LS CRATE ENGINES

The engine family commonly called the LS series debuted in 1997. General Motors called it the Gen-III Small-Block, with the iron-block versions in trucks and the all-aluminum LS1 introduced in the then-new C5 Corvette. GM has continued to refer to its modern V-8 engine family as Gen III and Gen IV, but to the enthusiasts who quickly grasped the tremendous performance potential of the engines, every engine of the platform is nicknamed “LS.” See how LS crate engines compare in horsepower, torque, and other technical specifications.

LS3

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LS376/525

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Part Number

19301326

19301360

Engine Type

LS-Series Gen-IV Small-Block V-8

LS-Series Gen-IV Small-Block V-8

Horsepower

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

525 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

425 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm

486 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm

Displacement (cu. in.)

376 (6.2L)  

376 (6.2L)  

Block

Cast-aluminum with 6-bolt, cross-bolted main caps

Cast-aluminum with 6-bolt, cross-bolted main caps

Crankshaft

Nodular iron

Nodular iron

Camshaft

Hydraulic roller

Hydraulic roller

Valve Lift (intake)

.551 in

2.165 in

Valve Lift (exhaust)

.522 in

1.590 in

Camshaft Duration (@.050)

204° intake/211° exhaust

226° intake/236° exhaust

Cylinder Heads

Aluminum L92-style port; as cast with 68-cc chambers

Aluminum L92-style port; as cast with 68-cc chambers

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

10.7:1

LS3

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Part Number

19301326

Engine Type

LS-Series Gen-IV Small-Block V-8

Horsepower

430 hp @ 5900 rpm

Torque

425 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm

Displacement (cu. in.)

376 (6.2L)  

Block

Cast-aluminum with 6-bolt, cross-bolted main caps

Crankshaft

Nodular iron

Camshaft

Hydraulic roller

Valve Lift (intake)

.551 in

Valve Lift (exhaust)

.522 in

Camshaft Duration (@.050)

204° intake/211° exhaust

Cylinder Heads

Aluminum L92-style port; as cast with 68-cc chambers

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

LS376/525

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Part Number

19301360

Engine Type

LS-Series Gen-IV Small-Block V-8

Horsepower

525 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

486 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm

Displacement (cu. in.)

376 (6.2L)  

Block

Cast aluminum with 6-bolt, cross-bolted main caps

Crankshaft

Nodular iron

Camshaft

Hydraulic roller

Valve Lift (intake)

2.165 in

Valve Lift (exhaust)

1.590 in

Camshaft Duration (@.050)

226° intake/236° exhaust

Cylinder Heads

Aluminum L92-style port; as cast with 68-cc chambers

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

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