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Dark Halo Mar 9, 2008 12:10 PM

LS2 conversion?
 
Just wondering if all the gen 3 performance parts work with the gen 4 ls2 block? Mainly cam and internals? My local machine shop is selling ls2 block for 950 brand new but I am just wondering if you can use a gen 3 forged roating assembly with the block and a gen 3 cam?

ME Performance Mar 9, 2008 07:03 PM

from researching, if your using a internals from a Gen3 motor then it should be all plug and play.. u'd only have to relocate the knock sensor fromt he front to the back...

crank has to be a 24X reluctor to work with Gen3 electronics as the Gen4s are 58X reluctor wheel... not too sure why...

1Topgun Mar 9, 2008 10:40 PM

From what I understand, the LS2 (Gen 4) knock sensors are on the sides of the block, and have to be converted to the Gen 3 type. Also, the Gen 4 cam sensor is located on the timing cover, instead at the back/top of the block. There's an aftermarket wiring harness/extension available that connects the cam sensor and knock sensors to Gen 3 wiring.

I believe the 58x reluctor allows more precise ignition and fuel injection timing than the 24x.

Dark Halo Mar 10, 2008 06:38 AM

Who makes the harness and what type of valley cover does the ls2 use. Is it like the ls6 or would you still use a pcv valve?

1Topgun Mar 10, 2008 12:13 PM

Casper's Electronics make the wiring harness...here's a link: http://www.casperselectronics.com/mm...Category_Code=

From what I understand, an LS2 has the PCV tube on the valley cover similar to an LS6. Pic: http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8...lockfq8.th.jpg

Dark Halo Mar 12, 2008 06:52 PM

thanks that helps alot


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