SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine

[stu@kilometer]

Yes, you read that right. Starting next fall, you'll be able to buy a supercharged LS9, the heart of a Corvette ZR1, and drop its 639 horses and 604 lb-ft of torque into your Miata, RX-7, BMW E30, or whatever else you can find that'll accept a Chevy V-8 (maybe you might even pick an old Chevrolet!). The kit comes fully dressed, including the ignition system, supercharger assembly, exhaust manifolds, and other parts. GM claims the only add-ons needed are an oil tank (the engine is dry sump), and external coolant tank for the charge cooler, and an ECU/wiring harness. Pricing hasn't been announced, but we're sure it won't be cheap.

Press Release: http://www.motivemag.com/pub/n...shtml

[Juniper Monkeys]

Miata swap!

Caterham 7 swap!

Vespa swap!

Segway swap!

I'm going to swap this engine into Iceland and rescue them from their financial crisis by doing a sweet burnout on Greenland.


Modified by Juniper Monkeys at 8:17 AM 10-28-2008

[username]

i don't use this often or lightly

[Turbio!]

And Basementghini man, right this moment, started weeping.

[Chapel]

awesome

[FastGTi]

call me crazy but I'd rather have the NA LS7

[BrianGriffin]

Quote, originally posted by Juniper Monkeys »

I'm going to swap this engine into Iceland and rescue them from their financial crisis by doing a sweet burnout on Greenland. Modified by Juniper Monkeys at 8:17 AM 10-28-2008

^ win

[rpreslar]

Quote, originally posted by Juniper Monkeys »

Miata swap! I'm going to swap this engine into Iceland and rescue them from their financial crisis by doing a sweet burnout on Greenland.

I lol'd. Juniper Monkeys, your posts kick ass.

[justanotherusername]

I wonder if Mosler is going to start using this engine? Imagine what this would be like in a full downforce car that only weighs 2300lbs!

[SSLByron]

Quote, originally posted by Juniper Monkeys »

I'm going to swap this engine into Iceland and rescue them from their financial crisis by doing a sweet burnout on Greenland.

[jeff1234]

I'd put one in a GTR.

[lagunaroone]

Quote, originally posted by Juniper Monkeys »

Miata swap! Caterham 7 swap! Vespa swap! Segway swap! I'm going to swap this engine into Iceland and rescue them from their financial crisis by doing a sweet burnout on Greenland. Modified by Juniper Monkeys at 8:17 AM 10-28-2008

Please come to Hungary and do the same! We're 2nd in line after Iceland.
I think some burnouts on Romania would help...

[citat3962]

Quote, originally posted by Juniper Monkeys »

Miata swap! Caterham 7 swap! Vespa swap! Segway swap! I'm going to swap this engine into Iceland and rescue them from their financial crisis by doing a sweet burnout on Greenland. Modified by Juniper Monkeys at 8:17 AM 10-28-2008

I think I'm just going to create shortcut to a username post search for your user id In case I need a laugh...

Never fails to put a smile on my face!

As for the motor.... wow wow wow...

I'd love to pick up an older Vette and drop this bad boy under the hood with some generous suspension and rear end upgrades to handle the extra gusto.


Modified by citat3962 at 9:51 AM 10-28-2008

[Lithium Lotus]

Would fit nicely in an Ariel Atom.

[GahannaKid]

I wonder if that would fit in my Ford. With 4 drum brakes I think my life expectancy would drop to the "borrowed time" category

[freedomgli]

Any guesses on what it might cost? $35k?

[cougar]

Quote, originally posted by stu@motivemag »

Yes, you read that right. Starting next fall, you'll be able to buy a supercharged LS9, the heart of a Corvette ZR1, and drop its 639 horses and 604 lb-ft of torque into your Miata, RX-7, BMW E30, or whatever else you can find that'll accept a Chevy V-8 (maybe you might even pick an old Chevrolet!).

Now, now... let's not be silly here. I have an insanely better idea...

[masa8888]

Quote, originally posted by freedomgli »

Any guesses on what it might cost? $35k?

Sounds about right considering the added complexity and exotic materials over the LS7 crate engine, which costs around $16k. My wild guess is around $30-32k.

[VdubChaos]

Quote, originally posted by freedomgli »

Any guesses on what it might cost? $35k?

Since LS7 runs under 20k now, I can't imagine this engine being more then $30k.

Still a STEAL if you compare it to other manufacturers engines at that HP point....

[Turbio!]

Quote, originally posted by masa8888 »

Sounds about right considering the added complexity and exotic materials over the LS7 crate engine, which costs around $16k. My wild guess is around $30-32k.

Now, go find a GTO that's been in an accident.

[Gdouglas]

Last night I was looking through a November 1980 Car & Driver magazine that was buried deep in some other stuff. Today I am reading this. Some of you guys have no idea how far we've come.

[fcknlow]

i would like one of those in my s10

[todras]

Quote, originally posted by Turbiodiesel! »

Now, go find a GTO that's been in an accident.

Now you're talking.

[Merc-MarkO]

Are they going to offer clutch and gearbox that can accept all that power too ?

[justanotherusername]

Quote, originally posted by Merc-MarkO »

Are they going to offer clutch and gearbox that can accept all that power too ?

There are plenty of options for that on the aftermarket, but I'm sure you can buy a ZR1 clutch if you want something from GM.

[Impeccable]

Ill put in a mint old monte like a 1988

[Merc-MarkO]

Quote, originally posted by justanotherusername »

There are plenty of options for that on the aftermarket, but I'm sure you can buy a ZR1 clutch if you want something from GM.

I was unaware of that.

[Domestics_FTW]

Quote, originally posted by username »

i don't use this often or lightly

x2 +1 and hell yes

[SSLByron]

Quote, originally posted by Turbiodiesel! »

Now, go find a GTO that's been in an accident.

I dunno... for the money involved in swapping it and whatnot, I think I'd rather just buy a CTS-V.

[gtivr4]

Imagine if Ferrari/Porsche etc etc sold crate motors!

[gotapex]

Quote, originally posted by VdubChaos »

Since LS7 runs under 20k now, I can't imagine this engine being more then $30k. Still a STEAL if you compare it to other manufacturers engines at that HP point....

Much under. Heck, even Summit, not the cheapest place around, sells the LS7 crate for under $14k.

http://store.summitracing.com/...02397

[valfaw]

Quote, originally posted by Turbiodiesel! »

Now, go find a GTO that's been in an accident.

corrected

go find a zr-1 that's been in an accident...

[Malone]

Quote, originally posted by stu@motivemag »

GM claims the only add-ons needed are ... an ECU/wiring harness.

I take it most people will be using aftermarket ECU solutions if their ECU are not included in the package?

[JustinCSVT]

Quote, originally posted by Merc-MarkO »

Are they going to offer clutch and gearbox that can accept all that power too ?

There's tons of them out there. The LS9 puts down about 550whp at the wheels which is about the same as your average 427ci stroker, maybe a bit more so it's nothing new power-wise.

[dallas04gli]

ls9 sky for the win