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What vehicles came with the LS1?

The LS1 is a 5.7 L aluminum-block Generation III V8 rated 295–382 hp (1997–2005). GM and its partners used it in:

  • Chevrolet Corvette C5 (1997–2004)
  • Chevrolet Camaro SS (1998–2002)
  • Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1998–2002)
  • Pontiac Firebird Formula, Trans Am (1998–2002)
  • Holden VT II Commodore (1999–2000)
  • Holden Statesman (1999–2005)
  • Chevrolet Caprice (1999–2006)
  • HSV VX/VU (2000–2003)
  • Holden VX Commodore / Holden VU Ute (2000–2003)
  • HSV GTO (2001–2004)
  • Holden Monaro (2001–2005)
  • HSV Y Series (2002–2004)
  • Holden VY Commodore (2002–2004)
  • Pontiac GTO (2004)
  • Holden VZ Commodore (2004–2005)
  • HSV Z series Avalanche (2005)

Junkyard tip: power ratings changed by vehicle, so a car-rated number doesn't carry over to a different platform. Use the donor engine finder to compare it with other engines of the same size.

Specs are GM ratings as published; power varied by year and vehicle. Confirm any engine by the RPO code on the glovebox/console sticker.

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