2021年2月24日 · The 454ci LS5 is remembered as one of the final GM big-block offerings to have come out in the 60’s and 70’s. It is an illustrious piece of Corvette history.

2023年5月4日 · Early versions of the 7.4L V8 were able to deliver 360-450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The Chevrolet Corvette with the LS5 version delivered 390hp. Meanwhile, the LS6 in the Chevelle could deliver up to 450hp with the 4 barrel carb.

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The General Motors LS-based small-block engines are a family of V8 and offshoot V6 engines designed and manufactured by the American automotive company General Motors.

2024年2月19日 · The Chevy LS5 engine is a V8 engine that belongs to the LS engine family. It features a displacement of 454 cubic inches or 7.4 liters, making it a true powerhouse. The LS5 engine was primarily used in Chevrolet vehicles during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The 1970 production models of the 454 put out the most horsepower with the LS5 claiming 360 horsepower and the LS6 putting out a mighty 450 horsepower. As with many high performance engines during the muscle car wars, there were lots of rumors flying around in regards to actually how much horsepower the 454 engines put out as opposed to what ...

The 454 cubic inch engine was available in two forms in 1971. The LS5 with 365 hp, and the LS6 with 425 hp. As Super8 stated the 425 hp engine (gross) was also given an official net rating by General Motors as 325 bhp. The 365 hp (gross) engine had a net rating of 270 bhp.

When this Caprice was ordered new, it was a well-equipped Chevrolet. The LS5 V8 set the original owner back an extra $242. Plus, the car has a Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, loads of power accessories, and a vinyl roof (which appears to have been replaced with black paint).

2024年1月17日 · The 454 big blocks, including LS4, LS5, and the short-lived LS6, set a high standard in muscle cars and trucks with formidable power. In 1987, Chevy introduced the L19 with EFI, offering enhanced performance in vehicles like the 1990-1993 Chevy 454 SS.

2022年3月8日 · The 454ci LS5 V8 features a cowl induction intake for its four-barrel carburetor. Output was rated at 360 horsepower when new, and this example was rebuilt during the refurbishment according to the seller. Engine block stamping 139994 matches the last six digits on the chassis identification plate shown in the gallery below.