10-24-2016, 04:11 PM | #1 |
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C6 ls2?
Hi,
I found a reasonably priced Corvette C6 engine I am considering for my 1959 Fleetside. I like the thought of a Corvette powered truck.... How have you resolved the rear mounted trans? Ia there a conversion kit to get the automatic trans mounted on the engine? Or do you go with the GTO combo? Any other thoughs on the C6 LS2? Regards, Johan |
10-24-2016, 04:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: C6 ls2?
You would need a conventional transmission like a 4L65E or 4L80E from a passenger car or 2WD truck. You can't make the rear-mount Corvette setup work in your truck (in any practical manner, at least).
There's no reason it needs to be an electronic transmission though, it could be a TH400 or TH350 as well. Heck, you could stick a powerglide behind it!
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10-25-2016, 03:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: C6 ls2?
Thanks! So there is nothing different with the Corvette LS2? Meaning that a conventional gearbox bolt up without a conversion kit (to use engine without the torque box)?
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10-25-2016, 04:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: C6 ls2?
Thanks! So there is nothing different with the Corvette LS2? Meaning that a conventional gearbox bolt up without a conversion kit (to use engine without the torque box)?
Regards, Johan |
10-25-2016, 04:27 PM | #5 |
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Re: C6 ls2?
no, all the LS2s are the same. They are also everywhere so don't get too worked up because it's a "corvette" engine. It's also a SSR, TBSS, CTSV , GTO engine. And probably more.
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