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Old 11-04-2005, 06:00 PM
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Livernois Motorsports has begun doing LS2 engine development on our Super Flow Engine Dynamometer. This test will provide BHP numbers. We will be testing several different combinations using a stock LS2 shortblock with factory GM electronics. We are developing stage 1,2 and 3 camshafts for the LS1-LS2 style engines. We will test LS6-LS2 style cylinder heads in stock configuration, as well as Livernois own LS6-LS2 style CNC version of the cylinder head that was developed with our in house CNC Machine. We will also be testing various aftermarket cylinder heads available to the general public....AFR, All Pro, ET...The results should be useful information to all!!

We have based lined the LS2 engine with 402 hp stock which verifies the GM advertised 405 hp. We’ll be posting the results as we get them throughout the entire test. Please be patient as this test is going to be fit in during our regular work schedule.

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Rick,
Sounds like a really good plan to provide us with some great info! The different head comparisons alone will be worth the wait.

Also, what intakes will you be using? Any chance of getting a GMPP intake on say the best h/c setup after its all done?

Keep up the good work!
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Below you will find a graph showing the stock Baseline vs. Stage II Livernois Motorsports Camshaft Only. We saw gains of approximatley 80 hp and 20 ft. lbs. Keep in mind these are engine dyno (BHP) numbers and not chassis dyno (RWHP) numbers.



Classic: As of now we are using the stock LS2 manifold, I'm not sure what others (if any) are planned, but I'll keep updating the thread as we get results.

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Originally Posted by LivernoisMotorsports
Below you will find a graph showing the stock Baseline vs. Stage II Livernois Motorsports Camshaft Only. We saw gains of approximatley 80 hp and 20 ft. lbs. Keep in mind these are engine dyno (BHP) numbers and not chassis dyno (RWHP) numbers. Rick
That is JUST camshaft change, no tuning, headers, or other bolt ons?
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Originally Posted by gto69judge
That is JUST camshaft change, no tuning, headers, or other bolt ons?
The engine has a set of dyno headers installed, but they were used in the stock baseline as well. The graph was a camshaft and tuning, but the tuning was just to get the A/F where it was in the baseline. (no other nolt-on's)

We will be testing our own CNC heads, Darts, and ETP's very shortly.

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so assuming you cant interchange LS1 & LS2 camshafts, will there be camshaft selections for the LS2 or is there already? (other than the one you have listed here??
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I am looking forward to your results with the new Dart heads compared to other vendors heads..I am in the market for a set of heads..
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Originally Posted by LivernoisMotorsports
Livernois Motorsports has begun doing LS2 engine development on our Super Flow Engine Dynamometer. This test will provide BHP numbers. We will be testing several different combinations using a stock LS2 shortblock with factory GM electronics. We are developing stage 1,2 and 3 camshafts for the LS1-LS2 style engines. We will test LS6-LS2 style cylinder heads in stock configuration, as well as Livernois own LS6-LS2 style CNC version of the cylinder head that was developed with our in house CNC Machine. We will also be testing various aftermarket cylinder heads available to the general public....AFR, All Pro, ET...The results should be useful information to all!!

We have based lined the LS2 engine with 402 hp stock which verifies the GM advertised 405 hp. We’ll be posting the results as we get them throughout the entire test. Please be patient as this test is going to be fit in during our regular work schedule.

Regards,

Rick LeBlanc
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Hey Rick,

I'm the tech editor of Popular Hot Rodding magazine.. be sure to keep me in the loop on this through email

I always love lsx related news..

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Steve, check pm's.

Thank you

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Steve, check pm's.

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please answer this? can you use any LS1 camshafts in an LS2 engine? ie TR224, TSP, or any that you carry.? If not what is available for the LS2?" Thank you!
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Good Topic, keep us informed, thanks!
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Originally Posted by NO5.0
please answer this? can you use any LS1 camshafts in an LS2 engine? ie TR224, TSP, or any that you carry.? If not what is available for the LS2?" Thank you!
NO5.0 the cams are the same, so any LS1 cam will work in an LS2. We have several custom grind and off the shelf cams available. Give us a call at 313-561-5500 or email info@livernoismotorsports.com

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Thanks!!!
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Below you will find a graph showing the Stage II Livernois Motorsports Camshaft Only vs. Stage II Livernois Motorsports Camshaft and Stage I Livernois Motorsports CNC LS2/LS6 Cylinder Heads. We saw gains of approximatley 30 hp and 20 ft. lbs. with the heads. This puts us at + 110 hp and + 40 ft. lbs. over the stock baseline.

These LS6 heads will be available fully ported and assembled very shortly for under $1,000!

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Do Livernois have any flow #'s on these heads yet ??? I am interest in getting a set of these if there under a 1000 bucks



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