[Z06] LS9 is here!
Nov 27, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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From: Auburn/Pullman Washington
so when is GM gonna offer it as a crate engine?
Nov 27, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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St. Jude Donor '17-'18-'19
I wonder if they are using the LS3 heads with this?
Nov 27, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Damn that's one sweet setup
it should make some good spanking power......
I wonder if it's a dry sump or wet sump oiling system??
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Nov 27, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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St. Jude Donor '17-'18-'19
I am going out on limb and say dry.
Nov 27, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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That is really interesting
Nov 27, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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From: Philly Burbs PA
I wanna see some testing and some numbers
Nov 27, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
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Not bad already coming with a SuperCharger!
As for the intercoolers! We'll see if heat soak is a problem with it!
Now we all need the specs and if it will bolt into a C5
Thanks,Matt
Nov 27, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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I would imagine having the inter cooler on top will make quite a difference in regards to heat soaking issues...........plus what looks to be a "plate" style heat exchanger is also very efficient.
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Nov 27, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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They really are trying to turn the c6 into a Cadillac. Get that plastic crap off of that work of art!!!!! Crate motor anyone?
Nov 27, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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wow, simply wow...
mmm that would fit nicely in my Z06, we'll see who does the first swap around here lmao...
Nov 27, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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That is BAD ****!
Nov 27, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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But why supercharge the LS3 instead of the LS7? Cooling issues with that large small-block?
There is NO substitute for cubic inches!
Nov 28, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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TheDVS1
But why supercharge the LS3 instead of the LS7? Cooling issues with that large small-block?
There is NO substitute for cubic inches!
Strength maybe. Cost probably.
Nov 28, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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TheDVS1
But why supercharge the LS3 instead of the LS7? Cooling issues with that large small-block?
There is NO substitute for cubic inches!
Is it actually verified that they are SC'ing the LS3 and not the LS7?
Nov 28, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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LS3 displacement and probably LS7 heads, cool 8 rib belt.
Nov 28, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Nov 28, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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St. Jude Donor '17-'18-'19
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Just Enough
LS3 displacement and probably LS7 heads, cool 8 rib belt.
I think it is more like 10 or 12 rib.
Nov 28, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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From: Panama City Beach Florida
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TheDVS1
But why supercharge the LS3 instead of the LS7? Cooling issues with that large small-block?
There is NO substitute for cubic inches!
I saw somwhere where a GM spokesperson said that it had to do with durability of the hand-built LS7. Trying to find it again to post.
Nov 28, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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The smaller bore of the LS3 allows for better head gasket sealing w/ the boosted motor. The shorter stroke is better for the stresses of boost too.
Nov 29, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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Cobra4B
The smaller bore of the LS3 allows for better head gasket sealing w/ the boosted motor. The shorter stroke is better for the stresses of boost too.
So basically it boils down to durability, which is kinda what I figured. It's too bad that they couldn't have gone for the ultimate blower/Cubic inch engine combo, but 650 HP ain't bad.
