 in his firebird. HEads cam crank pistons intake exhaust. With the t56 and 12 bolt he made 505 hp and 503 ft lbs. he changed over to a th400 w/ a brake so the car will be more consistant and he wont have to keep replacing clutches. I dont know what your plans are for the ls1, but you can make a lot of power with them. Just doing an intake exhaust, heads, cam, and tune. you should make between 4-450 hp with that. Maybe refer to LS1 tech's website or performance trucks website. Just sayin.

Thats my .02

81ShrtBox · 02-25-2011, 03:39 PM

I plan on swapping camshafts, new rings, new gaskets etc.. get it programed and ride. not looking to break any records. 400-450hp is fine...

I am adding single chamber race mufflers and headers...

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Damn that's a great find for that price. I think I would just scoop it up if I could but that's just me. Gonna to be one hella of sweet ride that's for sure

Keep us posted.

81ShrtBox · 02-26-2011, 07:13 AM

He's sending me pics today. From what I was told its a Z06. I will post pics when I get some. It has low mileage, the car was totalled in a roll over.

Pop's C-10 · 02-26-2011, 05:00 PM

If it's a low miler ..leave tha rings alone..no need in cracking a good motor open//

81ShrtBox · 02-26-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

If it's a low miler ..leave tha rings alone..no need in cracking a good motor open//

I need to check out some Z06's with free flowing exhaust... if it sounds nice I wont even touch the cam.

81ShrtBox · 06-02-2011, 08:51 PM

Forgot to post that the engine ended up being a LS6 with the 6speed. I swapped the 6speed for a 4L65 from a wrecked GTO

This gonna be one cool truck when its done.

But... its on hold for a minute until my daily driver is back operational...

81ShrtBox · 06-24-2013, 12:49 AM

that package didnt work out... but I found a 6.0 LS1 already done up with Carb and MSD setup. This one is definately the real deal... I have video of the car running, pics of the engine in the car and I know the seller personally. Went into depression behind that last engine. Truck had been in the same spot almost 2yrs.
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cyclefreak207 · 06-24-2013, 08:58 AM

Definitely wanna see this!

81ShrtBox · 06-24-2013, 09:21 AM

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Definitely wanna see this!

before he took the 6.0 out the Monte....
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81ShrtBox · 06-24-2013, 10:03 AM

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81ShrtBox · 06-24-2013, 10:11 AM

I wont leave it up for long....
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cyclefreak207 · 06-24-2013, 12:08 PM

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before he took the 6.0 out the Monte....
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Very nice!! Definitely no problem with a 6.0 as I see it! What trans will you be using? I just put another 305 in mine as you can see in my threat, had found out I have a 4 speed auto.

But LATERRRR I'd like to put something else in there, and perhaps a 6.0 pushing one of these heavy older trucks down the road would MAYBEEEE help fuel mileage?

Even though it's a completely rebuilt 305, it still doesn't feel like it has as much power as I'd like, mostly for getting onto the highway or taking off quick to get out of a parking lot etc.

Blackpony · 06-24-2013, 01:24 PM

I put an ls1 5.7 in my truck and love it! The weight reduction with the aluminum block is my prefered over the iron 6.0. The added cubes might get you 10-15 hp apples to apples but the 50+ lbs weight savings makes up for and then some with how the truck drives and handles. I also moved my motor back 1 inch so that the trans bolted up in the factory location thus shifting more weight to the rear. I weighed my truck with corner scales and this is what i ended up with. All aluminum ls1, 1/2 tank gas, no driver. This is my normal daily weight..

02-24-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox I hit the jackpot.... I found a 2002 Corvette engine with the all aluminum block/engine combo. The block and heads are like 130lbs Getting fuel injection, harness, computer etc... waiting to see if it has an automatic or 6speed tranny... a six speed-LS1 will be CRAZY I'M VERY...VERY...VERY...VERY... excited about this one anyone rolling a 6speed in their C10???? I need input please __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build Last edited by 81ShrtBox; 02-24-2011 at 09:19 AM.

02-24-2011, 10:26 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox I hate to burst your bubble, but a Corvette uses a transaxle. That will be tough to adapt, but a 4L60E or T56 are easy enough to find. Should be a cool project! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-24-2011, 10:41 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox Nice find, but how much? Finding them isn't hard, but finding them cheap can be. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-24-2011, 02:20 PM	#4
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox Whole deal will run roughly $700-$800 __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

02-24-2011, 02:48 PM	#5
JBRAVO383 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 39	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox What are your plans with the motor? keep it stock orrr??

02-24-2011, 06:44 PM	#6
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02-24-2011, 10:40 PM	#8
Shawn5488 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central IN Posts: 87	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox Man I would have to resell that thing and buy a regular old 6.0, that is a cool engine though.

02-25-2011, 10:55 AM	#10
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox The price is awesome. If it falls through check into the all aluminum LS2. It's about the same weight as the LS1 but has more cubes and better compression ratio with mo power. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-25-2011, 01:45 PM	#12
JBRAVO383 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 39	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox My buddy has about 5500 into his ls1 in his firebird. HEads cam crank pistons intake exhaust. With the t56 and 12 bolt he made 505 hp and 503 ft lbs. he changed over to a th400 w/ a brake so the car will be more consistant and he wont have to keep replacing clutches. I dont know what your plans are for the ls1, but you can make a lot of power with them. Just doing an intake exhaust, heads, cam, and tune. you should make between 4-450 hp with that. Maybe refer to LS1 tech's website or performance trucks website. Just sayin. Thats my .02 Last edited by JBRAVO383; 02-25-2011 at 01:46 PM.

02-25-2011, 03:39 PM	#13
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox I plan on swapping camshafts, new rings, new gaskets etc.. get it programed and ride. not looking to break any records. 400-450hp is fine... I am adding single chamber race mufflers and headers... __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

02-25-2011, 05:28 PM	#14
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox Damn that's a great find for that price. I think I would just scoop it up if I could but that's just me. Gonna to be one hella of sweet ride that's for sure Keep us posted. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-26-2011, 07:13 AM	#15
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox He's sending me pics today. From what I was told its a Z06. I will post pics when I get some. It has low mileage, the car was totalled in a roll over. __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build Last edited by 81ShrtBox; 02-26-2011 at 07:14 AM.

02-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#16
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox If it's a low miler ..leave tha rings alone..no need in cracking a good motor open//

06-02-2011, 08:51 PM	#18
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox Forgot to post that the engine ended up being a LS6 with the 6speed. I swapped the 6speed for a 4L65 from a wrecked GTO This gonna be one cool truck when its done. But... its on hold for a minute until my daily driver is back operational... __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-24-2013, 12:49 AM	#19
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox that package didnt work out... but I found a 6.0 LS1 already done up with Carb and MSD setup. This one is definately the real deal... I have video of the car running, pics of the engine in the car and I know the seller personally. Went into depression behind that last engine. Truck had been in the same spot almost 2yrs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build



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06-24-2013, 08:58 AM	#20
cyclefreak207 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Duncanville, TX Posts: 219	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox Definitely wanna see this! __________________ 86 Short Bed Build I don't always downshift when I want to change lanes... But when I do, I make sure it's next to a prius so they know I'm hurting the environment!

06-24-2013, 10:11 AM	#23
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox I wont leave it up for long.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-24-2013, 01:24 PM	#25
Blackpony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 308	Re: Found a 2002 Corvette LS1 for the Shortbox I put an ls1 5.7 in my truck and love it! The weight reduction with the aluminum block is my prefered over the iron 6.0. The added cubes might get you 10-15 hp apples to apples but the 50+ lbs weight savings makes up for and then some with how the truck drives and handles. I also moved my motor back 1 inch so that the trans bolted up in the factory location thus shifting more weight to the rear. I weighed my truck with corner scales and this is what i ended up with. All aluminum ls1, 1/2 tank gas, no driver. This is my normal daily weight..

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