Ultimate LS Engine Overview

Thinking LS swap? I am too, that’s what made me start this research. In this video you will find details on every LS engine, in order they were released, from the LS1 launch in 1997 to the awesome LS9 in 2009, to the last of the Gen IV LS engines in 2017. With full details on each engine, horsepower, compression rations, bore and stroke, cylinder head type, even which models had which engines for each year.

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0:00 - Overview & History
0:37 - 1997
0:50 - 1998
1:11 - 1999
2:12 - 2000
2:38 - 2001
3:12 - 2002
3:37 - 2003
4:17 - 2004
4:40 - 2005
6:19 - 2006
6:55 - 2007
8:17 - 2008
9:34 - 2009
10:17 - 2010
10:32 - 2011
10:38 - 2012
10:44 - 2013
10:53 - 2014 (New Gen 5 LT)
11:37 - 2014
11:51 - 2015
12:06 - 2016
12:19 - 2017

[AutoGuild]

Auto Guild fans have discovered a few corrections:
1) Trailblazer SS debuted for the 2006 model year, not 2005.  
2) The Chevy SS sedan, aka Holden Commodore down under, has a LS3, it was offered from 2014-2017 (don't know how I miss this, one of the best sedans GM has ever made).
3) LY6,  L9H, and L96 do not have AFM.
4) Its correct on the page but I verbally refer to the TR6060 as the "TR660", oops : )
5) L96 is still being produce but only in Express van
6) The 6.0L iron block LY6 also had LS3 style rectangle port heads.
7) SS Camaro came out in 2000, not 2001 like shown.

[midnighrun]

The LS4 is actually a fantastic engine for a fiero swap.

[IanCole]

Please make a poster version of this info, would be great to have in the garage!

[yankee]

So happy that I bought a 2017 Chevy SS with the LS3 an TR6060 6-speed manual. Perfect 4-door sedan.

[broman]

This is EXCELLENT work I love how it’s clear cut straight to the point. None of that “what’s up guys it’s ya boy etc” great job!!!!

[SonnyGTA]

Looking forward to this. I just bought a C5 Corvette! LS1!

[chrism]

I have the 2013 corvette 427 with the ls7. Love it, plenty of power, no turbo to deal with, and when just cruising, very good gas mileage.

[klwnkiller]

I love my 2014 CTS-V coupe. LSA is a great powerhouse but when you combine it with Cadillac's magnetic suspension and ride control system it really handles well. Had mine up to 165 with plenty of room to redline... it was actually still pulling pretty hard but I was running out of road so I backed off. Still adding mods as I can afford them. Headers are next followed by a cam.
Great video BTW. Really smooths out the bewildering array of engines in this family, thanks for that!

[markpointer]

Impressed with all your knowledge on all these engine.
Plus your one of the few that calls it an engine. It blows my mind when people call then motors.

[antoniomontoya]

You listed the L86 on earlier Sierras but not for 2015. I know there isn’t an “S” after the L but it’s the 6.2, all aluminum, high compression, 420 horse animal. Love it!!

[djombock]

I have a 5th gen Z/28 with the LS7. I really love that motor. Great video and glad you mentioned the Z/28. There were not that many produced and is mostly overlooked

[JadXtreme]

My 2017 Chevy Express van has the L96. It runs exceptionally well. Moves the loaded down van around with ease. So glad it has the G80 or it would have no traction. I hope to buy this van from my company some day so I can harvest the L96 and 6 speed auto for a swap!

[linguinatorschwartz]

We want the LT Overview video.

I want an "LT7" to put in my truck.

And boat.

And airplane.
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And blender.

[mannieecker]

Great video like how you put this together and explained everything very well.

[backtheblue]

Excellent video. I have researched this myself. You broke down weeks of reading and comparisons into 12 minutes.

[legendary]

Then you have the LSX, which was basically an LS7 but cast iron and increased size to 454ci (or 7.4L for you weird metric people). You might say why cast iron and bigger displacement, doesn't that defeat the purpose of the LS? And you are right, but that is not the purpose of the new big block. See the problem with the LS7 was that in reality, it was the question of how much can we bore out a small block and still make it run? The problem being with that is if you run any kind of forced induction, you would blow your head gasket as there is no more space for the extra air to go. LSX solved that problem so that you can get up over 2, 000 HP with them when they are properly blown or turboed.

Good vid though. Enjoyed it.

Edit: I guess people these days don't understand a joke

[ScottO]

Best video I've ever seen regarding the LS variants and their overall differences!

[AMomcilo]

On the seventh day God created the LS V-8 and saw that it was good. -Bible

[magichands]

OMG! Perfect! You have answered all my questions, and prayers with this amazing video! I’ve been trying to collect LS engine info too but just notes, and then you KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK with amazing graphics listing (and most importantly) SHOWING all this info by year, listing model numbers, production numbers, aluminum/iron blocks, bore/stroke, visual head port style, etc. LS4 info from Impala SS still would’ve been nice, as someone commented that this short crankshaft FWD transaxle mounted engine is good for RWD transaxle install in Pontiac Fieros, or possibly maybe even V-8 engine swap upgrades from FWD N/A or Supercharged 3800 Series V-6 engines in Pontiacs (Grand Prix) & Buicks (Regal). THANK YOU so much for this AMAZING video!!!

[scottythebody]

I'm a Ford guy, but this was an excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. And yes, a PDF version would be great. Thanks for posting.