Swap! LS1 or LS2 ? Help decide....

[xxxturbo6]

Well guy's I am torn between these two simply because of budget but don't know what will be better for my needs. I have been doing a BUNCH of reading and i'm even more confused than ever so i'm turning to you guy's since you have already been down this road and have tested your set ups
's on the Auto-x / Road course...

Here are some of my plans:



I am wanting to stay with an Aluminum block for sure!!

NO turbo or blower, etc.

I would like 500 rwhp at the tires



** I know LS1 & LS2 both come with aluminum blocks
** I know the LS2 is bigger cubes
** I know the LS1 don't have the dreaded oiling issues like the LS2, LS3, and the LS7's..

SO with that said i'm not sure what way to go, LS1's are a bit cheaper to pick up which allows me to put more into the build.. Where as the LS2 has more cubes! As the oil issue goes, I'm not sure I will ever be to the level where that will come into effect.. Not sure though that is why I'm here asking...

Please help me decide...


Thanks,
Scot W.