Chevy's surprising new crate engine

[Gorehamj]

John Goreham

Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com

8/25/2015

Looking for a crate engine from Chevy with a broad, flat torque curve with peak torque low in the rev-band? Chevy has an engine for you. Unlike most crate engines this one is not a small block V8. Rather it is the LTG four-cylinder turbo used in the new 2016 Camaro.

Producing a peak 272 hp, the engine is more powerful than the majority of V8 engines Chevy installed in cars over the years. However, by today's V8 standards it looks a little anemic. That said, many older restoration projects are built for boulevard cruising and toque is the main ingredient in that endeavor. Tell us what you think about Chevy's newest engine as a project motor in a project car.

[j-ten-ner]

You almost got me a little excited when I saw the flat torque curve.

But then you dropped the ball and it turns out to be a four cylinder...

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[blkmtrfan]

How much does it weigh compared to a V8?

[POS VETT]

That's impressive for a 4-cyl with forced induction. If I read the graph correctly, there is about 225 ft-lbs of torque at merely 1,075 rpm.

[GLSierra13]

It might be perfect for a unique hot rod. Maybe good for a boat or sand buggy?

[Chris]

Something like a Vega or 1st gen s10 that came with the 2.5L Iron Duke

[Phillip123]

That's pretty impressive for a V4!

[POS VETT]

The engine is an inline 4.

[iCryWheniGoPoop]

Impressive, I can't wait to see what they are actually capable of with supporting mods/tune. I foresee a johnboat pulling skiers.

 

 

Sent from Off Driller Side

[Cowpie]

Nice compliment to go along the 2.8L diesel going in the Colorado. GM is coming around.