fordsareslow Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 I have come across a deal on a complete LS2 crate motor, and was just wondering what you all think I should do. I can get this complete motor for around $4000 and get a built tranny for a little more and have a pretty quick truck, or I can turbo or supercharge my 5.3 for about the same amount. If I do the LS2 and built tranny, I could sell my motor and tranny and have $ to mod the LS2. Do you all think that it would be worth the hassle of swapping the motor and tranny out, or just go for the boost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGMTech Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 It would be cool to say you have the only Silverado with an LS2 in it... if it were me, I'd do that just to be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldogss Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 LS2 and then save up for boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtodd82 Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 if its the same amount of $$, why not go for a better, and new engine, and a better, and new tranny with 0 miles on them. it might be alot of work, but you will appreciate it much more. that sounds like a great idea. i would definalty do the LS2 swap if i were in your shoes. your truck would be the envy of many people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Two words Aluminum Block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 i heard that the ls2 is not a compleat bolt in, something about the tb, sensors, injectors, being different any body else hear anything about this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtodd82 Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Two words Aluminum Block <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what is all the differences from the LQ9 to the LS2?? are there gonna be any GM parts from the LS2 that are more performance oriented and will be able to be directly placed on a LS1 based engine?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Intake, tb, injector connectors, water pump, crank pulley (if not all pulleys), are at least different. May be some PCM stuff also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtodd82 Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Intake, tb, injector connectors, water pump, crank pulley (if not all pulleys), are at least different. May be some PCM stuff also. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> do you think the TB on the LS2 would fit on our engines, and would it be a worthy mod??? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 LS2 and then save up for boost <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Intake, tb, injector connectors, water pump, crank pulley (if not all pulleys), are at least different. May be some PCM stuff also. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> do you think the TB on the LS2 would fit on our engines, and would it be a worthy mod??? thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From what I understand, the TB will work and is larger, but unless you swap the intakes as well, your results show zero improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 i would go with the LS2 using all of the truck equipment including truck intake, etc. just do it as if you were using the LS2 as a replacement engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 will there be any trouble with the accessories bolting back up? truck alternator, a/c and such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsareslow Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 I think I will end up going with the LS2, I wonder what I can get the crate LS2 out of the ssr with the truck stuff on it already? Does anybody know the part number for that one? I can get GM stuff for really cheap just wondering if I could get a crate motor with all of the stuff on it already for a little cheaper. Also, what do you all think my stock 5.3 motor and tranny would be worth? It has 20k miles on it. Maybe a trade for a built tranny and converter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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