On Friday I'm building an LS9 engine in MI... ???

[Steve1968LS2]

I've been invited to GM to hand build an LS9 engine. I did this before for the LS7 and it was a blast.

So... what questions do you guys have about the engine that you would like me to ask?

Which parts are you most curious about?

Thoughts?

[jy211]

can I have it when your done!

[thedugan]

Not sure but is the LS9 a displacement on demand motor?

I would think down the road this would be a popular feature for people adapting these engines to older cars. To be able to keep that feature as an option.

[Steve1968LS2]

lol.. I don't even get to keep it when I'm done..

[monza]

Thats cool! I think they should give it to you when done!

No tech question but when is it coming out as a crate motor and costs, I'm sure others already know the answer?

[SaturnVUEguy]

So what happens with the motor when you're done with it? Street car, donated to a school, etc?

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

if and when it will be offered as a crate motor..

[69Nova]

Steve will the one you build be put in a car? Now that would be cool!

[Damn True]

How do they think it will perform in an open-track environment. Will heat-soak be a factor as it is in nearly every supercharged engine?

[parsonsj]

What other people said. Crate motor, what sort of engine management would be available if so.. that sort of thing.

Oh, how do the intake and exhaust ports compare to previous engines for those of us who make our own port connections.

jp

[trapin]

I have a few questions.

Why would it be fun to stay at the YMCA? What would I do there? Where would I sleep?

[Steve1968LS2]

So what happens with the motor when you're done with it? Street car, donated to a school, etc?

It will be taken back apart and put together by a REAL GM tech.

[BonzoHansen]

What did they learn that will trickle down to engines that I might actually own someday, or be able to adapt to current LS-based engines?

Will it come in the 2010 Z28?

[Damn True]

Oh yeah.

Ask them why they heck they don't have any diesel powered cars, and why we can't get a diesel in a 1/2-ton light truck.

[6'9"Witha69]

Will the supercharger setup be available individually?

[JMarsa]

Steve make sure you ask this before Friday:

"Can I bring friends from pro-touring.com?"

--JMarsa

[Bow Tie 67]

Ask them

" Did you see that? "

** point in opposite direction of nearest exit **

Need I explain the rest.

[jeff s]

I built one a few weeks ago, 6.9L stroked version, dry sump, etc.
Turbos instead of SC.
LS9 has same block (with piston oilers) and head casting numbers as LS3, unique forged low comp pistons and 3.622 forged crank with long snout for dry sump, Ti LS7 rods, LS7 oil pump.

[dipren443]

Ask them

" Did you see that? "

** point in opposite direction of nearest exit **

Need I explain the rest.

BEST IDEA YET!! !

[Gandalf]

You want questions? Hows about....

"Wouldn't you like to see if this engine fits under the hood of a first gen Camaro?"

LOT's of pics please Steve