Mark Stielow’s ’69 Camaro Gen V LT4

Here’s the latest info and updates on the father of Pro-Tourings latest effort that was unveiled at the 2017 SEMA show.  Check my previous post here.
Unlike my build, Mark chose to use the dry sump version of the LT4 and managed to hide all the plumbing and sump inside the fender well.  From what I’ve read this is just the starting point because he’s planning on boosting performance, so stay tuned.

Gen V LT5 – the newest member of the GM High Performance Engines

Article courtesy of David Kimble who is famous for his detailed sectional 3D views of cars and engines.  They’ve taken the LT4, beefed up all the internals and added a much larger supercharger with more boost.  You can also see from the top of the engine that they’ve increased the intercooler size substantially.  This engine is much taller than the LT4, which will present a challenge for engine swaps.

Gen V L83 Truck Engine Swap

More and more L83/L86 truck engines are available now from wrecking yards at reasonable prices, some including the 6 speed 6L80E transmission. These are great solutions for drive-train swaps because they are plentiful, powerful, priced far less than the LS3 and Gen V LT1 takeouts and come complete with everything you need.  ICT Billet has just released brackets that allow you to easily add hydraulic power steering to these engines.  Reference my installation guide for vendors who provide reflashed ECUs.

Mark Stielow’s ’69 Camaro LT4 install

“I’ve always liked the immediate power delivery that comes with supercharging, and the LT4 is a great engine in that regard, with a broad powerband and tremendous low-end punch,” says Stielow. “Considering the technology and performance wrapped up in the crate engine, it would be virtually impossible to build something comparable from the ground up, making it a cost-effective and time-saving choice.”


SEMA 2017
https://bangshift.com/bangshiftapex/sema-2017-coverage-sled-alley-built-camaros-one-take-home/

Gen V LT1 install from StreetRodder Magazine


“Let’s start by saying that swapping in a Gen V gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine won’t be quite as easy as its immediate predecessors, like the LS1 or LS3. While initial concerns were focused on the GDI-specific high-pressure fuel delivery system, that’s really just a small and relatively easy piece of the puzzle. What we’re going to cover with this story are all the other little details that nobody else talks about yet are essential to make this engine run. There are no shortcuts to doing this correctly”.