LS2 no more

[stevieturbo]

chris-y said:

Just repeating myself.
Following my engine destruction I investigated and asked a lot of questions, if I understand correctly the LS3 crate engine has the correct trigger wheels for the VXR8.

The confusion comes because the LS2 fitted to the Monaro has the earlier trigger wheel setup, both LS2 but some differences.

Do check this and make sure you are happy, but if its correct as I believe it is the LS3 is a drop in and go job, which you will need to follow with remap, but it will run and drive to your chosen tuner.

Absolutely, he needs to know what he has, to find out what he needs or can use.

[Phillphill]

wormus said:

Not so. As I said already I have an LSA in mine albeit with a bigger blower.

Here’s one with the standard LSA

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8dPWHrUA3Mg

always thought they had a different gearbox bolt patter!

Want a lsa charger for mine!

As to reluctor wheels isn’t it black sensor for 24x and grey for 58x?

Yep agree with the oil woes...

[SturdyHSV]

Phillphill said:

always thought they had a different gearbox bolt patter!

Want a lsa charger for mine!

As to reluctor wheels isn’t it black sensor for 24x and grey for 58x?

Yep agree with the oil woes...

24x on LS2s only came in 05-06 Corvette Z06, 05-06 Pontiac GTO (read Monaro) and I believe a similar date range of Cadillac CTS-V possibly, but I would imagine the R8s would be OK.

Also as above apparently yes, black sensor for 24x, grey for 58x, I didn't know that one

[stevieturbo]

Phillphill said:

always thought they had a different gearbox bolt patter!

Want a lsa charger for mine!

As to reluctor wheels isn’t it black sensor for 24x and grey for 58x?

Yep agree with the oil woes...

ALL LS BH bolt patterns are the same.

if you have square port heads, then shouldnt be any real difficulty fitting the LSA blower.

[Drihump Trolomite]

wormus said:

Anything’s possible. Mine came with an LS1 but it’s got a modified LSA in it now. It’s also had an LQ9 truck engine in it.

Labour rates is the killer in these situations so a drop in crate engine is probably the cheapest way to get it running.

Triggers broom

[anonymous-user]

Drihump Trolomite said:

Triggers broom

Oh good, it’s you again. You can change your user name but that st Porsche you drive gives you away I’m afraid GeorgeSmiley !

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 29th November 14:50

[Drihump Trolomite]

Thanks for the pointer, the garage is updated.

[SturdyHSV]

wormus said:

Oh good, it’s you again. You can change your user name but that st Porsche you drive gives you away I’m afraid GeorgeSmiley !

Edited by wormus on Friday 29th November 14:50

To be fair it was obvious it was him simply because nobody else bothers constantly prodding you. It's a bit odd, did you have sex with his daughter or something?

[Drihump Trolomite]

I hope not!

[SturdyHSV]

Drihump Trolomite said:

I hope not!

Does she have her father's looks?

(obviously I've never actually seen you, you might be a shockingly handsome chap for all I know )

[anonymous-user]

SturdyHSV said:

To be fair it was obvious it was him simply because nobody else bothers constantly prodding you. It's a bit odd, did you have sex with his daughter or something?

If I did, he’s either very old or contacting us from beyond the grave.

[Drihump Trolomite]

wormus said:

SturdyHSV said:

To be fair it was obvious it was him simply because nobody else bothers constantly prodding you. It's a bit odd, did you have sex with his daughter or something?

If I did, he’s either very old or contacting us from beyond the grave.

Could be a combination of the two

[stu vxr]

Drihump Trolomite said:

wormus said:

Anything’s possible. Mine came with an LS1 but it’s got a modified LSA in it now. It’s also had an LQ9 truck engine in it.

Labour rates is the killer in these situations so a drop in crate engine is probably the cheapest way to get it running.

Triggers broom

Not sure what's going on here, but this is not healthy for our forum this is way to personal.

Moderator to step in please.

[Holden08rcy]

Hi guys I am thinking of buying this engine from parts world performance.
It has the 58x trigger wheel which my car needs but I have no idea if it will fit.
Possibly the sump pan wont fit.
https://www.partsworldperformance.com/media/catalo...

[Holden08rcy]

Don't know what happened their it only copied the engine.

Chevrolet LS3 376/525 V8 Engine
SKU: 19301360
What do you get when you take Chevrolet Performance’s aggressive ASA camshaft – developed for the high-rpm world of circle-track racing – and slip it into an LS3 6.2L engine? The answer is 525 horsepower in one of our most powerful production-based crate engines. We call it the LS376/525 and if take-no-prisoner performance is what you’re looking for in your new Camaro or rest-mod Chevelle, this is it.

See full description ▼

Availability: In stock
Excl. Tax:
£5,750.00
Incl. Tax: £6,900.00
Qty:
Add to Cart

Tech Specs
Power: 525 HP @ 6300 RPM, 489 ft. lbs. of torque @ 4400 RPM
Displacement: 376 CID, 6.2L
Bore x Stroke: 4.060” x 3.620”
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Recommended Fuel: 92 Octane
Block: Cast Aluminum with 6 bolt cross bolted main caps
Crankshaft: Nodular Iron
Connecting Rods: Powdered Metal Steel
Pistons: Hypereutectic Aluminum
Camshaft: Steel Hydraulic Roller Tappet
Cam Lift: .525” Intake / .525” exhaust
Cam Duration @ .050”: 226 deg. Intake / 236 deg. Exhaust
Lobe Separation: 110 Degree
Cylinder Heads: Aluminum L92 style ports
Combustion Chamber: 68cc
Valves: 2.165” Intake/ 1.590” Exhaust
Rocker Arms: Cast Roller Trunnion, 1.7:1 Ratio
Balance: Internal
Reluctor: 58X
Maximum GM Recommended RPM: 6600

Engine Includes:
• Fully GM assembled long block
• Ignition Coils, Plug Wires and Spark Plugs
• Oil pump, pick-up and Camaro oil pan
• Exhaust Manifolds
• EFI Intake with fuel rails, injectors and throttle body
• 14” Auto Trans Flexplate
• Harmonic Balancer
• Front timing cover
• Aluminum Water Pump
• Oil Filter
• Passenger Side RH Oil Dipstick and Tube.

[Drihump Trolomite]

Be careful with the cam for emission

[vxr2010]

The ls2 i mentioned before is still for sale , it’s at 5k ono , rebuilt with quite a number of mods , ported flowed uprated cam etc , if it works for you it’s a lot cheaper ?

[Holden08rcy]

Yes I would agree with you their but they are taking forever to get back to me with the info I need to know.
I cant do anything until I know that the engine will go into mine.
I would like to get the car back before xmas.

[stevieturbo]

Holden08rcy said:

Hi guys I am thinking of buying this engine from parts world performance.
It has the 58x trigger wheel which my car needs but I have no idea if it will fit.
Possibly the sump pan wont fit.
https://www.partsworldperformance.com/media/catalo...

If you are sure yours is a 58x engine ( quick look at the crank/cam triggers will confirm ), then yes that engine will fit fine. Of course yes you may need to use your sump and pickup pipe, along with a few other items.
And the ecu will need re-tuned to suit.

[Drihump Trolomite]

The ls2 will be the easier swap (loom and ecu) but the crate engine gives you that bit more confidence. Tgeres quite a bit to convert from ls2 to an ls2

As for triggers broom, if that's insulting then come on! Trigger had the same broom (monaro) for 10 plus years but had 12 new handles (block) and 4 new heads (chargers)

This is not an insult its tongue in cheek