Project 2JZ in a 350Z by XAT RACING

[Ronald Mcdonald]

I know I don't know a shit ton about the different engines from Chevy, but wouldn't the LS6 that is in a ZO6 be one of the top of the line motors from them???? I always assumed it was?

The reason I ask is that a few of the ZO6 owners that track their cars with SAFE and CHIN have already gone through one or two motors and their cars are only 3-4 years old. These are experienced drivers that know what they are doing and are able to put in the time and $$ to properly prep their cars for the weekends too.

So my question is, why does everyone say the LSX motors are so great and reliable when I know of four people with them and only one has not broken....yet.??( Hope I didn't jinx Chin)


I know people will flame me for this, but I'm seriously asking why, not making a smart ass comment.

Chin's tranny was shit when he got it, and I think I remember him saying something about his valves, or something?

[burgy240]

True. I'm not bashing the motor because I have driven ZO6's and I would have traded my 240 for one, but I just am very skeptical about how much everyone seems to rave about them....

[EludeR]

True. I'm not bashing the motor because I have driven ZO6's and I would have traded my 240 for one, but I just am very skeptical about how much everyone seems to rave about them....

To answer your previous questions.

1) They are light and compact
2) They are simple and easy to work on
3) They are very potent and inexpensive to mod
4) They are also efficient ... getting nearly 30mpg in a car that weighs over 3500lbs thats powered by a 5.7L v8 is astonishing (considering smaller displacement sports cars get crappier gas mileage)
5) Parts are extremly easy to come by
6) They sound fucking awesome.

I just don't see how someone can hate on LSx V8's.

[Jordan T]

they get around 22mpg my friend. i worked on an 03 the other day.

[Jordan T]

I know I don't know a shit ton about the different engines from Chevy, but wouldn't the LS6 that is in a ZO6 be one of the top of the line motors from them???? I always assumed it was?

The reason I ask is that a few of the ZO6 owners that track their cars with SAFE and CHIN have already gone through one or two motors and their cars are only 3-4 years old. These are experienced drivers that know what they are doing and are able to put in the time and $$ to properly prep their cars for the weekends too.

So my question is, why does everyone say the LSX motors are so great and reliable when I know of four people with them and only one has not broken....yet.??( Hope I didn't jinx Chin)


I know people will flame me for this, but I'm seriously asking why, not making a smart ass comment.

the LS6 is the engine you find 01 to 04 ZO6. the LS7 is the top of the line LSx from chevy right now.

[Silver_Moss_S14]

I want to see someone put an LS7 into a '13 chassis with a mild cam and some mild headwork. That would be one fun (read: dangerous) car!

[burgy240]

the LS6 is the engine you find 01 to 04 ZO6. the LS7 is the top of the line LSx from chevy right now.

GOt it!!! I think one is an 04 and the other is an 05 ZO6.... I DO know that they are fast as hell, that is FOR SURE. I loved lapping Sebring in it.

[gotricebih]

they get around 22mpg my friend. i worked on an 03 the other day.

my buddys 01 camaro SS gets 31 mpg on the highway

[Shadytrixta1]

LS6 block is essentially an LS1 block rods/pistons/crank are all the same.Only real difference is the block has windows in the cylinders...the only bad thing about LSx's for racing is their oiling system which is why Mike has been through a few of them.They seemed to have cured that though by going dry sump on the LS7's.

[Jordan T]

my buddys 01 camaro SS gets 31 mpg on the highway

thats badass yo!

[170k240]

i just stuck a 2j in a 350z... I just really like what I do as a job.. which goes for everyone at XAT.. which is why cool shit like this project happens.

martin

i wish i could work there lol

[Epstein]

...the only bad thing about LSx's for racing is their oiling system which is why Mike has been through a few of them.They seemed to have cured that though by going dry sump on the LS7's.

I heard that a lot of (most?) people who road race with LSx's use an accusump. At the very least it's cheap insurance. Ahh damnit, now I'm off-topic.

[dscivicdx]

might be a dumb question, but is that 350z v-lsd going to hold that much power?

[redteggsr]

yes it will untill it ........BREAKS!!! great job +1 for all the custom work im sure it will run as good as it looks

[JDogg95]

My next car will have a 2JZGTE. Or a stock KA.