LS2 in my C5?
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
LS2 400 hp - LS6 405 hp and your point is what? 
Melting Slicks
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From: Richmond Hill Ontario
Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
Why does everyone want an LS2? and not looking at the LS6 with 405Hp. 
Best part is, it's a simple drop-in without major modifications to your computer and god knows what else
If I was replacing my motor, I'd be looking for a Z06 engine all day.
Best part is, it's a simple drop-in without major modifications to your computer and god knows what else
If I was replacing my motor, I'd be looking for a Z06 engine all day.
Tino
Lepus-temperamentalus
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
Why does everyone want an LS2? and not looking at the LS6 with 405Hp.
Best part is, it's a simple drop-in without major modifications to your computer and god knows what else
If I was replacing my motor, I'd be looking for a Z06 engine all day.
Best part is, it's a simple drop-in without major modifications to your computer and god knows what else
If I was replacing my motor, I'd be looking for a Z06 engine all day.
Burning Brakes
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From: Eastern PA
Good thread!
May have to go down the LS6/LS2 road myself in the VERY near future (depending on what I find out about my engine this week.)
One other option for me (besides places such as Fred Beans) is SLP Performance. They have both LS6 and LS2 402 short blocks. Hopefully I don't have to spend the cash, but if I do...what a decision I'll have to make: LS6, LS2 or 427 C5R.
May have to go down the LS6/LS2 road myself in the VERY near future (depending on what I find out about my engine this week.)
One other option for me (besides places such as Fred Beans) is SLP Performance. They have both LS6 and LS2 402 short blocks. Hopefully I don't have to spend the cash, but if I do...what a decision I'll have to make: LS6, LS2 or 427 C5R.
Le Mans Master
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From: Twilight zone
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I agree w/ Jack....If you could hold out till the ls7 is available! By then I would think there would be enough ls-2's installed into c-5's,that the bugs should be worked out for the most part
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From: Plano Texas
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What is all this: LS6, LS2?
Get with the HP - an LPE 427, with or without TT
First, even without the TT, this engine combo in a C5 is awesome, and will make a C6 wonder what all the fuss is over regarding their 400HP.
I know, a few of the 'bad boy C6's' in DFW have found, to their dismay, 400HP is nothing if they want to play with me.
Even the S/O '04 with the LPE H/C, headers, etc. against a LS6 is a no contest, as well a MY C6 found out the hard way
Get with the HP - an LPE 427, with or without TT
First, even without the TT, this engine combo in a C5 is awesome, and will make a C6 wonder what all the fuss is over regarding their 400HP.
I know, a few of the 'bad boy C6's' in DFW have found, to their dismay, 400HP is nothing if they want to play with me.
Even the S/O '04 with the LPE H/C, headers, etc. against a LS6 is a no contest, as well a MY C6 found out the hard way
Last edited by AC54ME; May 10, 2005 at 03:03 PM.
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From: VA
St. Jude Donor '03-'11
LPE and bargain don't exactly fit in the same sentence.
I have no doubt they have great products (one of the few vendors you never hear anything negative about).
The big attraction with a forged 402 LS2 is the price point.
a 427 C5R is a superior product, but for some us the extra $$$ is a deal breaker.
I have no doubt they have great products (one of the few vendors you never hear anything negative about).
The big attraction with a forged 402 LS2 is the price point.
a 427 C5R is a superior product, but for some us the extra $$$ is a deal breaker.
