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First Look: Performance Design’s XS Intake Manifold for LS3 V-8

A stock LS3 rec-port intake manifold is hard to beat and only costs $299. When Chevy went back to the drawing board after the success of the cathedral-port Gen III LS1 small-block V-8, it realized ...
Motor Authority

2008 Corvette gets LS3 engine and power upgrade

The spy shots last week told us what to expect and now GM has unveiled the 2008 Corvette, fitted with a new 6.2L LS3 V8 engine developing 430hp and 575 Nm of torque. Other changes include the option ...
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GM Performance Parts LS3 Engine Build Part 3 - Late Crate Update

The success of this project can be traced directly back to our starting point. Right out of the box, the GMPP LS3 crate motor is an impressive little small-block. Think about how cool it would have ...
Motor Trend

Trick Flow Specialties LS3 Head/Cam Kit Install

When it comes to First World quandaries, determining how best to squeeze more straight-line scoot out of a base 2008-2013 Corvette ranks well toward the safe end of the defensibility spectrum. After ...