does the LS2 really suffer from heat soak?
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does the LS2 really suffer from heat soak?
according to GMHTP, they say that the 05 GTO suffers badly from heat soak. is that true? if so, why? isnt the LS2 a aluminum 6.0, just a bigger cid LS1 with a 90mm intake/TB??
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Originally Posted by seadoo
according to GMHTP, they say that the 05 GTO suffers badly from heat soak. is that true? if so, why? isnt the LS2 a aluminum 6.0, just a bigger cid LS1 with a 90mm intake/TB??
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Originally Posted by seadoo
thanks for telling me that... I was going to swap a H/C LS1 for a LS2 block, but dont think I will now!
thanks for the input
thanks for the input
edit here is a thought:: if u where going to drop an ls2 in ur car why dont u just custom built an engine, it might end up being a little more maibe 1k more but u'll have something solid, that u can really build on. last time i checked the sponsors here had deals for like 2.9k for a short block and iam not talking about the nameless one that where selling short blocks for 2.5k, that ended up beign a scam iam talkign about the good legit sponsors.
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Originally Posted by 98Z28MASS
I thought the LS2 Gto had heat sink due to the engine covers (Frc's)? I was reading that if the covers are removed the heat soak isnt that bad.
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The heat soak issue is more related to under hood temps and IAT sensor location. It is built into the MAF sensor, which is very close to the radiator. The computer pulls timing at a very low intake temp (forgot the exact number). A tune and/or IAT relocation can help this condition significantly if not eliminate it.
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Originally Posted by zamboxl
well the main problem with it i read somewhere a while ago was that the watter pump had somewhere around 30% less flow capasity than the ls1 watter pump. Now that doesnt mean that u shouldnt switch out, u'll make more power in the end. off curse the ls1 is tried and proven to handle abuse so its up to u, do some more research i been in the bullshit forum for way to long and dont remember my tech as much as i used so wait for a few more replies before u make ur dessision.
edit here is a thought:: if u where going to drop an ls2 in ur car why dont u just custom built an engine, it might end up being a little more maibe 1k more but u'll have something solid, that u can really build on. last time i checked the sponsors here had deals for like 2.9k for a short block and iam not talking about the nameless one that where selling short blocks for 2.5k, that ended up beign a scam iam talkign about the good legit sponsors.
edit here is a thought:: if u where going to drop an ls2 in ur car why dont u just custom built an engine, it might end up being a little more maibe 1k more but u'll have something solid, that u can really build on. last time i checked the sponsors here had deals for like 2.9k for a short block and iam not talking about the nameless one that where selling short blocks for 2.5k, that ended up beign a scam iam talkign about the good legit sponsors.