LS2 w/ LS3 top end VS. LS3... power potential and differences?
06-12-2009, 01:00 PM
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LS2 w/ LS3 top end VS. LS3... power potential and differences? I am looking at building another engine, and I want to go with a stock displacement LS2 or LS3 engine. I want to use the LS3 top end with this setup, and there is a significant difference in cost between the bottom ends. What advantages, other than a few cubic inches, would the LS3 bottom end have over the LS2, and would there be a noticeable difference in power and torque on a naturally aspirated motor? Thanks!
06-12-2009, 11:48 PM
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I am looking at building another engine, and I want to go with a stock displacement LS2 or LS3 engine. I want to use the LS3 top end with this setup, and there is a significant difference in cost between the bottom ends. What advantages, other than a few cubic inches, would the LS3 bottom end have over the LS2, and would there be a noticeable difference in power and torque on a naturally aspirated motor? Thanks!
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Stock for stock the ls3 is better. but aftermarket is still better for ls1/ls2. a year they will be the same. I still like the aftermarket ls2 stuff over ls3 and some time over ls7 heads because of the greater power band.
TO help pick out which would be the better head for your engine we need to know. engine size/ rpms range/ type of use/ weight of car /
TO help pick out which would be the better head for your engine we need to know. engine size/ rpms range/ type of use/ weight of car /
