LS1 or LS2 ?
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LS1 or LS2 ? Have a 98 Z28 , that is starting show it's age. Will not be using the motor that is in the car now , it will be a new shortblock going in it.
Parts that will be used on either shortblock are :
Fast 92/92 intake set-up
799 heads - AI 232 port program
1 3/4 headers / ory
Tick Performance Street Heat Stage 1 cam (ls1 or ls2 line up)
Stock rockers with Comp upgrade
LS7 lifters with LS2 trays
LS2 chain
Really leaning towards the LS2 for the added cubes and don't want an iron block.
Parts that will be used on either shortblock are :
Fast 92/92 intake set-up
799 heads - AI 232 port program
1 3/4 headers / ory
Tick Performance Street Heat Stage 1 cam (ls1 or ls2 line up)
Stock rockers with Comp upgrade
LS7 lifters with LS2 trays
LS2 chain
Really leaning towards the LS2 for the added cubes and don't want an iron block.
Last edited by totalchaos; Aug 4, 2013 at 06:57 PM.
I understand not wanting the extra weight from the iron block, but for the price, availability, ability to bore and stroke, etc...I think it's a great choice! Unless you road race or whatnot, the extra 80-100 lbs can EASILY be made up with another 10-15 hp. Just my opinion...
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We do have LS2 blocks as well starting at $2599 built in a new LS2 block and including all of the great things you have come to expect in Thompson Motorsports motors. Also just to clarify, The difference in weight from aluminum to iron is typically 69-71lbs with the LSx as an exception. Both will make excellent motors, Feel free to call as we are always here to help you find the perfect match for your needs.
Thank you for the kind words HCI2000SS, We put as much push on customer service as possible before and long after the sale. We know that many companies have moved to the make the sale and move on style and we have no interest in that. We love to see what people are doing with our motors and plan to continue with that style of business.
Thank you for the kind words HCI2000SS, We put as much push on customer service as possible before and long after the sale. We know that many companies have moved to the make the sale and move on style and we have no interest in that. We love to see what people are doing with our motors and plan to continue with that style of business.
We do have LS2 blocks as well starting at $2599 built in a new LS2 block and including all of the great things you have come to expect in Thompson Motorsports motors. Also just to clarify, The difference in weight from aluminum to iron is typically 69-71lbs with the LSx as an exception. Both will make excellent motors, Feel free to call as we are always here to help you find the perfect match for your needs.
Thank you for the kind words HCI2000SS, We put as much push on customer service as possible before and long after the sale. We know that many companies have moved to the make the sale and move on style and we have no interest in that. We love to see what people are doing with our motors and plan to continue with that style of business.
Thank you for the kind words HCI2000SS, We put as much push on customer service as possible before and long after the sale. We know that many companies have moved to the make the sale and move on style and we have no interest in that. We love to see what people are doing with our motors and plan to continue with that style of business.
There were some issues with cam fitment and possible bearing clearances, but Thompson took the lead on getting the motor back to them and fixing the problem for the customer.
In the end the root of the problem doesn't matter or what the actual problem was, it's how the problem is handled and taken care of that matters. Thompson handled it like a good shop would.
If I was looking for a short block and didn't have someone local to me to build me one, I'd highly consider a Thompson engine.
Thank you Martin. I know you do most of your work in house but we appreciate all of the work that is done with our motors in and around Tick and their products.
It's easy for me to recommend you guys as we now have two customers making very nice power with your short block and my cam combination.
It's a good 1-2 punch!!!
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well I'm just going to throw heads and a cam in my car. This should be ok till I can afford a 402 for the bucket of bolts.
Build will be as follows:
stock cubes
fast 92/92
799 heads with btr springs
btr lifters
ls2 chain
223/231 .610/.617 115+4
1 3/4 bbk headers
magna flow catback
Build will be as follows:
stock cubes
fast 92/92
799 heads with btr springs
btr lifters
ls2 chain
223/231 .610/.617 115+4
1 3/4 bbk headers
magna flow catback
