LS1 stands for ?????

[jasvtss]

Hey y'all, bit embarrased to ask (been out of the loop for a while) :o but what does the LS in LS1/LS2 stand for? Is it Long Stroke? I tend to want to understand things thoroughly before blabbing on about crap.

Thanks.

[Danv8]

Hey y'all, bit embarrased to ask (been out of the loop for a while) :o but what does the LS in LS1/LS2 stand for? Is it Long Stroke? I tend to want to understand things thoroughly before blabbing on about crap.

Thanks.


Its just a marketing name really like the LT1 LT5 it replaces.

[GTS215i]

IF u really want to know every abreviation used on an ls1 forum check out

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-85871.html

Quote from above link 'LS1" is just a GM engine build code..........'

[Smitty]

Its just a marketing name really like the LT1 LT5 it replaces.

not really...
GM worldwide uses a system of naming bits they put in cars...
L is for all engines as in L31 L34 LV2 (various Holden V8s)
or LT1 or LS1 (Chev designations)
as is
M is for transmissions..M21 M40 MM6 M15 etc
as is G is for diffs etc
and then each subsidiary is given a block of codes to use
for other bits..DF3 = your LH mirror
and C60 = Air Con

some names get idolised by us punters of things GM
like A9X or LT1 or LS7

hth

cheers

[RED R8]

Ive heard many answers to your question from
L,ittle S, lappy 1
L,oud S,tartups
L,oada S,hite
L,eeking S,ump (oil must be going somewhere)

But I don't entirely agree.

[Febs]

I thought LS = Light Sport and LT = Light Truck?

Cheers,
- Febs.