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Old 10-04-2008, 08:22 PM
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Default LS3 specs, for those unfamiliar with this fantastic powerplant...

2008 "LS3" 6.2L V8, (new GM crate engines are selling for right around $6200 + $895 for the wiring harness/controller/drive by wire throttle pedal assy, not bad)

Type:......................................6.2L Gen IV V8
Displacement:...........................6162cc (376.0 ci)
Compression ratio:....................10.7:1
Valve configuration:..................2 valves/cylinder, 2.16" hollow-stem intake/1.60" exhaust
Rocker arms:..........................1.7:1 roller with 6mm offset intake rockers
Assembly site:........................St. Catharines, Ontario
Valve lifters: ..........................hydraulic roller
Camshaft:..............................(204/211 @ .050, .551"/.521" lift)
Firing order: ...........................1 - 8 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3
Bore x stroke:.........................103.25 x 92mm (4.06" X 3.62")
Fuel system: ..........................sequential fuel injection
Fuel type:...............................premium fuel recommended
Bore Center:............................4.40" (111.76 mm)
Fuel shut off:..........................6600 rpm
Emissions controls:...................catalytic converter three-way catalyst positive crankcase ventilation

Applications: hp ( kw )/Torque ( Nm )
Chevrolet Corvette:
430(321kW) @ 5900 / 424(575Nm) @ 4600 SAE CERTIFIED

Chevrolet Corvette w/ Optional Exhaust:
436(325kW) @ 5900 / 428(580Nm) @ 4600 SAE CERTIFIED


Materials:
Block:......................cast aluminum
Cylinder head:...........cast aluminum (324/199 cfm intake/exhaust @ .550" lift)

Intake manifold: .......composite
Exhaust manifold:......cast nodular iron
Main bearing caps:.....powder metal
Crankshaft:..............cast iron with undercut and rolled fillets
Camshaft:................hollow steel
Connecting rods:.......forged powder metal