I am more than happy with the SBC 355 roller vortec with a 5 speed stick in my GP. It has around 400 hp so it sure aint the fastest out there but for a daily driver it sure is a blast to drive and gas mileage is respectable.
That is the only "LS" motor I would toss an Olds V8 aside for. I haven't drove the 6.2 version but the 100 hp less 5.3 in a heavy 4×4 was very impressive and good on fuel too.Here you go. 455HP, a smooth idle, reasonable fuel mileage, and legal in California. Chevrolet performance E rod package. I know it breaks your $6,500 budget but you can thank the liberal tree hugger's and the people of your state that voted for for them. Turbo LS would be the most cost effective.
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Chevrolet LT1 6.2L E-Rod long block crate engine specs and features include:
* Cast aluminum with 6-bolt nodular iron main bearing caps
* Direct-injection, spark-ignition Gen-V small block V8
* Horsepower: 455 at 6,000 rpm
* Torque: 465 lbs.-ft. at 4,600 rpm
* Crankshaft: Forged steel
* Connecting rods: Forged powdered metal
* Pistons: Eutectic
* Camshaft type: Billet steel roller
* Valve lift (in.): .561 intake/.531 exhaust
* Camshaft duration (at 0.050 in.): 200 degrees intake/212 degrees exhaust
* Cylinder heads: Aluminum, rectangular port D/I
* Valve size (in.): 2.13 intake/1.59 exhaust
* Compression ratio: 11.5:1
* Rocker arms: Investment-cast, roller trunnion
* Rocker arm ratio: 1.81:1
* Recommended fuel: Premium pump
* Maximum recommended rpm: 6600
* Reluctor wheel: 58X
* Balanced: Internal
* Engine control module
* Exhaust manifolds
* Catalytic converters
* Mass airflow sensor and sensor boss
* Oxygen sensors and sensor bosses
* Air filter
* Accelerator pedal
* Evaporative emissions canister
* Instruction manual
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My brother's 6.2 Denali runs great. MPG kinda sucks though...if that matters.
That is the only "LS" motor I would toss an Olds V8 aside for. I haven't drove the 6.2 version but the 100 hp less 5.3 in a heavy 4×4 was very impressive and good on fuel too.
Oddly, I just heard someone talking about this the other day....One of my concerns with the Gen-V engines is carbon buildup on the back of the valves, since they’re DI.
Oddly, I just heard someone talking about this the other day....
That's what this guy was saying; it's an additive in dino oil causing the deposits. Apparently, synthetic oils don't have or need whatever it is (I forget- caicium-something-or-other).I've read that the key to prevention is using clean, synthetic oil and frequent changes.
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