LS2 dyno / displacement question
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LS2 dyno / displacement question
I bought a road race car with an LS2 in it and not much documentation (but from a reputable local former road racer).
What I do know:
LS2
ARE 2 stage dry sump system
L92 carb intake
Holley carb
Unknown:
Cubic inches (was thought to be 4" stroker)
Compression (he ran it on 112 leaded, so I will too - no cats, no O2 sensors)
head work (probably something done to it)
cam specs (not stock, not a monster)
So.... I believe it is NOT a 4" stroker based on the 6600 rpm hp peak and the relatively low corresponding torque number.
Dynojet dyno...... 9" rear and a Jerico WC4 trans.
I am not unhappy with the results. Just curious about more info. I am thinking it's more like a stock stroke crank --- anyone agree?
Thoughts?
Thanks
What I do know:
LS2
ARE 2 stage dry sump system
L92 carb intake
Holley carb
Unknown:
Cubic inches (was thought to be 4" stroker)
Compression (he ran it on 112 leaded, so I will too - no cats, no O2 sensors)
head work (probably something done to it)
cam specs (not stock, not a monster)
So.... I believe it is NOT a 4" stroker based on the 6600 rpm hp peak and the relatively low corresponding torque number.
Dynojet dyno...... 9" rear and a Jerico WC4 trans.
I am not unhappy with the results. Just curious about more info. I am thinking it's more like a stock stroke crank --- anyone agree?
Thoughts?
Thanks
#3
Trans is a dog ring Jerico WC4 4 speed. Road Race trans.
Thanks
#5
Good info. Thanks Mike.
#6
Also, on same dyno last year on my stock LS3 with only a medium sized cam (didn't have specs - estimating here) and throttle body and a tune, made 465 whp and 437 wtq. That car has an 8.8 rear though.
See attached. Just a little surprised I guess.... or maybe the LS3 is really that superior over an LS2 with more work and cubes......
See attached. Just a little surprised I guess.... or maybe the LS3 is really that superior over an LS2 with more work and cubes......
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#8
Found out what the heads are on this LS2..... and now I think I am even more disappointed or perplexed why it only made 472 wheel hp. Maybe the cam is mismatched.
The heads are WCCH stage 3 L92's...... that's a pretty bad *** head!
http://www.proheads.com/WCCH_L92.html
The heads are WCCH stage 3 L92's...... that's a pretty bad *** head!
http://www.proheads.com/WCCH_L92.html
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How big a carb? Maybe too small?
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You don't say or know the cam spec- I would find that out, along with which carb you are using. One or the other, or both are choking your power potential. I doubt it's the heads. WCCH is usually good stuff!
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I will have the carb info soon when I call Pro Systems back after Thanksgiving. The heads do seem bad ***.... and only intended for engines over 400" which further makes me believe this is a 4" stroker as I was told.
WCCH also confirmed today that the chamber us 75cc. So maybe the compression is not ideal. I dunno.
I am pretty sure now that it is a 4" stroker as the previous owner recalled.... he just didn't have receipts or much for records. Was built many years ago. But he is a trustworthy guy and the rest of the car is legit.
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Originally Posted by flash68
The heads do seem bad ***.... and only intended for engines over 400" which further makes me believe this is a 4" stroker as I was told.
WCCH also confirmed today that the chamber us 75cc. So maybe the compression is not ideal. I dunno.I am pretty sure now that it is a 4" stroker as the previous owner recalled.... he just didn't have receipts or much for records. Was built many years ago. But he is a trustworthy guy and the rest of the car is legit.
WCCH also confirmed today that the chamber us 75cc. So maybe the compression is not ideal. I dunno.I am pretty sure now that it is a 4" stroker as the previous owner recalled.... he just didn't have receipts or much for records. Was built many years ago. But he is a trustworthy guy and the rest of the car is legit.
Unfortunately I think your results are in line with my previous comment. Decent for a 364 not so good for a 400+ with high end heads
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Yeah. Once I confirm the carb info, the last key piece is really the cam I suppose.....
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Pro Systems says the carb is a 780 cfm road race carb and is good for up to 560-570 hp apparently...... like they didn't expect to make any more than 560-570 hp? hmmmm weird
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Did previous owner class race? That's almost like running a restrictor...
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Couldn't you pull a spark plug and measure how far down it goes to calculate stroke somehow?
Have you done a leakdown or compression test in all cylinders? Confirmed what spark plugs are in it... and maybe change them out?
That torque seems low even for a 402ci motor. My LS7 427 with mild exhaust porting on the heads, stock LS7 intake, 1 7/8" long tubes, 11.25:1 compression, and older LS7 grind 243/256 .650" lift QM600 cam made 522rwhp/472rwtq on a Dynojet, T56, steel flywheel clutch/twin disc, 8.8" IRS out back. 3.73's with a 335/30/18 tire.
Have you done a leakdown or compression test in all cylinders? Confirmed what spark plugs are in it... and maybe change them out?
That torque seems low even for a 402ci motor. My LS7 427 with mild exhaust porting on the heads, stock LS7 intake, 1 7/8" long tubes, 11.25:1 compression, and older LS7 grind 243/256 .650" lift QM600 cam made 522rwhp/472rwtq on a Dynojet, T56, steel flywheel clutch/twin disc, 8.8" IRS out back. 3.73's with a 335/30/18 tire.