Ranking the LS Engine Family from WORST to FIRST!
Jun 30, 2023 · The most powerful LS family engine ever at 638 horsepower, the supercharged 6.2L LS9 debuted in the 2009 Corvette ZR1. Aka the very first factory-supercharged Corvette. It was based on the LS3, although changes were made to the cylinder walls, and featured a 2.3L four-lobe Eaton supercharger as well as other beefed-up components.
LS engine oil priming tool - CorvetteForum
Dec 31, 2016 · Autocrossing & Roadracing - LS engine oil priming tool - This LS oil priming tool is for cheap and lazy people who don't prime motors very often. There are some very fancy primers out there for $100's and there are home made PVC cans for under $30. This costs like $10 and in my case I had all the stuff in my garage...
Corvette History Part 7: Dawn of the LS Engine & C5 Corvette
Jun 23, 2023 · The initial conception of the LS engine began on a whim, more or less. GM was co-developing a double-overhead-cam engine with Lotus and put that in a Corvette. That exceptional engine left such an impression on executives that they greenlit the project for a new V8 on the spot. Tom Stephens, head of GM’s Powertrains division, took charge.
Considering a C4, LS Swap? - CorvetteForum
Feb 23, 2020 · My basic package was an LS-1 build along with a 4L65e automatic transmission from Turnkey Engine Supply of Oceanside, CA. They provided a kit of sorts that included the engine, motor mounts (which had to be shimmed), wiring harness, Howell computer, shorty headers, all accessories with a serpentine mount including a/c compressor.
2001-2004 C5 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: LS6 Engine and Performance
Sep 8, 2009 · The Z06 employed a high horsepower edition of the LS1 standard V-8 called the LS6. This engine produced 385 horsepower (or 287kW) and was lighter and faster than the previous ZR1 engine. To go along with the LS6, Chevrolet had to make modifications elsewhere on the car. This included brake cooling ducts, a hardtop body, bigger
LS race engine bearing clearance suggestions - CorvetteForum
Feb 18, 2008 · Engine Mods - LS race engine bearing clearance suggestions - Corvette Team Members, Can I get some feedback from those in the know on the suggested clearances for both the main bearings and the rod bearings in an LS series race engine running an Aviaid dry sump oiling system? Anybody have a connection with a LS series...
Honest Advice for LS Swap - CorvetteForum
Nov 27, 2024 · The LS engine is a complete re-design using modern computer efforts to improve on the SBC in every single way, even the firing order and properties of internal balance between parts and the sounds that are created and controlled by purposeful engineering that was never available to the SBC.
What does "LS" in Chevy's engine stand for? - CorvetteForum
Oct 4, 2009 · The LS engine has been the sole powerplant of the Chevrolet Corvette since 1997 and has seen use in a wide variety of other General Motors vehicles, ranging from sport coupes to full size trucks. Due to the engine's relatively compact external dimensions compared to its displacement and power output, the engine family is also a popular choice ...
454 to LS engine swap - CorvetteForum
May 24, 2012 · C3 Tech/Performance - 454 to LS engine swap - I have a 71 Vert with AC, Steeroids R&P, Hydrotech brake system and Vette brakes traverse front suspension kit and TKO 500 installed. Im thinking of removing my 454 BB and installing an LS series engine. Has anyone done this and if so what major alterations have to be done...
Cost of OUtfitting a C3 with a LS? - CorvetteForum
Jan 14, 2014 · C3 General - Cost of OUtfitting a C3 with a LS? - I know I've read a number of threads on here about swapping an LS engine into a C3, so I'm sure a number of the experts here have already been through the fun. I have 2 questions for you: 1.) How expensive is the LS swap, considering everything is there on the original...