New L88?

[Doug Dayson]

Thanks for the clarification JAson...

Doug

"Jason R. Haines" wrote:

> The engine racks that someone saw are for the ASA engines (LPE is the
> upfitter and storage facility for all of the ASA LS1 engines). The engines
> arrive from GM on those racks and when they are empty we have to return them
> to GM.
>
> Jason
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Dayson" <djdayson at home.com>
> To: <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>; "Post GM_ECM" <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2001 2:01 AM
> Subject: New L88?
>
> > Recieved this from a friend, looking for confirmation (Jason?).
> >
> > If it's supposed to be hush hush I'll understand, but if not spill the
> > beans...(:>)
> >
> > Thanks...Doug
> >
> > > Well as much as I was drilling for an answer,  I only got the following
> > >
> > >     GM intends to build 2003, '03 427 Vettes  The engines are all
> individually
> > >     labeled
> > >     RPO-LS88.  Which I presume is to resurrect the famous RPO L88 427 of
> '67.
> > >
> > >     They are to all be 520+/520+ (minimum specifically targeting the
> Viper) The
> > >     engines were designed by LPE, and in head to head testing with the
> LS6 big
> > >     block proved more reliable thru GM tests.  So GM also commissioned
> the
> > >     building with LPE.
> > >
> > >     Looking at the test sheets from several motors, I know these motors
> are
> > >     building some 530+/530+ but the spec is to 520/520.
> > >
> > >     When I arrived at LPE there were 50 GM Mass Shipping Engine racks
> (each
> > >     holds 4 engines)  being loaded on a truck.  In his shop there was
> easily
> > >     another 50-60 in the works, and in the back staging room another 150
> in
> > >     various states.
> > >
> > >     So my guess is they are "pre-building now" for assembly later.
> > >
> > >     Also I would guess the '03 vette's engine option code to be none
> other then
> > >     RPO-LS88...
> > >
> >
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