Will Z06 LS7 engine fit 01 WS6?
Originally Posted by Killer_Bluebird
True but you are comparing a stroker built engine with a mild street engine that is suppose to pass emmisions. Take the same LS7 with a healthy cam and headers and it will make more power than the 402. So it comes down to preference and budget. I mean there are many guys here who have spent 20-25+k to put a 427ci CR5 in their FBody. So 12-14k for a 427 LS7 is pretty cheap in comparison.
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Originally Posted by 98Z28MASS
There have also been a few issues though with the LS7 and its sleeves. I dont know if they have eben corrected but I have to agree with the other guy about the 402 stroker. You can have a big CI stroked 402 with heavy duty sleeve and all forged parts cheaper than an LS7. LS7 isnt a full forged engine either so if your going huge HP numbers a forged stroked 402 is the way to go IMO. Not bashing the LS7, its a very nice piece of machinery and can make big HP numbers, it just can be done cheaper. But hey id love to either one in my camaro.
I was priced ~ $8400 dealer cost today by my local GM dealer for a LS7 crate motor.
Originally Posted by StealthZ06
The LS7 crate engine can be had for $12,999 + shipping. However when you add labor, headers, intake, etc, and you've got a cost $18,000-$20,000+. If you were to get yourself a 402 stroker, not only could you have it in your car for about $12,000-14,000 total, but you'd also have more HP and TQ than the LS7. When you do the math, and work the numbers, you can see why more peopole aren't dropping LS7's in. There is no reason to, other than prestige, when you can have more power for less money.
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Originally Posted by StealthZ06
The LS7 crate engine can be had for $12,999 + shipping. However when you add labor, headers, intake, etc, and you've got a cost $18,000-$20,000+. If you were to get yourself a 402 stroker, not only could you have it in your car for about $12,000-14,000 total, but you'd also have more HP and TQ than the LS7. When you do the math, and work the numbers, you can see why more peopole aren't dropping LS7's in. There is no reason to, other than prestige, when you can have more power for less money.
And you'll have a typical 2 yr/24,000 mile warranty with any N/A engine from most good sponsors. As soon as that LS7 goes into any car, even a Vette, and after you do one single mod to it.....NO WARRANTY AT ALL. Good luck pulling into a dealer and saying, "hey my new LS7 crate engine has a problem, fix it under warranty and I'll pick it up later". They'll laugh pretty hard.
Get a cheaper stroker engine from a sponsor and smoke any stock LS7 out there with a warranty. Its a no brainer.
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i could be wrong, and even though i have an LT1
maybe people who want LS7s just wanna put that in and not have to worry about fixing it, when you mod engines *even done properly* things tend to break, if you just put in an LS7 which is new *and could have a few bugs but not likely* maybe people want dependability and better gas economy then stroking or what not.
maybe people who want LS7s just wanna put that in and not have to worry about fixing it, when you mod engines *even done properly* things tend to break, if you just put in an LS7 which is new *and could have a few bugs but not likely* maybe people want dependability and better gas economy then stroking or what not.
Originally Posted by Cchris1109
i could be wrong, and even though i have an LT1
maybe people who want LS7s just wanna put that in and not have to worry about fixing it, when you mod engines *even done properly* things tend to break, if you just put in an LS7 which is new *and could have a few bugs but not likely* maybe people want dependability and better gas economy then stroking or what not.
maybe people who want LS7s just wanna put that in and not have to worry about fixing it, when you mod engines *even done properly* things tend to break, if you just put in an LS7 which is new *and could have a few bugs but not likely* maybe people want dependability and better gas economy then stroking or what not.
Jesus, this is beginning to sound like an LS1 vs 03+ Cobra thread. . .
YOU NEED A BLOWER TO KEEP UP WITH ME!!
YOU NEED A STROKER MOTOR AND WILD CAM TO HANG WITH MY LS7!
For petes sake, people. Keep in mind that these applications are built with a purpose. Will your 402 LS2 with a 248/260 cam dust an LS7? Prolly. Will it have a powertrain warranty? Good ******* luck.
YOU NEED A BLOWER TO KEEP UP WITH ME!!
YOU NEED A STROKER MOTOR AND WILD CAM TO HANG WITH MY LS7!
For petes sake, people. Keep in mind that these applications are built with a purpose. Will your 402 LS2 with a 248/260 cam dust an LS7? Prolly. Will it have a powertrain warranty? Good ******* luck.
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Originally Posted by Rynofasho
Jesus, this is beginning to sound like an LS1 vs 03+ Cobra thread. . .
YOU NEED A BLOWER TO KEEP UP WITH ME!!
YOU NEED A STROKER MOTOR AND WILD CAM TO HANG WITH MY LS7!
For petes sake, people. Keep in mind that these applications are built with a purpose. Will your 402 LS2 with a 248/260 cam dust an LS7? Prolly. Will it have a powertrain warranty? Good ******* luck.
YOU NEED A BLOWER TO KEEP UP WITH ME!!
YOU NEED A STROKER MOTOR AND WILD CAM TO HANG WITH MY LS7!
For petes sake, people. Keep in mind that these applications are built with a purpose. Will your 402 LS2 with a 248/260 cam dust an LS7? Prolly. Will it have a powertrain warranty? Good ******* luck.
Haha calm down man, everyone is just saying that you can get more power out of a forged and stroked ls2 than you can from an ls7 and it will cost you less. Also, no one is talking about throwing a massive cam into a stock ls2 engine. We are talking about a properly built forged and stroked LS2. If your going for bragging rights and want to say you have an LS7 then thats fine but if your going for an engine that you can boost or spray on then a forged and stroked ls2 is a better choice IMO.
