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05-11-2005, 07:48 AM | #1 | ||
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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. |
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05-11-2005, 08:06 AM | #2 | ||
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05-11-2005, 08:36 AM | #3 | ||
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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.
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05-11-2005, 07:31 PM | #4 | ||
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Sorry for the duplicated post .. wasn't watching/reading properly
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