ls2 block
ls2 block picked up a ls2 block and crank yesterday and a nice set of 241 heads. and I'm thinking about doing a light weight engine for the nova. I'm thinking about a fresh stock gen 4 flat top shortblock with 317 heads and one of stock48's cams. and now that I have e85 2 miles away I think I will swap over this spring.
I did some searching but didn't see much for builds using a sbe ls2 for boost. not going to bee an all out build I still want just a 9 sec car at best as I only have a 6pt cage. but a nice clean all alloy engine and 80# off the front of the car wont hurt. thanks
I did some searching but didn't see much for builds using a sbe ls2 for boost. not going to bee an all out build I still want just a 9 sec car at best as I only have a 6pt cage. but a nice clean all alloy engine and 80# off the front of the car wont hurt. thanks
I'm not going to do any changes right away just get my rear axle done in the next month or so and swap over to e85 and get it tuned and I should be in the 9s fairly easy. power wise I think I'm good the way it sits but id like to have a nice clean all alloy engine in there and get it looking better.
You've got a 9 second car there with no sweat! I agree, an aluminum block is eye candy and a nice weight reduction. I've got probably 3 good nights in the garage before I fire up. Gettin antsy! I'm looking forward to see how you do turned up a little. I want to see a 9 second slip for you as bad as you do.
thanks. I did try to turn it up a little last fall and the track just didn't work for me . I did manage to get a tie for my best et but I had to pedal it so it was faster I just couldn't use it. track was cold. I was running some 10 year old 28 11.5 et street's and I have a new set of 275 mickey pro's to put on sitting in the garage. should help.
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I switched from an LQ4 to and LS2 for this year. Both stock bottom end.
Motor isn't in yet but I'm confident it will be much better than the LQ4.
I'm using ported LSA heads, main studs, head studs, 233/255 .634/.632 115 cam
I like the weight savings, higher compression, stronger rods, etc.
Motor isn't in yet but I'm confident it will be much better than the LQ4.
I'm using ported LSA heads, main studs, head studs, 233/255 .634/.632 115 cam
I like the weight savings, higher compression, stronger rods, etc.
Originally Posted by tvanlant
Why is that?
Last edited by oscs; Feb 24, 2016 at 08:59 AM.
Originally Posted by tvanlant
I switched from an LQ4 to and LS2 for this year. Both stock bottom end.
Motor isn't in yet but I'm confident it will be much better than the LQ4.
I'm using ported LSA heads, main studs, head studs, 233/255 .634/.632 115 cam
I like the weight savings, higher compression, stronger rods, etc.
Motor isn't in yet but I'm confident it will be much better than the LQ4.
I'm using ported LSA heads, main studs, head studs, 233/255 .634/.632 115 cam
I like the weight savings, higher compression, stronger rods, etc.
Over a point in compression increase, at the same boost level should yield a good power increase. In my particular setup, I'm also going from a 317 head (295cfm) on the LQ4 to a LSA head (360cfm) on the LS2. I'm more confident the LS2 rods will hold the added power than the gen 3 rods.
Mustangs are fairly light, but nose heavy. 80-90 lbs off the front should be very helpful.
Mustangs are fairly light, but nose heavy. 80-90 lbs off the front should be very helpful.
Originally Posted by tvanlant
Over a point in compression increase, at the same boost level should yield a good power increase. In my particular setup, I'm also going from a 317 head (295cfm) on the LQ4 to a LSA head (360cfm) on the LS2. I'm more confident the LS2 rods will hold the added power than the gen 3 rods.
Mustangs are fairly light, but nose heavy. 80-90 lbs off the front should be very helpful.
Mustangs are fairly light, but nose heavy. 80-90 lbs off the front should be very helpful.