ls2 vs ls3, whats the difference?
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7th Gear
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From: Keller TX
ls2 vs ls3, whats the difference?
Hi everyone, this is my first post.
I tried search but didnt see anything on this topic.
Whats the difference in the ls2 vs ls3 besides the obvious 6.0 vs 6.2 liters displacement? Im wondering if thats the only place the extra hp and tq come from.
This will help me decide if its worth buying a new 2008 C6.
I tried search but didnt see anything on this topic.Whats the difference in the ls2 vs ls3 besides the obvious 6.0 vs 6.2 liters displacement? Im wondering if thats the only place the extra hp and tq come from.
This will help me decide if its worth buying a new 2008 C6.
Burning Brakes
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Great start to the thread!
Do some more searching for an in-depth answer, as this has been discussed; some specification info also available at www.nationalcorvette museum.com.
In short:
- substantially reworked block (many "minor" tweaks that add up to a stronger block)
- New considerably higher-flowing heads with much different, highly computer-optimized intake ports; closer to LS7 flow than LS2
- larger valves for better breathing.
- intake pushrods offset to make room for the new port design
- new intake manifold to match the new heads
- LS7 fuel injectors
[[basically, an entirely revised top end]]
- more sound control -- intake manifold "hat" and additional sound insulation under coil covers; new air intake resonance suppressing boxes
- available NPP exhaust (smaller (2.5" vs 3") version of Z06 butterfly valve mufflers)
Others will no doubt add more.
HTH!
Mark
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Burning Brakes
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Difference is with one you have to deal with the jealousy, envy, and hate from the other's owners. Dont be too enthusiastic about it or you will incur their wrath.
Last edited by 11secondGP; Nov 14, 2007 at 06:15 PM.
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7th Gear
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From: Keller TX
Haha you guys are funny. But thanks for some of the more serious replies as well.
I guess what im trying to figure out is if its worth the 40k price tag of an 08 vs the 33k price tag of a nice used one. I could add a magnason blower for the difference.
But this will be a huge investment for me and i plan to keep the car a while. Just trying to weigh my options.
I guess what im trying to figure out is if its worth the 40k price tag of an 08 vs the 33k price tag of a nice used one. I could add a magnason blower for the difference.
But this will be a huge investment for me and i plan to keep the car a while. Just trying to weigh my options.
Le Mans Master
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Haha you guys are funny. But thanks for some of the more serious replies as well.
I guess what im trying to figure out is if its worth the 40k price tag of an 08 vs the 33k price tag of a nice used one. I could add a magnason blower for the difference.
But this will be a huge investment for me and i plan to keep the car a while. Just trying to weigh my options.
I guess what im trying to figure out is if its worth the 40k price tag of an 08 vs the 33k price tag of a nice used one. I could add a magnason blower for the difference.
But this will be a huge investment for me and i plan to keep the car a while. Just trying to weigh my options.
Instructor
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From: houston texas
ya
ls3 aint slower i dont thinks so man
lol
btw i have ls2 and i am so jealous that ls2 is the slowest corvette for the new model .... !!! well they are coming up with LZ1 super charged corvette 650hp in 2009 ... so we are screwed
lol
btw i have ls2 and i am so jealous that ls2 is the slowest corvette for the new model .... !!! well they are coming up with LZ1 super charged corvette 650hp in 2009 ... so we are screwed
Racer
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