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Originally Posted by 64skylarkls1
You are correct about the LS6 manifold, I did a bit more research directly after my last post. Initially it appears that my 02 SS Z28 donor camaro would have come with the LS6 mainfold and block. So now I need to find out "When is an LS1 an LS1 and when is it an LS6? Is it the cam/springs that make the difference....the heads...the tune....? The only thing I can say positively is that I have more research to do! I would give my right *^% to talk to the LS Jedi Master as I've spent hundreds of hours in research starting with the basics of Protouring.
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The 01-02 f bodys got the LS6 intake, but a little smaller cam then the 98-00's due to the fact they had to reduce emissions because the LS6 intake did away with the EGR valve.
The last half of 2002 they ran out of LS1 blocks and just used LS6 blocks in the final f bodys. Their are no advantages of having a LS6 block over a LS1 block though, they are basically the same.
The 02-04 Z06 cam is a very cheap option for a small cam upgrade, but I would honestly wait until you have a little extra cash and put a nice cam in that will get you some ground thumping sound plus more ponies. The Z06 cam would need Z06 springs and a 7.350" pushrods too, although I think a lot of people just run the factory length (factory are 7.400).
Also be sure to check the casting number on your heads. If they are 243 you will have one of the highest factory horse power motors you could get out of a camaro (4th gen)