New LT376 Crate Engine Highlights 2017 Chevrolet Performance Catalog
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Chevrolet has a few surprises for crate engine and do-it-yourself builders out there. Along with the 2017 Chevrolet Performance catalog, which features new accessories and performance parts for nearly every vehicle, two new crate engines were revealed.
First is the LT376 crate engine, found in the Chevrolet Chevelle Slammer concept, The all-new crate engine is based on the production LT1 engine found in the C7 Corvette Stingray and Camaro SS. Engineers developed a unique high-performance camshaft for it and complimented it with CNC-ported cylinder heads. When all is said and done, the LT376 produces 535 horsepower.
Next up is the SP350 crate engine. Based on the popular 350 high-output crate engine, engineers have matched it with an all-new hydraulic roller camshaft. The latest small-block intake manifold design and high-flow Vortec cylinder heads. Horsepower increased to 357 and torque jumped to 407 lb.-ft.
Chevrolet has also introduced its Connect & Cruise/E-ROD packages for the 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine. As it sits, the wet-sump crate engine is matched with the new 8L90-E eight-speed automatic transmission, but the Connect & Cruise E-ROD system takes the concept a step further. It adds catalytic converters and other emissions-related equipment to make it CARB-compliant for millions of 1996 and earlier vehicles in California.
Finally, Chevrolet has made the 8L90-E available as a stand-alone option. The eight-speed automatic will fit with the 6.2L LT1 V8 and 6.2L LT4 V8 crate engines and takes up as much space as current six-speed automatic transmissions.
Additional highlights from the catalog include:
Gen 6 Camaro:
- Suspension handling package for SS coupe with Magnetic Ride Control. It includes 1LE-based components with springs, stabilizer bars and suspension links.
- Lowering kit ― Tailored for SS and LS/LT models, including coupe and convertible variants, it lowers the vehicle approximately 0.75 inch (20mm). The kit includes higher-rate springs and specially tuned dampers.
- Strut tower brace for SS coupe models
- Exhaust systems for V-8, V-6 and 2.0L turbocharged models
- Performance air intake for V-8 and V-6 models
- Six-piston Brembo brake upgrade for V-8, V-6 and 2.0L turbo models
- Four-piston Brembo brake upgrade for V-6 and 2.0L turbo models
- Short-throw shifter for SS models
- Color-coordinated engine covers for V-8, V-6 and 2.0L turbo models
- Range of 20-inch wheels
- Ground effects kits
- Rear spoiler kits, including a Wicker Bill Rear Spoiler that attaches to the accessory Blade Spoiler Kit
Corvette (2014-17)
- Corvette Stingray T1 Suspension kit
- Z06/Z51 Front Brake Duct Kit
- Z06 and Z51 brake upgrade kits
- Z06 grille, quarter panel vents and Level 3 aero kits
- Z06 carbon-fiber underbody braces
- Z06 600-watt radiator fan
- Z06 carbon-fiber torque tube and prop shaft kit
- Secondary radiator (manual transmission models)
Cruze
- Suspension lowering kit includes springs to reduce the ride height up to 0.4 inch (10mm), as well as a thicker front stabilizer bar.
- Performance brake upgrade kit
- Performance air intake system
- Performance exhaust system
- Interior sport pedal kit
- Rear spoiler
- Range of 17- and 18-inch wheels
Sonic
- Suspension Lowering Kit includes springs to reduce the ride height up to 0.4 inch (10mm) on RS models and 0.75 inch (20mm) on non-RS models. The kit also includes higher-rate dampers.
- Performance exhaust system
- Interior sport pedal kit
- Range of 17-inch painted wheels
Malibu
- Suspension lowering kit (2.0L turbo models) includes springs to reduce the ride height up to 0.4 inch (10mm).
- Ground effects kit
- Rear spoiler
- Black-painted grille kit
Silverado 1500 (2014-17)
- Performance front brake kit features larger 16.1-inch front rotors vs. the original 13-inch rotors, along with red Brembo six-piston fixed aluminum calipers, for a 68 percent increase in brake pad area. (Kit also fits 2015+ Tahoe and Suburban.)
- Performance exhaust kits add 10 hp/6 lb.-ft. of torque for 5.3L-equipped models and 7 hp/5 lb.-ft. for 6.2L-equipped models.
- Performance air intake kit for 5.3L models (also fits 2015+ Tahoe and Suburban)
- All-weather floor liners
- Illuminated bow tie grille emblem
- Assist steps and front-bumper nudge bar
- Sport bar and off-road lights
- Bed rails
Colorado
- Performance air intake
- Performance exhaust system
- Transfer case skid shield
- Tailgate spoiler
- Bed rails
- Sport bar
- All-weather floor liners
- 17-inch black aluminum wheels and Goodyear DuraTrac off-road tires
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Sean,
Where and or when can the 2017 catalog be downloaded?
Try here. It’s like pulling teeth with a pair of tweezers for GMA to post external links. It’s one of my few gripes about the site.
http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/parts-catalog.html
TYVM!
I’ll wait to see the pricing. GM parts are typically more expensive than 3rd party parts; however, the trade off is, you get to keep your warranty.
I’m just thinking about what I can put that connect and cruise in. Would love that 8 speed in a 60’s Impala.