C5AJ

I was wondering if anyone had any inside information on when the LS2 block would be available for sale from dealers and GM wholesale outlets?

WhiteDiamond

I think this will be very difficult to predict. I would guess it won't be available until the engine is in full production and the C6 isn't scheduled to start production until early 3rd quarter... Any insiders??

Chicago Crew UnderBoss

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WHITEDIAMOND:

What can one expect to pay on the average would you say for a C6 vert. I have a friend very interested and my guess would be around 56 to 57K or so fully loaded. Also, as often done, will the dealers in your opinion be seeking to get 5K or so over list price for a new C6 vert in typical bullshit greedy fashion?

The highlander

What is the difference advantage of the LS2 block??? interchangeable with the ls1 heads?

Why not go with an LS6 block?

DrkPhx

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Because the LS2 block will be factory bored to 6.0 liters and is aluminum.

Usually GM will make new parts available right before the car/truck is released for delivery to the dealers. It would seem most of the parts for the LS2 will interchange with the LS1 including heads (but I'm guessing GM changed the head bolt pattern) and intake. I guess we will have to wait and see.

WhiteDiamond

Definately off topic, but I am guessing the Vert to be close to 60K loaded and I am participating with a dealership that supports a Corvette forum such that my price is 500 under MSRP.

Todd

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Hopefully the heads and blocks will all be interchangeable with only some problems with the intake and exhaust fitments. Either way I'll be waiting till the engine for the C6 ZO6 comes out with even more displacement and the 3 valve heads. The 3 valve heads are going to make rediculous amounts of power once they hit the aftermarket. Heads and cam packages will be unreal

goober35

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From what i am told and have gathered the LS2 is a AL 6.0 and will run the LQ9 piston(flattop) and will also run the LQ9 heads. But the only dif will be the block is AL.

WhiteDiamond

The LS2 head is an all new design based off of the LS6 head, so no, the LS2 does not run the LQ9 head. No specific information on the internals yet, so I can't say if the same LQ9 pistons are being used.

Todd

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the LS7 Z06 is just going to have a longer stroke. if you want a 4" bore aluminum, just get the LS2 when it comes out. That's what I've heard anyway... that's my plan

FAST LS1

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The displacement I've heard on the corvetteforum is either going to be 6.2L or 7.0L. Either way the ZO6 will be getting these 3 valve heads.

johnny p

I'd imagine it would be in that area (56 to 57K) Easily , Obviously we know the Dealers in are area (Chicago & srr. Suburbs) are virtually gonna have SKI MASK'S on when the C6 is released , Now I know why I hate Car salesmen.

Vents

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the head bolt pattern appears to be the same from the pics i've seen. as soon as i get a parts catalog update w/ the LS1 intakes, heads/blocks, i'm ordering them and taking pics and an intake for my car the heads will most likley be revised LS6

goober35

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I dont think yall have notist that the motor in the pic is a truck motor.
I would love to know how any one would know how the heads are design if the motor is not even out yet.

stuckatcuse

The best workup I've seen on the LS2 is over at the corvette action center....

You guys see that the block will have iron sleeves cast in place, with a 3.62 stroke??
Why not just sleeve an LS1 Block... Won't the LS2 block be about 3K when it comes out anyway???? Hmmmmm

Bowtieman4life

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In the latest R&T or Motortrend, I don't remember which one, they said the ZO6 will be out a year after the C6 and it will have a 6.3 that makes around 500hp. It's the same block but will have a longer stroke.

LeadSled1

From what I have heard the LS2 does not have the knock sensor in the valley area. They are relocated to the outside of the block. FYI.