The famous LS1... so many of these have rolled into GM lineup.
Chevrolet with the Corvette - 97-05 using the LS1 and the LS6
Cadilliac in the CTS-V - 05
Pontiac in the GTO - 04
Chevrolet in the Camaro - 98-02
346 cu in making between 325HP and 405HP depending on application.
This chart is from 2004 Corvette specifications
| Engines | 5.7L V-8 (LS1) | 5.7L V-8 (LS6) |
| Application: | standard on coupe, convertible | standard on Z06 |
| Type: | 5.7L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 346 / 5665 | 346 / 5665 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.90 x 3.62 / 99 x 92 | 3.90 x 3.62 / 99 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel delivery: | sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): |
350 / 261 @ 5200 | 405 / 302 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | manual: 375 / 508 @ 4000 automatic: 360 / 489 @ 4000 |
400 / 542 @ 4800 |
| Recommended fuel: | 93 octane | 93 octane |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 6000 | 6500 |
| Emissions controls: | catalytic converter AIR 4-speed automatic |
catalytic converter AIR 6-speed manual |
| Estimated fuel
economy (mpg city / hwy / combined): |
19 / 28 / 23
(manual coupe and convertible) 18 / 25 / 21 (automatic coupe and convertible) |
19 / 28 |
This chart is from the Cadilliac CTS-V 2005
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Ok, so I have owned several LS1 and LS6 engines. I have installed one to date in transverse to the 4T65eHD. My plans in the manual department are based on the EcoTec 5 speed (F35). This transmission has an LSD option, and can handle alot of torque.