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GM Gen 5 Small Block - Live Blog

GM Gen 5 Small Block
Posted October 24 2012 05:09 AM by Justin_at_GMHTP 
Filed under: Gm High Tech Performance Magazine

We're live at the GM Gen 5 Small Block launch here at the GM Powertrain Center in Detroit and we're going to be bringing you live updates here, on twitter, and on our Facebook page. Of course, we will also have a complete write up in the magazine, but if you want details as they are released, this is the place to be. Join us below, and in the comments, to read more.


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8:07 - GM has good coffee... The Gen5 is under a blanket right in front of us.



Reader Comments:
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1. 8:10 - We're going to be dropping news in the comments, so keep refreshing for more info as it happens.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:10 AM

 
2. LT1!!

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:30 AM

 
3. 6.2-liter LT1 Small Block - Gen 5

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:36 AM

 
4. Increased based displacement allows the engine to stay in 4-cylinder mode more often, resulting in more power and torque with increased fuel consumption.

Engine is 99.9-percent new.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:46 AM

 
5. Jordan Lee - Chief Engineer is up now. Here comes the good stuff!

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:48 AM

 
6. 11.5:1 compression

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:53 AM

 
7. 2014 Corvette
450/450 preliminary rating
465-pounds

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:55 AM

 
8. "More than 26 MPG"

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 05:56 AM

 
9. "LT1 Advanced Combustion System"

"Assures every drop of fuel is converted to energy to maximize fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and reduce knock sensitivity."

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:02 AM

 
10. Engine will be built in the Tonawanda Engine Plant, which is where the original 1955 small block was built.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:09 AM

 
11. Direct injection system hidden under the intake manifold. Injector flow rate is 22.0cc/s@10MPa, up to 2,175psi (15MPa). 65-volt fuel injector controller. Highest flowing pump on the market and it is driven off of the camshaft with a unique lifter system.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:18 AM

 
12. 62 crank degrees of cam phasing authority on the CVVT camshaft.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:24 AM

 
13. 62 crank degrees of cam phasing authority on the CVVT camshaft.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:25 AM

 
14. "Swapped intake and exhaust"
"Twisted shaped high-flowing intake and exhaust ports"
"Centralized spark plug"

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:27 AM

 
15. Four-into-one cast short-tuber header, that is nearly equal length.

Justin_at_GMHTP    - Posted October 24 2012 06:31 AM

 
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