Will a LS3 fit in a C5?
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Will a LS3 fit in a C5?
The bosses for pulley systems, transmission mounts, and engine mounts are all in the same spots. This means a pulley system from a C6 LS3 will bolt onto a C5 LS1, or LS6, and vice versa. See where we’re going here? Yep, dropping an LS3 (or even a wet-sump LS7, LS9 or LSA) into your C5 is cake in terms of mechanics.
How much HP does a C5 make?
Lingenfelter Engineering Creates The First Modified C5 Corvette
| Stock | Lingenfelter | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement, ci/cc | 347/5680 | 370/6100 |
| Horsepower, hp @ rpm | 345 @ 5600 | 450 @ 6100 |
| Torque, lb-ft @ rpm | 350 @ 4400 | 435 @ 4900 |
| Acceleration, mph |
How fast is a Corvette 427?
| Vehicle | 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 MPH | 7.3 sec | 12.3 sec |
| 0–130 MPH | 12.0 sec | — |
| ¼-Mile @ MPH | 11.4 sec @ 127 | 13.6 sec @ 105 |
| Top Speed | 185 mph (drag ltd, D est) | 142 mph (redline ltd, C/D est) |
How much does an LS3 swap cost?
Costs are going to vary a lot, but for a good used engine I’d expect you to drop $5000-$6000, or $10-$12k if you get a new one. You can get a new LS3 engine with a warranty for 6750 all day from dealers on ebay.
What is the best LS engine for a swap?
What engine is best for an LS swap? In short, the best engine for your LS or Vortec swap is the one you can afford. Sure, we would all love a shiny new LS3 crate engine from Chevrolet Performance or a rebuilt 5.3L long-block from Summit Racing, but once we crunch the numbers that’s not always possible.
How fast can you make a C5 Corvette?
The runway used in this test runs up to 3.22 mi (5.15 km), but the C5 only needed a mile to reach its top speed at 212.650 mph (342.227 km/h). An impressive run, mind you, coming from an almost 20-year-old car.
How much HP can a C5 Z06 handle?
Registered. You are correct… LS6 can take about 550 hp.
