This category is dedicated to the GM LS2 6.0L V8 engine in the Corvette and Pontiac GTO. Don’t miss our well-researched, detailed LS2 content like this LS2 supercharger upgrade guide or the best LS2 engine upgrades. Scroll down for more awesome content on the LS2 6.0 V8.
The five best LS swap cars for 2024 include the Jeep Wrangler (YJ & TJ), the Nissan 240sx (1989–1998), General Motors G-Body (1978–1988) and F-Body (1967–2002), and the FoxBody-era Ford Mustang (1979–1993). There are hundreds of different vehicles that enthusiasts have thrown an LS-V8 engine inside, but I’ve found these are some of the most…
What is an “LS swap.” For the past few decades, the idea of the LS swap, or putting a GM LS engine inside a car or truck that did not have one stock, has been gaining huge amounts of popularity. Not only are LS engines incredibly reliable and durable, but they are also very plentiful…
The LS1 vs LS2 debate has long raged amongst Corvette and GTO fans since the LS2 succeeded the LS1 in 2005. Some claim the newer LS2 is a more capable motor, while others prefer the older but still powerful LS1. Previously, we’ve looked at the LS1 vs LS3 and LS2 vs LS3, but today we’re…
Since its release in 2005, the GM/Chevy 6.0 LS2 V8 engine has been a popular power plant for performance builds. GM/Chevy put it in cars like the early C6 Corvette, Pontiac GT/G8, Trailblazer SS, the SSR, and CTS-V. Previously, we’ve looked at guides for the 6.0 L engine including the Top 5 LS2 Mods, an…
Chevy/GM first brought out the LS2 engine in the 2005 Chevrolet C6 Corvette, SSR, and Pontiac GTO. It also made its way into various other GMC/Chevy/Pontiac vehicles, like the G8, Trailblazer SS, and Sierra/Yukon. From the factory, the LS2 engine produced between 300-400 horsepower and 360-400 lb-ft of torque, depending on the vehicle. However, if…
GM/Chevy first introduced their glorious LS2 V8 engine in 2005, putting it in models like the C6 Corvette, Pontiac GTO, and SSR truck. Within a few years, they started putting versions of the LS2 inside a wider range of applications. This included several trucks and SUVs like the Chevy Silverado, Chevy Trailblazer SS, and GMC…
Chevy’s 6.0 l LS2 small-block V8 is one of the most reliable power plants for starting a build. Featured in the 2005-2007 Corvette, SSR, Trailblazer SS, and Pontiac GTO, among others, the LS2 has been a popular choice for drag racers and road racers for many years. It’s virtually indestructible on moderate builds, makes power…
In 2005, Chevrolet kicked off the fourth generation of their small-block engine series with the unveiling of the LS2 engine. The Chevy LS2 is a 6.0 liter V8 engine that lasted in production until 2009. Though it only had a relatively limited run, it is still considered one of the top Chevy small-block engines ever….
The history of Chevy small blocks is more than extensive. Since 1953, the Chevy small block has evolved through countless technical revisions over five distinct generations. Beginning with the third generation of V8 small block, Chevy introduced their LS platform which would go on to be a defining engine series for one of America’s most…
