vmax1500

I wonder if GM will be selling the bare block? Here's the vanity plate I am thinking about getting next summer
427BIRD


http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...99&prmenbr=361
PRICE $12999.99USD
GM Powertrain, using valuable data gleaned from the factory-sponsored Corvette C5R racing program, developed the LS7 with many competition-derived components and design features. It takes production small-block performance to an unprecedented level while demonstrating the continuing adaptability of the engine’s compact, cam-in-block design. It is, quite simply, the largest, most powerful production small-block V-8 GM has ever produced.
Specifications:

505 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
475 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm
7000-rpm redline
Unique engine block with larger 4.125-inch bores and pressed-in cylinder liners
Forged steel crankshaft with 4-inch stroke
Titanium connecting rods
Cast aluminum flat-top pistons
Racing-derived CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads with titanium intake valves and sodium-filled exhaust valves
Dry-sump oiling system (does not include lines or tank)
11.0:1 compression ratio
Camshaft with .591-inch lift
Hydroformed exhaust headers with unique “quad flow” collector flanges
Each engine assembled by hand by a single, specially-trained builder

Does NOT include:
Dry sump oil lines
Dry sump tank
Engine beauty cover
Engine processor
Air filter/air box
Accessories or accessory drive
Includes:

Intake manifold with injectors
Injector wiring harness
Fuel rails
Throttle body
Dry sump oil pan
Exhaust manifolds
Flywheel and clutch
Harmonic damper
Water pump and pulley
Coil packs, spark plugs and wires
Engine sensors

Ram Air T/A

I hear these new motors are only makeing 420-430 RWHP in the new Z06 ???. Not that great for the money of that motor

vmax1500

You hear wrong... 443/411 bone stock... 483/460 with headers and cats, 12.2:1 AF and no tuning!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iv-internal-engine/387484-2006-z06-dyno-lg-pro-long-tube-headers.html