...block. There have been many threads on the various boards about there being LS6 blocks in our Fbody's, however I stumbled across this one on CamaroZ28.com ...LS1 or LS6 ...VERY interesting, with many good links. It's long, but if you have the time check it out
...If the "bullseye" method is correct, ...my '02 SS (Aug. '01 build) has the LS1 block Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
I will have to check mine out.Thanks! Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
LS1 here Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
You may have an LS6 block but don't expect performance gains over the LS1 block.
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
There is an article on this in the July issue of GM High-Tech Performance.
Posted by ErinMarie (Member # 1422) on :
hmmmmm...... i will have to check mine out...might be a good selling point to my SS!
i need all the help i can get...i only have a little over a week before the new car gets here!
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
I have a an LS6 block.....just not in my Camaro. Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a an LS6 block.....just not in my Camaro.
...braggart Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
No brag just fact, from a HAPPY GUY!!!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
What's the tell? I couldn't find it in the link?
Posted by ONE BAD BIRD (Member # 1640) on :
Sweet I have the 1168 block
LS6 for me Posted by Voiceguy (Member # 844) on :
Hi there! I'm sorry but I got in late here. First, would it be possible for a 2000 SS to have a Z06 block, and second, how do you tell one from another?
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
Look at the front passenger side of the block. There is a leading edge that may have a circle or "bullseye" shape, like a BB hitting a glass. If it's there then it's LS1, if no circle then it's LS6. If you follow the SLP thread there are photos posted of each block.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
quote:Originally posted by ONE BAD BIRD: Sweet I have the 1168 block
LS6 for me
Oh sure, rub it in! Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :
I wonder if I have an LS6 Block on my 1998 SS? Posted by 2K1SunsetSS (Member # 854) on :
Doh, mine is an ls1.
oh well. Posted by John01SS (Member # 511) on :
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a an LS6 block.....just not in my Camaro.
Hey Dan, which "block" you bringing to the Glen in a couple weeks?
- John
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jim Mac: I wonder if I have an LS6 Block on my 1998 SS?
Only if YOU put it there! Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
quote:Originally posted by John01SS:
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: I have a an LS6 block.....just not in my Camaro.
Hey Dan, which "block" you bringing to the Glen in a couple weeks?
- John
The LS6!! That is what that block is for!! My beater car
Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on :
Another #12561168 LS6 block.
Funny thing. I was told by reliable sources LAST YEAR that mine was an LS6 block. I stopped telling people that because I was ridiculed. My informer told me that all LEs made in 2002 took advantage of the stronger block. I'm not saying it's true, but I have yet to hear from a 35th LE owner with a build date in 02 that has not identified its block as a 12561168 LS6.
BTW, mine has no bullseye. But I wasn't certain until I verified the casting # because the block isn't as dark as I was lead to believe an LS6 would look.
So thats that, pretty happy.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hookerf14: [QB] Another #12561168 LS6 block.
My informer told me that all LEs made in 2002 took advantage of the stronger block. I'm not saying it's true, but I have yet to hear from a 35th LE owner with a build date in 02 that has not identified its block as a 12561168 LS6.
Bullseye on mine .
Posted by MMMM_ERT (Member # 1599) on :
I have the Bullseye LS1 block in my 01 SS, but im not surprised the way it drinks oil. People with the LS6 blocks, I belive, have little or no oil consumption.
Luck o the draw i 'spose... Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on :
Ed, What is the build date on your LE?
Posted by ONE BAD BIRD (Member # 1640) on :
quote:Originally posted by DaddySS:
quote:Originally posted by ONE BAD BIRD: Sweet I have the 1168 block
LS6 for me
Oh sure, rub it in!
Too bad my car doesn't work
Motor looks so pretty just sitting there though Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hookerf14: Ed, What is the build date on your LE?
I believe it was in the 1st part of December 01
Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
Anyone know the final story on this? Are the production dates correct? reason for asking is that our car is a 1999 and has no bullseye markings on the block. I thought the timeline for this was well after 99 production???Anyone??
Posted by Fbodfather (Member # 1119) on :
model year 2001 and beyond.
Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: model year 2001 and beyond.
Thank you Scott, that is what I thought. Have a great day.
Ralph
Posted by SSGus (Member # 1897) on :
2002 with no "Bulls Eye" So do I assume = ass - u- me I have an LS6? Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on :
quote:Originally posted by SSGus: 2002 with no "Bulls Eye" So do I assume = ass - u- me I have an LS6?
You have cleared the first hurdle. Now its time to put her up on a lift and check the casting #. I have yet to hear of anyone without the "bullseye" casting marks ending up with an LS1 block. But the casting # puts any doubt to rest. Good luck. Posted by Camaro_Woody (Member # 1619) on :
Could someone take a picture of the "bullseye" so I can know what to look for?
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Have no bullseye on my engine block so it looks like I cleared the first hurdle as well. Where do you look for the casting number? Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
...check the links in the 1st post of this thread, ...there are pics etc. that detail location of casting, and photos of 'bullseye'...
Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on :
The first pic is an LS1 casting, the second is an LS6 casting. Kevin is correct, look through his link at the beginning of this thread, there is all the info you will need.
[ 21. July 2003, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: Hookerf14 ]
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by ss_rs_z: Have no bullseye on my engine block so it looks like I cleared the first hurdle as well. Where do you look for the casting number?
Ken,here is your engine!
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Thanks Greg. If it weren't for you and Brian I would never have known about not having the bullseye. Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by ss_rs_z: Thanks Greg. If it weren't for you and Brian I would never have known about not having the bullseye.
Now take target pratice at some Rustangs! Posted by SteelHorse (Member # 1725) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Look at the front passenger side of the block. There is a leading edge that may have a circle or "bullseye" shape, like a BB hitting a glass. If it's there then it's LS1, if no circle then it's LS6. If you follow the SLP thread there are photos posted of each block.
The strange thing is, I have seen untouched Z06 with the bullseye.
[ 21. August 2003, 09:29 AM: Message edited by: SteelHorse ]
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by SteelHorse:
quote:Originally posted by Hawkeye: Look at the front passenger side of the block. There is a leading edge that may have a circle or "bullseye" shape, like a BB hitting a glass. If it's there then it's LS1, if no circle then it's LS6. If you follow the SLP thread there are photos posted of each block.
The strange thing is, I have seen untouched Z06 with the bullseye.
That may change everything we thought we knew about the "Bullseye".
Posted by CamaroSSgal (Member # 1870) on :
I've been looking for this topic...thanks!!! Need to check the hubby's new car.
What are the casting numbers that we should be looking for to find out if it is a LS6 vs. LS1???
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