Ls2 or Ls7 which one?
10-15-2011, 09:00 AM
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Ls2 or Ls7 which one? Have a pretty good lead on a buyer for my truck which has got me thinking about a different route for my next build. Its definitely going to be boosted. The vehicle is going to be an AWD 1st generation (square body) S-10,
To the point:
Right now I have an LS2 Disassembled in my living room storing it for a possible build up. but im lacking a few necessary parts like the intake manifold etc to get it up and running,
second option, I can buy a complete LS7 minus transmission for $9000 from a somewhat local salvage yard.
What should I do, go LS2+ boost or stock LS7 and boostify it?
To the point:
Right now I have an LS2 Disassembled in my living room storing it for a possible build up. but im lacking a few necessary parts like the intake manifold etc to get it up and running,
second option, I can buy a complete LS7 minus transmission for $9000 from a somewhat local salvage yard.
What should I do, go LS2+ boost or stock LS7 and boostify it?
Last edited by dstappity; 10-15-2011 at 02:00 PM.
10-15-2011, 08:18 PM
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Personally, I think the LS2 would be what I would go with if I planned on boosting a motor. I've heard many, many bad things about LS7's under boost, they can be made to handle it though no doubt. I believe it's just the thin cylinder walls and crap pistons that are the weaknesses with them.
