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LS2 6.0L common problems, Things to look for when buying a 6.0l LS2 car???

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Hey everyone, I may be buying an LS2 6.0L HSV Grange, Iv never had an 8 or dealt with one before.

I wana know what to look out for.
Things i should look further into upon inspection.

What are common problems on these monster engines?
Eg would be on a v6 alloytec is the the oil pressure sensor is a common fault or the timing chains stretching.
I wana know things like that for the LS2 6.0lL.

Also from owners with the same engine how is the fuel consumption on these?
Whats ur avg L/Km at what speed and how many Ks to a tank.

Any info will help out alot.

Cheers
Dave.

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I've no idea, but can say the Grange is awesome and sophisticated. Hope you get a good one.
 

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From what i understand the LS2's are pretty bullit proof. (no bias).

Things to look out for are any odd noises. Eg, if the thing is running a stock cam the engine should be whisper quiet.

There shouldn't be any excessive shake. I remember when I was first looking at Clubbies I was very surprised how quiet and smooth the engines where.

Thus why I ended up with a loud and shakey cammed monster instead. :p

No issues in regards to timing chains with the LS2's as far as I have heard.

Blow-by is pretty much an issue with ALL the LS engines but a revised valley cover helped the situation with the LS2. Though a catch can will not go astray.

Good luck.
 

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From what i understand the LS2's are pretty bullit proof. (no bias).

Things to look out for are any odd noises. Eg, if the thing is running a stock cam the engine should be whisper quiet.

There shouldn't be any excessive shake. I remember when I was first looking at Clubbies I was very surprised how quiet and smooth the engines where.

Thus why I ended up with a loud and shakey cammed monster instead. :p

No issues in regards to timing chains with the LS2's as far as I have heard.

Blow-by is pretty much an issue with ALL the LS engines but a revised valley cover helped the situation with the LS2. Though a catch can will not go astray.

Good luck.

Thanks heaps for that man :)

How is it on fuel, Is there a huge difference between a 6cyl?
 

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Thanks heaps for that man :)

How is it on fuel, Is there a huge difference between a 6cyl?

Considering I have a mid cam and 4.11's... you probably don't want my answer. ;)
 

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Haven't had any issues with it all (touch wood)- I love it!

As for fuel lol, I tend to average around 12.2-12.5 (combined), when considering my old VZ SV6 ran at 10.2 I'd take that! Especially with the power on tap.

Spark plugs are a bitch though.
 

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Good thread.
Stepping up soon too

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