Aluminum LS Engine Picker Guide

Chris Arter

Chris Arter

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This is a handy guide for picking aluminum LS engines at your local junk yard.

Chevrolet Models

Performance Cars

Camaro

  • 1998-2002: 5.7L LS1
  • 2010-2015: 6.2L LS3 (Manual) / L99 (Auto)
  • 2014-2015: 7.0L LS7 (Z/28)

Corvette

  • 1997-2004: 5.7L LS1
  • 2001-2004: 5.7L LS6 (Z06)
  • 2005-2007: 6.0L LS2
  • 2006-2013: 7.0L LS7 (Z06)
  • 2008-2013: 6.2L LS3
  • 2009-2013: 6.2L LS9 (ZR1)
  • 2013: 7.0L LS7 (427 Convertible)

Other Performance Cars

  • 2003-2004: 5.3L LM4 (SSR)
  • 2005-2006: 6.0L LS2 (SSR)
  • 2014-2017: 6.2L LS3 (SS)
  • 2006-2009: 5.3L LS4 (Impala SS)
  • 2011-2017: 6.0L L77 (Caprice PPV)

Trucks and SUVs

Silverado 1500

  • 2005-2007: 5.3L L33 (4WD only)
  • 2007-2009: 5.3L LH6
  • 2007-2014: 5.3L LC9
  • 2008-2013: 6.2L L92/L9H
  • 2008-2013: 6.0L LFA/LZ1 (Hybrid)

TrailBlazer

  • 2003-2005: 5.3L LM4 (EXT)
  • 2005-2009: 5.3L LH6
  • 2006-2009: 6.0L LS2 (SS)

Other Trucks/SUVs

  • Avalanche (2007-2013): 5.3L LC9, 6.0L L76
  • Suburban (2007-2014): 5.3L LC9 (1/2 ton), 6.0L L76
  • Tahoe Hybrid (2008-2013): 6.0L LFA/LZ1
  • Colorado (2009-2012): 5.3L LH8/LH9

Pontiac Models

  • Firebird/Trans Am (1998-2002): 5.7L LS1
  • GTO (2004-2006): 5.7L LS1/6.0L LS2
  • Grand Prix GXP (2008): 5.3L LS4
  • G8 GT (2008-2009): 6.0L L76
  • G8 GXP (2009): 6.2L LS3

GMC Models

Trucks

Sierra 1500

  • 2005-2007: 5.3L L33 (4WD only)
  • 2007-2009: 5.3L LH6
  • 2007-2014: 5.3L LC9
  • 2007-2013: 6.2L L92 (Denali)
  • 2008-2013: 6.0L LFA/LZ1 (Hybrid)

SUVs

Envoy

  • 2003-2004: 5.3L LM4 (XL)
  • 2005-2009: 5.3L LH6
  • 2005-2006: 5.3L LH6 (XL/XUV)

Yukon

  • 2007-2014: 5.3L LC9 (XL 1/2 ton)
  • 2007-2013: 6.2L L92/L94 (Denali)
  • 2008-2013: 6.0L LFA/LZ1 (Hybrid)

Other

  • Canyon (2009-2012): 5.3L LH8/LH9

Luxury Brands

Cadillac

  • CTS-V (2004-2007): 5.7L LS6/6.0L LS2
  • Escalade (2007-2013): 6.2L L92/L94
  • Escalade Hybrid (2008-2013): 6.0L LFA/LZ1

Saab

  • 9-7X (2005-2009): 5.3L LH6
  • 9-7X Aero (2008-2009): 6.0L LS2

Buick

  • Rainier (2004-2007): 5.3L LM4/LH6
  • LaCrosse Super (2008-2009): 5.3L LS4

Other Makes

Hummer

  • H2 (2008-2009): 6.2L L92
  • H3 Alpha (2008-2012): 5.3L LH8/LH9

Isuzu

  • Ascender (2003-2004): 5.3L LM4
  • Ascender (2005-2007): 5.3L LH6

Quick Identification Tips

  1. Look for performance badges:
    • SS (Chevrolet)
    • GXP (Pontiac)
    • Denali (GMC)
    • V-Series (Cadillac)
  2. All Corvettes 1997+ have aluminum blocks
  3. All hybrid variants use aluminum blocks
  4. All Z06, ZR1, and Z/28 models use aluminum blocks
  5. Look for "High Feature" badges on SUVs/trucks

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