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SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine « » 11:08 AM 10-28-2008
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
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (stu@motivemag) » « » 11:14 AM 10-28-2008
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
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FV-QR » « » 11:14 AM 10-28-2008
And Basementghini man, right this moment, started weeping. Speed:Sport:Life
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FV-QR » « » 11:25 AM 10-28-2008
call me crazy but I'd rather have the NA LS7
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (Juniper Monkeys) » « » 11:37 AM 10-28-2008
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (Juniper Monkeys) » « » 11:42 AM 10-28-2008
Quote, originally posted by Juniper Monkeys » Miata swap!
I lol'd. Juniper Monkeys, your posts kick ass.
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» « » 11:45 AM 10-28-2008
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!Adaptive Headlights are cool (Oo\(llll)(llll)/oO)
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (Juniper Monkeys) » « » 11:46 AM 10-28-2008
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
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (Juniper Monkeys) » « » 11:48 AM 10-28-2008
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
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» « » 11:54 AM 10-28-2008
Would fit nicely in an Ariel Atom.
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Re: (Lithium Lotus) » « » 12:06 PM 10-28-2008
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 CLICK HERE and vote in favor of it.
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» « » 12:25 PM 10-28-2008
Any guesses on what it might cost? $35k?
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (stu@motivemag) » « » 12:44 PM 10-28-2008
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...
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Re: (freedomgli) » « » 12:47 PM 10-28-2008
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.
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Re: (freedomgli) » « » 12:50 PM 10-28-2008
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....
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Re: (masa8888) » « » 12:54 PM 10-28-2008
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.
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» « » 1:09 PM 10-28-2008
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» « » 1:22 PM 10-28-2008
Are they going to offer clutch and gearbox that can accept all that power too ?Today, of all days, Support our troops, bless the fallen Thierry Henry is a dirty cheat !
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Re: (Merc-MarkO) » « » 1:30 PM 10-28-2008
Quote, originally posted by Merc-MarkO » Are they going to offer clutch and gearbox that can accept all that power too ?
Adaptive Headlights are cool (Oo\(llll)(llll)/oO)
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Re: (justanotherusername) » « » 1:51 PM 10-28-2008
Ill put in a mint old monte like a 1988
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Re: (justanotherusername) » « » 1:53 PM 10-28-2008
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Today, of all days, Support our troops, bless the fallen Thierry Henry is a dirty cheat !
Quote, originally posted by Clint Eastwood » I don't know if I can tell you exactly when the ***** generation started.....
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (username) » « » 1:55 PM 10-28-2008
Quote, originally posted by username » i don't use this often or lightly
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Re: (Turbiodiesel!) » « » 1:56 PM 10-28-2008
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.
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Re: (Impeccable) » « » 1:57 PM 10-28-2008
Imagine if Ferrari/Porsche etc etc sold crate motors!Twitter Feed Locost Build Diary
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Re: (VdubChaos) » « » 1:57 PM 10-28-2008
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
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Re: (Turbiodiesel!) » « » 1:58 PM 10-28-2008
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...
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Re: SEMA 2008: GM Performance Parts Announces 638-hp LS9 Crate Engine (stu@motivemag) » « » 2:02 PM 10-28-2008
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?
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Re: (Merc-MarkO) » « » 2:22 PM 10-28-2008
Quote, originally posted by Merc-MarkO » Are they going to offer clutch and gearbox that can accept all that power too ?
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