Will you gain value in your restomod by going to a ls2 or ls3 from an ls1?

[charchri4]

Might be a few bucks in value in it but no way near what you will spend. I think it's kind of funny that guys feel the LS1 is dated when it's sitting in a 45 year old chassis. That and the 2 and 3 are the same "dated" family of engines.

[Vegas69]

It comes down to the scope of the car. I wouldn't drop an LS1 in a high end pro touring car. The carpet has to match the drapes as the old saying goes. In an average Camaro, I'd take it over a 1st gen small block any day.

[jwcarguy]

Originally Posted by charchri4

Might be a few bucks in value in it but no way near what you will spend. I think it's kind of funny that guys feel the LS1 is dated when it's sitting in a 45 year old chassis. That and the 2 and 3 are the same "dated" family of engines.

IMO it would add more than "a few bucks in value", just for the simple fact that the larger engines (in stock trim) go for more than double the cost of a "LS1"

Also, the LS2 & LS3 are not the "same dated family of engines" (Gen 3 compared to Gen 4)

Both the LS2 & LS3 have:

-better pcm operating systems (58x )
- stronger bottom end rotating assemblies (coated skirt pistons w/ floating pins, larger connecting rods, stronger cranks)
- stronger block design and crankcase ventilation
- better flowing cfm(as cast) cylinder heads, w/ larger Intake valves
- VVT / DOD ( can be a benefit in certain applications)
- larger throttle bodies and better flowing intake manifolds
- larger fuel injectors
- improved lifter and tray designs
- stronger timing chains
- improved ignition coils

and the simple fact that they are larger cubic inches and make more power

hope that helps clear things up

Jeff