New LT1 Crate Engine - A sign of things to come?

"SkyNet" (skynet-z28)
11/01/2016 at 17:13 • Filed to: None

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Key line: The biggest news from Chevy Performance is a much hotter LT1 crate engine based on the 6.2-liter V8 found in the Corvette Stingray and Camaro SS. While similar in design, the LT376/535 sports a unique block casting and cylinder head design. Output rises to 535 horsepower — 75 more than the previous LT1 crate engine.

This is interesting. How much would Skynet pay for a Z28 Camaro with this engine? Or perhaps a special edition Vette (I’m looking at you Grand Sport)?

Or, better yet, an ATS-V with this engine?

Thy will be done...

DISCUSSION (14)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 17:23

A small hp gain from a metric fuckton of work... The V6 is fine. Probably more reliable too.

Opposite Locksmith > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 17:24

Get it for me

SkyNet > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/01/2016 at 17:25

The Turbo v6 from the ATS v more reliable than an Lt1?

carzcarzcarz > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 17:26

I doubt we’ll see it in any mass produced road going cars because:

“ Gone is the variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management , sacrificed in the name of performance and piston-to-valve clearance. However, the mill still retains its high tech direct injection system and all other LT1 components making it one of the most technologically advanced crate engines Chevrolet Performance has ever offered.”

http://www.lsxmag.com/features/sema-coverage/chevrolet-performance-unveils-lt376-crate-engine/

But am glad to hear about an LT1 derived crate motor for future engine swaps.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 17:28

Car and Driver went through 2 or 3 LT1s. It’s not as good as the LS.

SkyNet > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/01/2016 at 17:30

Lately or when they were launched (I remember that as well).

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 17:37

I’m gonna guess it’s still hit and miss. Still, even if they were on par for reliability, it wouldn’t be worth the swap.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 17:48

I bet that engine would look real nice in the front of my e36.

crowmolly > carzcarzcarz
11/01/2016 at 17:56

It’s a swap engine. Not gonna make the cut as a RPO.

SkyNet > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/01/2016 at 17:56

Agreed on that front. I’m saying I want a factory car with this engine. Like special hard core, lighweight models. I’d much rather have a lightweight Camaro with this engine than the Z06's engine.

loki03xlh > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 19:24

That engine would look real purty in my Firechicken...

SkyNet > loki03xlh
11/01/2016 at 19:52

I hope you own a T56 to hook it up to!

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 19:55

Yeah, definitely sounds like what the new Z28 camaro and whatever winged Corvette they’re developing will get.

I’m excited!

wafflesnfalafel > SkyNet
11/01/2016 at 22:26

agree - that motor would make a very nice limited edition Grand Sport or Camaro late in the model cycle...