How do i tell if i have the ls6 block in my 01 ss

[WICKEDLS1]

where could i llok to see if i have the ls6 or the ls1 in my 01 ss camaro i read on one of the stickys that a small percentage of the 01's came with a ls6 block and intake in stead of the ls1

any iedas?? part numbers and locations would be great

[pajeff02]

There is a number on top of the block behind the driver side head. It's quite difficult to see -- you'll need a telescoping mirror and a flashlight. Not sure about '01s... I thought it was the later '02s that received the LS6 block. I'll go find a part number and brb.

[pajeff02]

I think the LS6 block number is 12561168. Will double check.

[WICKEDLS1]

Alright thanks and i though i had heard something about it but it never hurts to check

btw thats a pita to see

[02fbody35th]

also if you look in front of the passenger side head the ls1 block will have a little bullseye mark in the casting. the ls6 does not have it

[MeGoFast]

You mention LS6 intake and its my understanding all 01 and 02 F-body's with the V8 received it.
For what its worth-I have an article from a Mag I cut out that mentioned about 15% of 01's have the LS6 Block and about 25% are in 02's. It also mentions of possibly being able to tell by the luster of the block, a Nemak Engine plant block casting is duller=possible LS6 block and a Montupet plant is shinier=LS1 block.
Have fun trying to read them numbers with the cowl overhang.

[WICKEDLS1]

yeah i tried that whole ordeal and theres not a mirror in this world thats capeable of getting behind that and finding the casting number i also cleaned the whole engine this weekend and it is pretty dull but there is a casting on the passenger head in the front that reads 241 would that mean anything

[pajeff02]

yeah i tried that whole ordeal and theres not a mirror in this world thats capeable of getting behind that and finding the casting number i also cleaned the whole engine this weekend and it is pretty dull but there is a casting on the passenger head in the front that reads 241 would that mean anything

241 casting number is simply for the head -- doesn't tell you anything about the block. I was able to read my block number from beneath the car utilizing a telescoping mirror and a flashlight.

[MeGoFast]

241 casting number is simply for the head -- doesn't tell you anything about the block. I was able to read my block number from beneath the car utilizing a telescoping mirror and a flashlight.

One thing Pajeff02 didn't mention is he has a sweetass garage setup with a lift making this easier.

[pajeff02]

One thing Pajeff02 didn't mention is he has a sweetass garage setup with a lift making this easier.

Even with a lift it wasn't easy.

[WICKEDLS1]

alright i work up here at a dealership so maybe i can talk my boss into letting me lift it up but its not showing any mark on the block infront of the head also any iedas on changing the passengerside spark plugs i already did the driverside last night but the others are going to be a PITA

[pajeff02]

alright i work up here at a dealership so maybe i can talk my boss into letting me lift it up but its not showing any mark on the block infront of the head also any iedas on changing the passengerside spark plugs i already did the driverside last night but the others are going to be a PITA

Casting number is on the back of the block behind the driver side head. Go at plug number 8 from under the car -- much easier than from the top. Also, for better access to the other plugs, remove the coil packs. One connector and a couple of bolts is all.

[WICKEDLS1]

ok i will try and tackle that tonight since i will already have it up in the air

[TLS_Addict]

One thing Pajeff02 didn't mention is he has a sweetass garage setup with a lift making this easier.

+1 on that, as well as about every tool known to man.

[WICKEDLS1]

Can i borrow your shop??

[pajeff02]

Can i borrow your shop??

Absolutely. Be a bit of a drive for you though.

[WICKEDLS1]

NA ill just ups my car there and buy a plane ticket a week later hahaha