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crate engines ls series available for purchase online at gmperformanceparts.com ls327/327 crate engines ls series 19165628 a classic combination built with modern ls technology reverence for gm s powertrain heritage has always been part of the ls engine family s legacy from the same 4.40-inch bore centers found on the original small-block to acknowledgements of past engines as seen in our ls327/327 crate engine it s a 5.3l ls power plant with the same 327-cubicinch displacement of the high-winding small-blocks from the 1960s introduced in 1962 the 327 was found in everything from fuel-injected corvettes to the very first camaros it was renowned for its high-rpm performance and surprising torque from a comparatively small-displacement v-8 our powerful and economical ls327/327 crate engine delivers a strong 327 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque it is based on the 5.3l engine used in thousands of gm trucks and suvs but it is breathed on by gm performance parts engineers with a hotter cam grafal-coated high-silicon pistons and more an iron block reinforces the engine s strength and keeps down the cost making it the perfect combination for re-powering your truck depending on the emissions regulations in your area or dropping a budget ls engine into your classic vehicle or street rod the 327 is a classic gm engine and with the ls327/327 that heritage is carried on to the next generation see page 300 for information on our reference guide p/n 88959384 for installing an ls engine in an older car most economical ls crate engine grafal-coated pistons 327 hp 347 lb-ft torque installation notes · not for active fuel management applications · assembly does not include any electronics or intake manifold · includes oil pan · intended for pre-1976 street vehicles or any off-road vehicle · not intended for marine applications · for carbureted applications use intake manifold p/n 88958675 and msd ignition module p/n 6010 ls327/327 dyno chart possible applications give your work truck a workout get your late model suv back up and running install a juiced-up 5.3 into something special applications have not been validated they are merely suggestions of how you might enjoy your gm performance parts crate engine some applications may affect engine warranty see page 352 for specific warranty information some applications may not be emission-legal check state and local ordinances ls327/327 tech specs part number engine type displacement cu in bore x stroke in block p/n 12551360 crankshaft p/n 12553480 connecting rods p/n 12568734 pistons p/n 12571545 camshaft type p/n 12561721 camshaft lift in 19165628 ls series small-block v-8 327 5.3l 3.78 x 3.62 96 x 92mm cast-iron with 6-bolt cross-bolted iron main caps nodular iron powdered metal steel hypereutectic aluminum hydraulic roller .467 intake .479 exhaust camshaft duration 050 in cylinder heads p/n 12559865 valve size in compression ratio rocker arms p/n 10214664 rocker arm ratio recommended fuel maximum recommended rpm reluctor wheel balanced 196° intake 201° exhaust aluminum cathedral port 1.89 intake 1.55 exhaust 9.5:1 investment cast roller trunnion 1.7:1 87 octane 6000 24x internal available for purchase online at gmperformanceparts.com gm performance parts crate engines include a 24-month or 50,000-mile/80,000-kilometer limited warranty gm performance parts does not utilize any used or remanufactured parts in this crate engine for a complete list of parts to complement and finish this engine turn to page 80 buy online at www.gmperformanceparts.com 61 60 buy online at www.gmperformanceparts.com gmpp_2009_pages058-089_final_rev.indd 60-61 11/21/08 3:56:31 pm

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