LS2 and LS7 crate engine prices.....

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I posted this over at ls1tech.com and thought I'd throw it in here to see what all the g-machiners think.

Over at www.ls7power.com, they have a contest going on to guess the cost of the LS7 crate engine when it comes out in the fall. I couldn't believe the prices some people were throwing out. Most were in the $16,000 to $18,000 price range. Some were over $20,000 and one guy even suggested $30,000.

$20,000? $30,000? Are these guys INSANE??!!

I talked to a guy over at Scoggin Dickey yesterday. They are now selling the LS2 crate engine and the price is $5499. That's not for a short block...that's the complete engine from oil pan to injector. You can contact them at: (800)456-0211. I asked him to guess on the price of the LS7 (which he says will be available in September) and he said $8000-$9000.

The LS2 is rated at 400 horsepower. Why would 100 more horse cost you an additional $10,000? I understand it is hand-built....but C'MON! And there's no twin-turbo or supercharger added to it that would increase the price that much. So I don't care WHAT kind of hocus-pocus magic is going on underneath that manifold, you cannot justify $10,000 for 100 horsepower. That's just insane. And if it were true....why would you waste your money on it? You could probably get the additional 100 horsepower out of the LS2 by playing around with the heads, cam, and intake and still save yourself about $4000 to $6000.

The LS6 was an $8000 engine and my guess is the LS7 won't be much more.



What do you guys think?