LS9 6.2L engine: specs, donor vehicles & swap notes
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| RPO | LS9 |
| Family | Generation IV |
| Years | 2009–2013, 2017 |
| Displacement | 6.2 L / 376 ci |
| Horsepower | 638 hp |
| Torque | 604 lb-ft |
| Bore × stroke | 4.065 × 3.622 in |
| Compression | 9.10:1 |
| Block | aluminum |
| AFM/DOD | No |
Aluminum, supercharger, Ti connecting rods, forged pistons, dry sump
Specs from secondary sources; GM ratings varied by year and vehicle.
Donor vehicles with the LS9
Where to find one at the junkyard. Confirm with the RPO sticker in the glovebox or the 8th VIN digit.
| Vehicle | Years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 2009–2013 |
| Equus Bass 770 | 2015 |
| HSV GTSR W1 | 2017 |
| HTT Pléthore LC 750 | 2010 |
| Icona Vulcano Titanium | 2016 |
| SIN R1 650 | 2015–present |
| Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS | 2009 |
| VLF Destino | 2016 |
Next steps
- Find a cam for the LS9
- Compare every LS donor engine
- Size injectors and fuel pump
- Swap guides by vehicle
Sources