How many miles will LS1 last?
200,000 miles
The LS1 life is estimated at 200,000 miles by GM. Most engines have 100,000 miles on them.
How do I get more power out of my LS1?
On a stock LS1 engine, the following upgrades can improve performance and fuel economy:
- A cold air intake kit.
- Headers.
- An aftermarket exhaust system.
- A computer programmer.
What kind of engine does a 1997 Pontiac Firebird have?
1997 Camaro 5.7L LT1 Engine 4L60E 4-Speed Auto Transmission Drop Out 33K Miles! (Fits: Pontiac Firebird)
How many horsepower does a 5.7L LS1 engine have?
5.7L LS1 Engine Vitals Displacement: 5.7L / 346 cu. in. Aspiration: Natural Introduced: 1997 model year Discontinued: 2005 Predecessor: LT1 / Gen 2 Small Block
What’s the firing order on a LS1 engine?
Furthermore, with the removal of the distributor, the ignition is now controlled by the ECU, firing a set of eight coils mounted near the spark plugs. The LS1 also changed the firing order to 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 which is aligned with more modern V8’s.
When did the LS1 small block engine come out?
The LS1 is the original Gen. 3 small block engine from General Motors used in cars from 1997-2004. The engine specs and information here is for the stock LS1 engine.
1997 Camaro 5.7L LT1 Engine 4L60E 4-Speed Auto Transmission Drop Out 33K Miles! (Fits: Pontiac Firebird)
When did the GM LS1 engine come out?
The engine was used in the Corvette from 1997 through 2004. In 1998, GM introduced the LS1 in its F-Body vehicles — the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The engine was rated at 305-310 horsepower, a rating believed by some to have been conservative. The engine was used in F-Body vehicles until 2002.
How tall is the intake on a Pontiac Firebird?
Engine Mechanical Specifications (LS1) Compression Ratio 10.1:1 Valve Rocker Arm Ratio 1.70:1 Valve Spring Installed Height (Intake) 45.75 mm 1.8 in Valve Spring Installed Height (Exhaust) 45.75 mm 1.8 in.