6.2 swap thread

[mikeyss]

That sounds good, but it sounds like you're using the 5.3 starter on your 6.2. You may want to switch it out eventually, it may burn up on you.
Great job on your swap, it looks factory and extra kudos that you did this without a lift.

 

[ls1frc]

Thank you Mike! It's funny you mention that because I thought about the starter, but I bought a Mr Gasket one that did not have the proper connections. I will return it and buy one for the 6.2. 148k on the starter, time for it to be swapped anyway.

 

[ls1frc]

Also noticed my trans dipstick doesn't lock in the tube anymore

 

[ls1frc]

Will I be ok with reman starter?

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-336-...ld=1&keywords=336-2144A&qid=1607913212&sr=8-1

 

[Geotrash]

I’ve had good luck with rebuilt and reman starters over the years. I like that one is sold by AC Delco also.


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[ls1frc]

Yeah i got it from the ac delco part finder. Says its for denali 6.2

 

[Tonyrodz]

That's a great price. I just paid almost $200 for a new one from Advance.

 

[mikeyss]

Will I be ok with reman starter?

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-336-...ld=1&keywords=336-2144A&qid=1607913212&sr=8-1

Just make sure it's for a 6.0 or 6.2.

 

[kbuskill]

Just make sure it's for a 6.0 or 6.2.

Out of curiosity, are they physically the same size and the one for the 6.2 just has more windings to make it more powerful or are they different sizes?

What I'm getting at is, will the 6.2 starter bolt up to a 5.3 without issue?

I am guessing so, since he put his 5.3 starter on his 6.2.

 

[mikeyss]

I believe they look the same, it's just what's on the inside that's different.

 

[PatDTN]

Aaaaaaaaarrrrgh. It never occurred to me that there was a different starter. I reused my 220k mile 5.3 starter and have noticed it sounds sluggish. Crap that little dandy is hard to get out and in!

 

[ls1frc]

Was just thinking with headers off its super easy. Now my headers are on I bet itll be hard and I used a non reusable remflex gasket.

 

[PatDTN]

Access to the wires and stuff through the right wheelwell.

 

[ls1frc]

Noticed my hot oil pressure does get pretty low. 25ish at idle. I am just using basic oil for now gonna change it a few times before putting synthetic in.

It pumps up immediately when hitting throttle but seems to cap at 50psi or so. Wonder if its the relief valve

 

[1BADI5]

Congrats man on the successful swap! No better feeling then seeing it all come together and run!

ON that note, what would you be looking to get for those PRC heads?

 

[ls1frc]

Congrats man on the successful swap! No better feeling then seeing it all come together and run!

ON that note, what would you be looking to get for those PRC heads?

Thank you. Not sure on the heads, they're $1600 new and I am open to offers.

 

[ls1frc]

Looks like I actually needed to 10% more pressure spring with the Johnson lifters. I'm not gonna sweat it though, 20-25 at idle is still enough.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forum...318339-johnson-2110-lifters-oil-pressure.html

 

[1BADI5]

Thank you. Not sure on the heads, they're $1600 new and I am open to offers.

Where are you located? I don't want to low ball you, but know shipping cost can be a *****.

 

[ls1frc]

Played with the VVT today doing some part throttle tuning.

With the stock advance DIC showed about 9.7 MPG. Was able to get it back up to 12.1 by retarding the cam. Looks like it only maxes out at about 8 degrees though. I thought I could get 11, but I guess the limiter is a little aggressive.


It's definitely worse mileage than the 5.3, but that could also be from the CTSV converter.

I am going to modify the shifts too so it shifts earlier, the 6.2 doesn't need to be revved out at all to get moving. Its amazing.

 

[ls1frc]

Where are you located? I don't want to low ball you, but know shipping cost can be a *****.

I am in Bucks County, PA.