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g6civcx · 06-20-2008, 08:05 AM

Should this prefix in the engine tech subforum be "LS Series"?

Trying to use proper nomenclature so people don't get confused when talking to non-Zilvians

**ThatGuy** · 06-20-2008, 08:48 AM

I believe that prefix is for the L24, L26, and L28 engines. Not for the LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, or LS9.

g6civcx · 06-20-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

I believe that prefix is for the L24, L26, and L28 engines. Not for the LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, or LS9.

My fault. I was confused. The "x" confused me. Normally people would just call it L series. You also left out LS-X (eXtreme).

If you search through the threads though, people are selecting Lx when they really mean LS. So I'm not the only one confused

**ThatGuy** · 06-20-2008, 09:24 AM

I excluded LSx because technically it can be anything from an LS1 to a 500+ cubic inch small block monster. You can have it built to whatever specs you'd like from GM Performance.

I understand the overall confusion.

DOOK · 06-20-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

I excluded LSx because technically it can be anything from an LS1 to a 500+ cubic inch small block monster. You can have it built to whatever specs you'd like from GM Performance.

and just for the record... I want one... real bad... like now... and I'll find something to put it in

... I'm talking about a biggun too

g6civcx · 06-20-2008, 10:51 AM

I find it confusing when people say LSx to mean LS-Series because as he said above, LS-X is a custom GM crate motor.

DOOK · 06-20-2008, 11:39 AM

yes it is... of which a buddy of mine, john, has in his 2001 camaro SS and makes 9?? whp with blower... it's vicious

**ThatGuy** · 06-20-2008, 12:49 PM

Yes "LSx" is used to identify the whole series of engines. It is also used to identify the custom built crate engines, due to the fact that most of them don't really fit into one of the predetermined LS* names. They can be virtually any displacement, with a mixed grab bag of heads, cam, intake manifold, etc.

I am personally a fan of the LS2. Chevy took all the good from the LS1 and the LS6 and combined them to create the LS2. 6 liters of bad-assery.

DOOK · 06-20-2008, 01:56 PM

LS9... but nobody will be touching one of those for any reasonable amount of money anytime soon

06-20-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	"Lx Series"? Should this prefix in the engine tech subforum be "LS Series"? Trying to use proper nomenclature so people don't get confused when talking to non-Zilvians

06-20-2008, 08:48 AM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 44 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe that prefix is for the L24, L26, and L28 engines. Not for the LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6, LS7, or LS9. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

06-20-2008, 09:24 AM	#4
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 44 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I excluded LSx because technically it can be anything from an LS1 to a 500+ cubic inch small block monster. You can have it built to whatever specs you'd like from GM Performance. I understand the overall confusion. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

06-20-2008, 11:39 AM	#7
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 41 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yes it is... of which a buddy of mine, john, has in his 2001 camaro SS and makes 9?? whp with blower... it's vicious __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

06-20-2008, 12:49 PM	#8
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 44 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes "LSx" is used to identify the whole series of engines. It is also used to identify the custom built crate engines, due to the fact that most of them don't really fit into one of the predetermined LS* names. They can be virtually any displacement, with a mixed grab bag of heads, cam, intake manifold, etc. I am personally a fan of the LS2. Chevy took all the good from the LS1 and the LS6 and combined them to create the LS2. 6 liters of bad-assery. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

06-20-2008, 10:51 AM	#6
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I find it confusing when people say LSx to mean LS-Series because as he said above, LS-X is a custom GM crate motor.

06-20-2008, 01:56 PM	#9
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 41 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	LS9... but nobody will be touching one of those for any reasonable amount of money anytime soon __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

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