New L88?

[Doug Dayson]

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...
>

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
To unsubscribe from gmecm, send "unsubscribe gmecm" (without the quotes)
in the body of a message (not the subject) to majordomo at lists.diy-efi.org