Aluminum / Cast Iron | 4.8L / 5.3L / 5.7L / 6.0L / 6.2L | Gen III / IV Small Block
1. Обзор продукта
The General Motors LS-Series V8 engine is a family of modern small-block V8s used in a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Pontiac vehicles from 1997 to present. These engines are known for their compact design, high power-to-weight ratio, and modular cylinder head architecture.
LS engines use either cathedral-port (Gen III) или rectangular/oval-port (Gen IV) aluminum cylinder heads, with some early iron heads used on truck applications.
2. Technical Specifications (Typical LS Heads)
Особенность
Спецификация
Материал головки блока цилиндров
Aluminum (most) / Cast Iron (truck models)
Клапанный механизм
OHV (Overhead Valve), Pushrod
Конфигурация клапана
16-Valve (2 valves per cylinder)
Combustion Chamber Size
~61cc (Gen III) / 70–72cc (Gen IV, rectangular port)
Intake Port Shape
Cathedral or Rectangular (depends on engine family)
Exhaust Port Shape
D-Port or Oval
Rocker Arm Ratio
1.7:1 (standard)
Топливная система
EFI / Multi-port injection
3. Compatible LS Engines and Applications
Код двигателя
Смещение
Обычные транспортные средства
LS1
5.7L V8
Camaro, Corvette C5, Firebird (1997–2004)
LS6
5.7L HO V8
Corvette Z06, CTS-V
LM7 / L59
5.3L V8
Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban
LQ4 / LQ9
6.0L V8
Silverado HD, Escalade, Express
LS2
6.0L V8
Corvette C6, GTO, Trailblazer SS
LS3
6.2L V8
Camaro SS, Corvette C6 (later)
LS7
7.0L V8
Corvette Z06 (high-performance head)
L76 / L92 / L99
6.0–6.2L
Trucks, Performance sedans
Note: Some truck heads (e.g., 799, 862, 706 castings) are interchangeable across engines, but combustion chamber and port volume vary.
4. Common LS Cylinder Head Casting Numbers
Casting #
Приложение
Примечания
241 / 853
LS1 (cathedral port)
Early aluminum heads
243 / 799
LS6, LS2, 5.3 HO
Best flow cathedral-port heads
706 / 862
4.8L / 5.3L (truck)
Small chamber, cast iron or aluminum
317
LQ4/LQ9 6.0L truck
Large chamber, low compression
823
LS3, L92, L99
Rectangular port, high flow Gen IV
5364
LS7
CNC ported high-performance head
5. Типы продукции
Тип
Подробности
Непокрытая голова
Head casting only (no valves)
Assembled Head
Includes valves, springs, retainers
Performance Head
CNC ported, upgraded valve springs/lifters
All heads are pressure-tested, CNC-machined, and ready for high-performance or OEM use.
6. Замечания по установке
Всегда используйте new head gaskets and TTY (torque-to-yield) head bolts or studs
Гарантировать pushrod length matches lifter preload and camshaft
Проверять valve spring height and coil bind if using aftermarket camshafts
For LS3/LS7, confirm intake manifold compatibility with port shape
Проверять combustion chamber size to match compression ratio requirements
7. Распространенные проблемы с головкой блока цилиндров
Проблема
Причина
Решение
Трещина в голове
Перегрев или детонация
Replace with new casting
Износ направляющей клапана
High mileage or low oil
Ream or replace guides
Lifter tick / noise
Collapsed lifter or stuck pushrod
Replace lifters / check preload
Искривленная голова
Сильный перегрев
Перекрасить или заменить
Broken valve spring
High-RPM abuse or fatigue
Replace with upgraded springs
8. Global Demand and Applications
Africa/Asia: Swap markets, racing builds, aftermarket upgrades
North America: USA, Canada – performance and truck rebuilds
Южная Америка: Brazil, Argentina – GM S10/Trailblazer with V8 swaps