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LS2

LS2 is a General Motors 6.0-liter V8 engine that belongs to the GM LS family and is part of the Gen IV small-block lineup. It was introduced in 2005 and displaces 5967 cc (364 cu in). Depending on the application, it delivers around 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

Technical design: The engine uses a cast iron block with aluminum cylinder heads and a pushrod overhead

Applications: The LS2 powered a range of GM models, notably the Chevrolet Corvette C6, the Pontiac GTO,

Legacy: The LS2 was later superseded in GM’s lineup by the LS3 and other Gen IV engines,

valve
configuration
with
two
valves
per
cylinder.
It
has
a
bore
of
4.00
inches
(101.6
mm)
and
a
stroke
of
3.62
inches
(92.0
mm).
It
employs
sequential
fuel
injection
and
a
modern
management
system
typical
of
Gen
IV
engines.
The
compression
ratio
is
about
10.9:1.
the
Trailblazer
SS,
and
various
Holden
(Australian)
models
such
as
the
Monaro/Commodore
variants.
It
was
offered
with
compatible
transmissions
depending
on
the
vehicle
and
trim
level.
offering
higher
output
and
updated
features.
Despite
newer
designs,
the
LS2
remains
a
popular
choice
in
the
aftermarket
and
among
enthusiasts
due
to
its
torque,
wide
availability,
and
extensive
support
for
swaps
and
upgrades.