Latest engine tech from GM

[OzJavelin]

Stole this from the LS1 forum (can't see it posted here before?). Might be of interest to people who are not completely "blue-eyed" ..

GMs latest engine developments .. including ..

* 4.8L iron block (RPO LY2), rated at 290 horsepower (216 kw)*
* 5.3L iron block (RPO LY5) with Displacement On Demand technology, rated at 320 horsepower (238 kw)* (including E85-capable version – RPO LMG)
* 5.3L aluminum block (RPO LC9) with Displacement On Demand technology and E85 capability, rated at 320 horsepower (238 kw)*
* 6.0L iron block (LY6) heavy-duty engine with variable valve timing, rated at 350 horsepower (260 kw)*
* 6.0L aluminum block (L76) with Displacement On Demand technology and variable valve timing, rated at 355 horsepower (264 kw)*
* 6.2L aluminum block (L92) with variable valve timing, capable of 380 and 400 horsepower (283 kw to 298 kw)*

http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/pr...%209-15-05.htm

There's still life left in the 'ole pushrod engine yet, isn't there? [ notice the VVT for cam-in-block config???!!! ]

Rod.

[Lukeyson]

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...highlight=5.3l

[outback_ute]

The location of the cam doesn't affect VVT/VCT (apart from packaging the drive mechanism I suppose). They were looking at going to twin cam-in-block for better control, like Harley has, but I don't think that has happened yet.

[OzJavelin]

Sorry for the duplicated post .. wasn't watching/reading properly