General LSX Automobile Discussion - Why did the LS2 have a short production life?

Just curious as to why the LS2 only lasted a from 05-09 in production vehicles. Seems strange for G.M. who uses a engine for decades usually. So, if anyone has any ideas...

Just another variant that was replaced by a newer variant. The ls3 is about to have the same fate here in the next year or so when the 5.5 direct injected engines come out.

I mean the ls1 only lasted 7 years, the l76 and the 6.0 truck engine only lasted 3 years I believe...

Same with engines in the past...tbi engines, tpi...crossfire...etc.

Gotta change it up to stay with the times. The ls based engines have had a long run...not near as long as the original small block but still...

Cars are getting faster and faster nowadays and technology is constantly improving. I think that they come out with a new motor every 5-7 years to be competitive with the other manufacturers who are coming out with new and improved powerplants. I believe that both the LT1 and LS1 were only in production for about one year longer than the LS2. However, I think the Chevy 305 was in production for like 25 years or something like that though.

The LS2 was in production for only 4 years the LS1 was used for 8 (97-04).

Just another variant that was replaced by a newer variant. The ls3 is about to have the same fate here in the next year or so when the 5.5 direct injected engines come out.

Well but the architecture of the lsx's are pretty much the same, Isn't the new engine going to be DOHC?

The LS2 was in production for only 4 years the LS1 was used for 8 (97-04).

Yeah, the LS1 was in production for about 8 years. I forgot all about the Holden's and GTO's that used the LS1 after '02, don't know why I was just thinking of the F-Bodies. Also, the LS2 was used in the Trailbazer SS and Saab 9-7x Aero in '09 so I'm counting 5 years for the LS2, including 2005 because it was in the Corvette.

hell no the 5.5 will not be DOHC still a good ole pushrod

Well but the architecture of the lsx's are pretty much the same, Isn't the new engine going to be DOHC?

i hope not. if its any ohc motors im done. :takethat: ohc motors.

I mean the ls1 only lasted 7 years, the l76 and the 6.0 truck engine only lasted 3 years I believe...

Same with engines in the past...tbi engines, tpi...crossfire...etc.

Gotta change it up to stay with the times. The ls based engines have had a long run...not near as long as the original small block but still...

They still make 6.0 truck engines..

i hope not. if its any ohc motors im done. :takethat: ohc motors.

I know 1.5k for just the cams. No thank you...

hell no the 5.5 will not be DOHC still a good ole pushrod

This^ Except I hope it isn't 5.5. Id prefer 5.7+ even 5.3L with a turbo/supercharger would be acceptable.

its definitely going to be a 5.5, direct fuel injection, a power adder's dream come true.

Wow 5.5 liters WTF GM, why not atleast 6.2 liters!!!

Wow 5.5 liters WTF GM, why not atleast 6.2 liters!!!

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standards thats why

Don't worry DI will mean it will make more power and get better gas mileage