GM LS engine family

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf piston engine
gptkbp:block aluminum
cast iron
gptkbp:configuration gptkb:V8
gptkbp:displacement_range 4.8L to 7.0L
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:Gasoline
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GM LS engine family
gptkbp:introduced 1997
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Motors
gptkbp:marketedAs Generation III/IV small-block
Vortec (truck engines)
gptkbp:notableFeature interchangeable parts
compact design
aftermarket support
high performance potential
all-aluminum construction (some models)
cathedral port heads (early models)
coil-near-plug ignition
cross-bolted main caps
popular for engine swaps
rectangular port heads (later models)
used in motorsports
gptkbp:notableModel gptkb:LS1
gptkb:LS2
gptkb:L98
gptkb:LS3
gptkb:LFA
gptkb:L76
gptkb:L94
gptkb:L96
gptkb:L99
gptkb:LQ4
gptkb:LQ9
LS6
LS7
LS9
L33
LS4
L59
L92
LH6
LY5
LH8
LH9
LY2
LY6
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Chevrolet_small-block_engine
gptkbp:successor GM LT engine family
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Chevrolet_Corvette
gptkb:Chevrolet_Silverado
gptkb:Chevrolet_Suburban
gptkb:Chevrolet_Tahoe
gptkb:Hummer_H2
gptkb:Pontiac_GTO
gptkb:Chevrolet_Camaro
gptkb:Holden_Commodore
gptkb:Chevrolet_Express
gptkb:GMC_Sierra
gptkb:GMC_Yukon
gptkb:Chevrolet_SSR
gptkb:Cadillac_CTS-V
gptkb:Chevrolet_Trailblazer_SS
gptkbp:valvetrain gptkb:OHV
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LS3
gptkb:LS6_5.7L_V8
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6