LS2 vs LS3 Corvette Controversy Activated: “Top 5 Reasons To Consider An LS2!”

If you spend any time online, especially amongst the Corvette dedicated Facebook pages, whenever the subject of buying a sixth-generation Corvette comes up, everyone first tells you to avoid the 2005, and then they go on to say you might as well up your budget to get the 2008, because of the LS3 engine. The obvious and leading advantage of the 6.2 liter LS3 is the horsepower, 430 versus the 400 for the LS2. And if you opted for the dual-mode exhaust upgrade, you’d get 436 horsepower from that mighty LS3. [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any popups occur, please click to make them disappear and continue enjoying the article.]

But is the extra 36 horsepower really worth upgrading the budget by thousands of dollars? One notable enthusiast and YouTuber with over 33,000 subscribers says hold on, not so quick! And as someone who has owned both, I tend to agree. First, if you’d like to tap into CorvSport’s vast catalog of engine resources, I’ve included some popular archives below.

• LS2 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

• LS3 Engine Guide: Specs, Features, & More

• A Guide to Every C6 Corvette Engine