Corvette ZR1's 755 HP LT5 V8 Now Available as a Crate Engine
Chevrolet Performance is bringing a trio of hot new crate motors to SEMA, and they’re putting them into some pretty cool cars to show them off.
The first is the new LT5. It’s a 6.2L supercharged V8 that’s basically a ZR1 engine. It puts out a staggering 766 hp and 715 lb-ft of torque. It comes dual-fuel ready with direct injection and a larger supercharger. They put it in a 1973 Laguna and gave it a ZR1-inspired carbon fibre hood. Plus NASCAR-style front and rear spoilers.
Next is a ZZ6 EFI. It’s a 5.7L small-block V8 that offers electronic fuel injection and easy installation that offers up to 420 hp. It’s in a ’67 C/10 that’s been lowered and stuffed with 20-inch wheels. It also has smoothed bumpers and tailgate.
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Then it’s another pickup. A 1978 K10 Silverado with the L96. This one is an HD truck-based V8. It’s a 6.0L fuel injected V8, with 360 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. It’s designed to fit where a 454 used to go but offers more power, more torque, and probably better fuel economy. It’s backed by a four-speed auto in a black and red truck that’s been restored to showroom-new.
Chevrolet Performance is also releasing a wider range of gearboxes. Including a six-speed auto designed for LS/LT engine swaps.
They’ve released photos of the Laguna, but it looks like you’ll have to wait for SEMA to see the other two.
A version of this story originally appeared on GM Inside News.
Sebastien is a roving reporter who covers Euros, domestics, and all things enthusiast. He has been writing about the automotive industry for four years and obsessed with it his whole life. He studied English at the Wilfrid Laurier University. Sebastien also edits for AutoGuide's sister sites VW Vortex, Fourtitude, Swedespeed, GM Inside News, All Ford Mustangs, and more.
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