New Engine

 Ok, as promised, work is progressing on the C2.  I need this blog to pressure me enough to progress and not get complacent on the cars.  It's hard to stay focused since the weather is great here in Houston now and having a CJ7 and C7 to choose from, to tool around town, it's easy to be distracted.


Anyway, I ordered the new LS crate engine earlier this week.  The original plan was to use the salvage yard pull until I had time to decide on what I really wanted in the car.  That has gone out the window because I don't want to pull this car apart again, if possible.  Below are the specs...remember, this is my retirement fun car.  I wanted something drivable and fun both.



LS3 6.2L engine, 525 horsepower:

TECH SPECS
Part Number: 19301360 / NEW # 19369338
Engine Type: LS-Series Gen IV Small-Block V-8
Displacement (cu in): 376 cu in (6.2L)
Bore x Stroke (in): 4.065 x 3.622 (103.25 x 92mm)
Block (P/N 12623967): Cast aluminum with 6-bolt, cross-bolted main caps
Crankshaft (P/N 12597569): Nodular iron
Connecting Rods (P/N 12607475): Powdered metal
Pistons (P/N 19207287): Hypereutectic aluminum
Camshaft Type (P/N 88958770): Hydraulic roller
Valve Lift (in): 0.525 intake / 0.525 exhaust
Camshaft Duration (@0.050 in): 226° intake / 236° exhaust
Cylinder Heads (P/N 12629063): Aluminum L92-style port; as cast with 68cc chambers
Valve Size (in): 2.165 intake / 1.590 exhaust
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Rocker Arms (P/N 12669995 int): Investment cast, roll trunnion
Rocker Arms (P/N 12669993 exh): Investment cast, roll trunnion
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.7:1
Recommended Fuel: Premium pump
Maximum Recommended RPM: 6,600
Reluctor Wheel: 58x
Balanced: Internal

Comments

  1. PowerCouchDecember 14, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! You will have traction problems in 1st and 2nd. I'm running the Nitto NT05 tires. I like them.

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    1. ACDecember 15, 2020 at 1:37 PM

      I fretted over how much power to get in an engine. Given the 1967 Corvette had a 427 making over 460HP, I'm not too concerned with the 525HP. I guess the best way to deal with this issue is to put a linear control device in the car for power and not digital.

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  2. ACDecember 15, 2020 at 1:36 PM

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