The LS9. Pictures and full details

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Dec 19, 2007 | 09:38 PM

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The LS9. Pictures and full details

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/19/d...born/#comments

Forged pistons, piston squirters, Ti rods, dry sump, and a beefier block. This block would be great for a custom build.

Dec 19, 2007 | 09:42 PM

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ok, I say we allllll doante a few bucks to buy an Ls9 and we put it in my car to see if it can be done

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:00 PM

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Right now I'm more interested in the dual disk clutch that sits behind this engine...that might solve a lot of clutch woes associated with these cars.

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:15 PM

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Bad bitch.

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:20 PM

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That is amazing...

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:31 PM

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Good Lord! There are a lot of expensive parts on that motor. I can't wait for the trickle down effect to take place from this technology into good cheap parts for you and me. GM has really stepped up to the plate with this one!

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:35 PM

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With new EPA standards coming out this might be the best we have for a while.

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Dec 19, 2007 | 10:59 PM

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wow...makes my ls1 look like a ford motor (old and outdated)

Dec 20, 2007 | 02:08 PM

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god damn theres a lot of stuff to port and polish. the heads, tb, plenum, upper intake, lower intake, blower, etc...lol.

Dec 20, 2007 | 02:45 PM

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I've been waiting for an FI LSx motor to appear.

Dec 20, 2007 | 04:26 PM

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totally sick....

Dec 20, 2007 | 04:33 PM

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so, will it fit an fbody without cutting the cowl

Dec 20, 2007 | 04:37 PM

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So its basically an LS2 supercharged?...i mean..besides all of the porting....the basic design..6.2L...thats an LS2 right?

Dec 20, 2007 | 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawk0251

So its basically an LS2 supercharged?...i mean..besides all of the porting....the basic design..6.2L...thats an LS2 right?

the block is completely different, the intake setup is completely different, the ls2 intake is a different design to the ls3/ls9 heads, the belt system is completely diferent, the oiling system is different. so not really a s/c ls2. sc ls3... maybe, but still not even close.

Dec 20, 2007 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Katech

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/19/d...born/#comments

Forged pistons, piston squirters, Ti rods, dry sump, and a beefier block. This block would be great for a custom build.

thanks for the link.

Dec 20, 2007 | 06:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackhawk0251

So its basically an LS2 supercharged?...i mean..besides all of the porting....the basic design..6.2L...thats an LS2 right?

Not even close. The LS2 is 6.0L. You are thinking of the LS3 and even that is not even close.

The LS9 has different:
Block
Crank
Rods
Pistons
Cylinder heads
Induction
Belt drive
oiling system

Its a completely unique engine.

Dec 20, 2007 | 06:35 PM

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The Heart of the King , LS9 is born.

That engine is awesome and the car is sick.

Thanks for the link Jason.

Dec 20, 2007 | 07:00 PM

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Wow.... now all the blue oval boys can cry that GM needed to go FI to compete but who cares.... run whatcha brung and hope you brought enough.

Dec 20, 2007 | 07:13 PM

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Wow.... now all the blue oval boys can cry that GM needed to go FI to compete but who cares.... run whatcha brung and hope you brought enough.

Needed to go FI to compete with the Supercharged Ford GT, Supercharged Cobra, or the Supercharged GT500? That would be the pot calling the kettle black wouldn't it?

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