Where can I get a LS1 crate engine?
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What was the first generation of LS engines?
The first of the Generation IIIs, the LS1 was the progenitor of the new architecture design that would transform the entire V-8 line and influence the last of the Big Blocks. The Generation III 5.7L (LS1 and LS6) engines share little other than similar displacement, external dimensions, and rod bearings, with its predecessor (LT1).
How much horsepower does a General Motors LS1 engine have?
In Australia, continuous modifications were made to the LS1 engine throughout its lifetime, reaching 380 hp/365 ft-lb in the HSV’s YII series, and a Callaway modified version named “C4B” was fitted to HSV GTS models producing 400 bhp (298 kW) and 405 lb⋅ft (549 N⋅m) of torque.
What makes the LS small block engine so strong?
The architecture of the LS series makes for an extremely strong engine block with the aluminum engines being nearly as strong as the iron generation I and II engines. The LS engine also used coil-near-plug style ignition to replace the distributor setup of all previous small-block based engines.
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By 2005 the first Gen IV engine, the LS2, had hit the scene and again it used the Corvette as its flagship. The LS2’s 6.0L of displacement matched that of the LQ4 truck motor in terms of bore and stroke, but like all LS passenger car engines it featured both aluminum heads and an aluminum block.
Why was the LS1 engine made for rear wheel drive?
Mileage – The manufacturer used the reduced weight and increased power levels to produce an engine that could provide better mileage and possibly reduce emissions. Versatility – The design of this engine makes it possible to install it in both front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
When did the corvette use the LS1 engine?
The LS1 model engine saw extensive use in the Corvette until 2004 and the Camaro until about 2002. eBay offers several complete engines that are designed to be ready to perform in your project or donor vehicle. Understanding how these engines work, what parts they use, and how to maintain them can help you find the right one to suit your needs.