Since introduced in 1955, the GM small block engine has provided performance, efficiency and technology to millions of Chevy cars and trucks. But it didn’t stop there. Other GM brands, the performance industry, marine and industrial equipment manufacturers have all chosen the small block as their preferred power choice. We invite you to celebrate the historic manufacture of GM’s 100 Millionth small block by taking part in a web chat to ask questions you been wanting to ask on the design of current small block engines and even a glimpse of things to come. The current generation modern small block powers some of Chevrolet’s and GM’s most popular models, including Camaro, Corvette and Silverado, and continues to be one of America’s favorite engines whether it is the LS9, LS3 or the fuel efficient truck engines with cylinder deactivation. Join small block Chief Engineer Jordan Lee and Assistant Chief Engineer John Rydzewski for a web chat on Nov. 29, 2011, 11:00 a.m. to noon. See you then.
One of the most prolific and versatile engines.
Is there a date or time scheduled when GM Power-train, GMPP & Marine will stop production of the Gen1 small block?
I have a L92 in a 2011 Silverado and I adore it!!
Great job you guys, I have had the pleasure of owning 3 LS motors and all of them have been amazing… the last one I purchased as a 418ci LS3 stroker motor…. When will GM be releasing actual C7 images. I am tired of renderings lol….too excited.. hoping the C7 is my next sports car.
NOT SURE IF IT HAS BEEN ASKED ALREADY, BUT WILL THIS LS9 BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OUTRIGHT, OR DO I HAVE TO WAIT TIL SOMEBODY SMASHES THERE CAR? ALSO WILL IT BE AVAILABLE IN A TRUCK APPLICATION?
The small block V-8 is a favorite engine. It should have been offered in the Aurora. The small block was a favorite on the mid 1980s Cutlass Supreme and Regal.
Hopefully, there are no oil consumption issues on any new engines or cyclinder deactivation engines.
We are excited about the possiblity of a small block with cyclinder deactivation and DI in a great looking sedan like a new Riviera, LaCrosse, and XTS. That would entice the luxury customer to buy a new car.
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I’ve had 3 pickups and a car with Chevy small block V8s. My user name “exgmfan” explains how I felt about them. Like everything else GM produces, they make them as shoddy as they think consumers will tolerate. In my case, they overestimated the threshold for tolerance.