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Chevrolet Performance is opening its gates for customers who literally want to get their hands on one of its engines. In other words, you can build your own LS7 or LS9 powerplant.
However, since we’re talking about outputs of 505 and 640 hp, respectively, you wouldn’t want to get anything wrong, would you? Well, Chevy also has the answer for that, as the company allows sutomers of LS7 and LS9 crate engine kits to come to its Build Center in Wixom, Michigan, where they are assisted by GM engine builders who make sure that you’ll get a proper factory job.
So, how much does it cost to become a powerplant assembler? The LS7 is offered for$22,756.10, while the LS9 can be yours for $32,050.
Here’s what you’ll get for the money:
LS7 specs
LS9 (a.k.a. Corvette ZR-1 heart) specs
So, how much does it cost to become a powerplant assembler? The LS7 is offered for$22,756.10, while the LS9 can be yours for $32,050.
Here’s what you’ll get for the money:
LS7 specs
- Displacement: 7.0L (427 cubic inches)
- Bore x stroke: 4.125 x 4.000 inches
- Crankshaft: forged steel
- Connecting rods: forged titanium
- Cylinder heads: CNC-ported aluminum
- Valves: 2.20-inch titanium, intake; 1.61-inch sodium-filled, exhaust
- Induction: natural aspirated
- Compression ratio: 11:1
- Horsepower: 505 @ 6,300 rpm
- Torque: 470 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm
LS9 (a.k.a. Corvette ZR-1 heart) specs
- Displacement: 6.2L (376 cubic inches)
- Bore x stroke: 4.125 x 3.620 inches
- Crankshaft: forged steel
- Connecting rods: forged titanium
- Cylinder heads: roto-cast aluminum
- Valves: 2.16-inch titanium, intake; 1.59-inch sodium-filled, exhaust
- Induction: supercharged
- Compression ratio: 9.1:1
- Horsepower: 638 @ 6,500 rpm
- Torque: 604 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm
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