Ls9 In Silverado!?

[zxcv]

http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/10/28/gm-pe...a-crate-engine/

 

I want one of these for my 'rado!

 

 

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s LS9 6.2 liter supercharged V8 allows the supercar to be the most power and fastest production car ever produced by GM. Now the 638 horsepower engine will be available as a complete crate engine package from GM Performance Parts in the third quarter of 2009.

 

The LS9 crate engine will come with an ignition system, supercharger assembly, exhaust manifold and more. It will also include a dry-sump oil pan and provisions for the cooler’s liquid system. Anyone interested in purchase the engine will need an external oil tank, external coolant tank and an ECU/wire harness.

 

Pricing has yet to be announced.

 

Follow the jump for the press release.

 

 

 

Press Release:

 

GM PERFORMANCE PARTS SET TO UNLEASH THE SUPERCHARGED LS9 CRATE ENGINE

 

LAS VEGAS - The LS9 6.2L supercharged V-8 is the power behind the most powerful and fastest production car in GM’s history - the 2009 Corvette ZR1. In the third quarter of 2009, it will be available as a complete crate engine package from GM Performance Parts. It delivers a stunning 638 horsepower (476 kW) and 604 lb.-ft. of torque (819 Nm).

 

The LS9 crate engine will be the ideal all-in package for enthusiasts and racers who want the ultimate LS power plant for their project cars, from resto-modified vintage Corvettes, muscle cars and street rods to late model F-bodies and “shoebox” Chevys. The supercharger and charge cooler are integrated in the engine’s valley for a lower profile, allowing creative builders to fit the engine in a variety of applications with plenty of hood clearance.

 

The engine’s 6.2L displacement is shared with the LS3, but the LS9 is built for high-revving power with a supercharger. It uses stronger cylinder head castings and steel cylinder liners that are honed with a deck plate installed to maximize performance and cylinder sealing.

 

High-rpm-validated lightweight reciprocating parts, including titanium intake valves, are used, along with high-flow cylinder heads that draw the charge forced on them by a sixth-generation supercharger. A new, four-lobe rotor design delivers greater power at the low end and sustains it longer through the rpm band for broad, on-demand power, whether off-idle or at speed. A dual-brick charge cooler is integrated on a unique manifold system that mounts the “blower” in the engine’s valley, with charge cooler on top.

 

GMPP’s LS9 crate engine assembly comes fully dressed, including the ignition system, supercharger assembly, exhaust manifolds and more. It also includes the production dry-sump oil pan and provisions for the charge cooler’s liquid cooling system. Builders will need an external oil tank, external coolant tank (for the charge cooler) and an ECU/wire harness.

 

[DofD]

Oh the possibilities for that engine!!

[VMax2007]

 

How much $$$ ?

 

I should buy me a 1969 Camaro RS/SS and drop that bad boy in it. Along with the Vette's suspension.

[iminaquagmire]

If the ls7 is 13 grand, this has got to be at least 20 grand for the crate alone. Then add new exhaust, new ECU and harness, all the tuning, etcetera. You could build another ls engine to put out more hp and torque for less than a quarter of that cost. Though it would be cool to say you have a ZR1 engine in your truck, outperforming the ZR1's engine for less would be worth more.

[2000DV4.8]

Think it'll fit on my Snapper?

[66nova]

I was at my local dealer last week for some warranty work on my truck. While I was waiting on my wife to pick me up I went in to there show room. It was full of vettes. Multiple Z06's and one beautiful, make my jaw drop and drool running on the floor ZR1.

 

It stickered for just 115,000. But I would so buy it if I could.

 

 

 

 

 

[Majorleaguebass]

 

[2000DV4.8]

 

[tobias]

I was at my local dealer last week for some warranty work on my truck. While I was waiting on my wife to pick me up I went in to there show room. It was full of vettes. Multiple Z06's and one beautiful, make my jaw drop and drool running on the floor ZR1.

 

It stickered for just 115,000. But I would so buy it if I could.

 

Dude, with the economy the way it is you could probably pick it up for no more than $112,000. DO IT!!!