LT1 crate engine

[Will Campbell]

Looks like the new LT1 engine in the 2014+ Corvette is available as a crate engine. There's even a controller kit, like the current crate engines.

All the details here: LT1 Crate Engine: 6.2L Small Block Engine | Chevrolet

 

[Luke S]

Can you say flat torque curve for NA?

 

[Matt K]

Wow, that tq…
So what'll happen to the LS series down the road? Gradual replacement/cease production or will they always be available as crate engines?

 

[Ron]

I can't wait to see one in an SLC

 

[Ken Roberts]

As a side note it looks like the 2015 Chevrolet Performance catalog is available for download from the same link.

 

[TSR]

MSRP 11k

 

[PeteB]

Anyone want to buy a LS376/480? No miles, only started a few times...

 

[Keith]

What would you say were the key advantages over the LS motor?

(if any)

 

[P Roth]

What would you say were the key advantages over the LS motor?

(if any)

The only ones I could think of is the LT1 has the corvette oil pan and can be wet or dry sump. The new LS3's have the Camaro oil pan which has to be changed.

 

[P Roth]

Just read the 2015 catalog on the new LT1, lots of new items including direct injection.

 

[PeteB]

What would you say were the key advantages over the LS motor?

(if any)

Direct injection, active fuel management, higher compression ratio, among other things: 2014 Chevrolet LT1 V8 Engine - Hot Rod Magazine


Downside for a SLC is the intake does not appear to be easily reversible. The high pressure pump for the injectors mounts on the back of the engine right where the throttle body would be if the intake was reversed.

 

[Luke S]

Good and important point for any budget build, Pete. GOOD EYE

 

[Ken Roberts]

Plus the location of the alternator to the upper passenger side might interfere with the frame tubing.

 

[Matt K]

For 11k, you can pick up a new LSA. Swap the pulley and you have 650 hp. I can't decide if the LT1's improvements justify the cost as compared to a proven FI setup

 

[Alex]

Just read the 2015 catalog on the new LT1, lots of new items including direct injection.

terrific, more junk I don't need or want.

Bring back the 700cid big blocks, f-emissions.

 

[Luke S]

The right choice for you, Alex and I've spoken to him about this one a couple times:
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That ought to move the 917 right along......and i might not even give you flack for 4 cylinders missing. Shoot, as much as some Porsche engines weigh, it might be lighter

 

[Keith]

Whatever floats your boat but I don't see the LT as much of a a step up in the way the Coyote was over Ford's traditional pushrod inventory.

 

[Roger]

Whatever floats your boat but I don't see the LT as much of a a step up in the way the Coyote was over Ford's traditional pushrod inventory.

As I understand it, direct injection allows you to safely run the engine lean, so helps fuel economy and efficiency, particularly at part throttle (if you still need one).

It's a major advance in engine technology IMO, offering the same level of control over fueling (quantity and timing) as individual coils did for ignition. It'll take a while for it to be fully-exploited, but reducing the need for a throttle is a big improvement - they were always a symptom of a broken design IMO.

 

[Keith]

Granted, but is it any good for hot rodders? :worried:

 

[Ben Whittle]

Somewhat relevant to this thread and maybe of interest to some, Mercury Racing is currently prototyping 4V DOHC heads for the LS3. Vaporwear? Only if they don't get enough interest or it's not a feasible business plan, I saw/touched the prototype heads on their stand at SEMA.

Thought was $8000 for the heads and the rest of the required components (front dress since it does away with the pushrods) but "don't quote me on that".