GM Peformance Parts LS327 Crate Engine - CratePowerTransplant

GM PERFORMANCE PARTS LS327/5.3L HO SPECS

Part Number: 19165628
Engine Type: LS series small-block V-8
Displacement: (cubic inches) 323 (5.3L)
Bore x Stroke: (in) 3.78x3.62
Block: PN 12551360 Cast-iron with six-bolt, cross-bolted iron main caps
Crankshaft: PN 12553480 Nodular iron
Connecting Rods: PN 12568734 Powdered metal steel
Pistons: PN 12571545 Hypereutectic aluminum
Camshaft: PN 12561721 Hydraulic roller
Camshaft lift: (in) .467 intake / .479 exhaust
Camshaft duration: @ .050 in. 196-degrees intake / 201-degress exhaust
Cylinder heads: PN 12559865 Aluminum w/ cathedral ports
Valve sizes: (in) 1.89 intake / 1.55 exhaust
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Rocker arms: PN 10214664 Investment cast, roller trunnion journals
Rocker arm ratio: 1.7:1
Recommended fuel: 87-octane
Maximum rpm: 6,000
Balanced: Internal

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Time Spent Working: 16 hours
Degree of Difficulty: Advanced

Tools Needed:
Air impact gun, air wrench, sockets, ratchets, assorted sockets, combination wrenches, cleaning solvent, hoist

Parts Used:
GM Performance Parts crate engine LS327/5.3L HO PN19165628 $3,150.00
Radiator GM SUV PNSAP-2423 $185.00
Radiator hose lower PNSAP-62261 $22.60
Radiator hose upper PNSAP-62262 $36.95
Engine coolant Shell PNSAP-DEXCOL $19.95
Engine oil PNRP10/0 Royal Purple $4.00 ea (5) $20.00
Engine exhaust manifold gaskets PNSAP-18813 $18.95
A/C Belt PNSAP-4040377 $19.95
Engine intake manifold gaskets LS1 PNSAP-230026 $49.95

Total Cost: $3,523.35
(prices from Traders, Engine Depot and Scoggin-Dickey Parts)