[Z06] Z06 with LS2 being sold at a dealer in NJ????
11-16-2016, 05:19 PM
#41
Melting Slicks
Well scam is a bit extreme. I'm the sales manager at this dealership, we purchased the vehicle, as well as many others in the past and when we purchased it we didn't receive any information that it wasn't the original engine.
After looking through this thread it seems the tell tale signs are the lack of the dry sump, and the alternator having the incorrect pulley on it. Am I missing anything else? Anything stamped on the block that would indicate, for certain it's the incorrect engine? Clearly if it is an LS2 that's an issue I just need some way to definitely be able to tell. Figured if anyone can help me out there it's you guys.
Unfortunately it's kinda par for the course in this business, we do go over everything when we purchase a car but checking to make sure it's the right engine usually isn't one of them. And since we aren't corvette experts it wasn't something we knew to look for
On our end, this is what appears to have happened.
Fixed this after the video
Either way, once we can get it in the shop and verify if it is or isn't an LS2 we'll change the ad accordingly.
Cheers!
After looking through this thread it seems the tell tale signs are the lack of the dry sump, and the alternator having the incorrect pulley on it. Am I missing anything else? Anything stamped on the block that would indicate, for certain it's the incorrect engine? Clearly if it is an LS2 that's an issue I just need some way to definitely be able to tell. Figured if anyone can help me out there it's you guys.
Unfortunately it's kinda par for the course in this business, we do go over everything when we purchase a car but checking to make sure it's the right engine usually isn't one of them. And since we aren't corvette experts it wasn't something we knew to look for
On our end, this is what appears to have happened.
Fixed this after the video
Either way, once we can get it in the shop and verify if it is or isn't an LS2 we'll change the ad accordingly.
Cheers!
11-16-2016, 05:49 PM
#42
Team Owner
11-16-2016, 07:58 PM
#43
Melting Slicks
I dont know much about LS3's, except everybody I know that spins them(factory bottom end) to 7000+ has hardened push rods and a lot more valve spring than factory to be able to spin them that high.
11-16-2016, 08:09 PM
#44
Team Owner
Sure, it will a few times. Long term, nope but a single pull or two, yah.
11-16-2016, 08:58 PM
#46
Interesting thread for a number of people I suppose.
11-16-2016, 10:59 PM
#47
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Whats even more sketchy is this might not even be a LS2, it could just be 5.3, etc truck motor with a LS2 top end. The majority of LS and LS based engines parts are interchangeable. Dealers need to be really thorough nowadays, these swaps are pretty easy and fairly common.
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Just a LS3 with a cam and bolt-ons will run with a bolt-on Z06, so it's not like it'd be underpowered.
Just what visual exterior parts define a LS2 vs LS3? I see no difference.
11-17-2016, 12:11 AM
#48
Safety Car
And then again it could be a LS3 bored & stroked to a 427 with a strong cam pumping out 550 to the wheels.
Just a LS3 with a cam and bolt-ons will run with a bolt-on Z06, so it's not like it'd be underpowered.
Just what visual exterior parts define a LS2 vs LS3? I see no difference.
Just a LS3 with a cam and bolt-ons will run with a bolt-on Z06, so it's not like it'd be underpowered.
Just what visual exterior parts define a LS2 vs LS3? I see no difference.
Fact is, it is not an LS7 as advertised.
I doubt anything was done beings it is missing the rad lines and tank/sump. No one mods a car and leaves out the goodies.
It is as if they dropped in a small motor after the LS7 blew.
11-17-2016, 12:41 AM
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It's real unlikely that anyone would slip in a LS3 and go through the trouble to change the crank, add an extra oil pump, and change the pan just to retain the dry sump. It's not a "goodie" that everyone cares about.
I said that in post 4.
11-17-2016, 09:56 AM
#52
Burning Brakes
11-17-2016, 03:51 PM
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11-17-2016, 07:09 PM
#56
Team Owner
11-25-2016, 01:08 AM
#59
that dealer is around the corner from my house, i ride pass it everyday. glad i seen this because i told my lil brother to go look at it because he's interested in getting a z06
