Newbie Question

**2005silvergto** · 02-05-2007, 04:11 PM

Hello to all, I just have a quick question. Would a 4.8 motor benefit from stock LS1 heads, intake, and an LS6 stock camshaft and tuned of course? I have a friend that wants to do this to his truck and i don't have a answer for him as to is it is beneficial.

Thanks

**bills98ta** · 02-19-2007, 02:48 PM

NO... You'd be dropping the compression alot. If you plan on a turbo or charger, then YES !!! Just my opinion !!! Bill

**LS2Tuner** · 02-19-2007, 09:47 PM

Look at the scrap yards LS motors are getting plentifull with all the kids totaling them every weekend. Tell him to spen the money on doing a full swap to a 5.3 or 6.0!!! If you can't find one local there is always Ebay.

**Sarge** · 02-20-2007, 03:52 AM

Absolutely do not try and make Anna Nichole out of Barbie, I agree with LS2Tuner.....Swap the block and do it up right....Also consider the cost. Heads etc versus a LS1 ready to go...
I would expect the cost of both projects or should I say either project to be close to the same....

**LS2Tuner** · 02-20-2007, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Sarge

Absolutely do not try and make Anna Nichole out of Barbie, I agree with LS2Tuner.....Swap the block and do it up right....Also consider the cost. Heads etc versus a LS1 ready to go...
I would expect the cost of both projects or should I say either project to be close to the same....

Great anology there Sarge!!!!