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{{Engine Infobox |
#REDIRECT [[GM LS9 engine]]
|Image = [[Image:General Motors LS9 Engine 1.jpg|300px]]
|Engine Name = GM LS9
|Manufacturer = [[General Motors]]
|aka = LS9
|Type = Gasoline
|Production/Introduction = '''produced/introduced from when to when'''
|Status = "''In Production''"
|Displacement = 6.2 litre
|Aspiration = ''supercharged''
|Configuration = V
|Cylinders = 8
|Fuel System = '''write if it is injected or carburated and the system used'''
|Lubrification = '''indicate the engine's type of lubrification'''
|Output = 638 hp (476 kW) @ N/A rpm<br>604 lb-ft. (819 Nm) of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Bore = '''in inches'''
|Stroke = '''in inches'''
|Compression = '''write compression ratio here'''
|In. Valves = '''in inches'''
|Ex. Valves =  '''in inches'''
|Firing Order = '''Firing order of cylinders'''
|Left Bank = '''Write which cylinders are in this bank (write N/A if it it is inline)'''
|Right Bank = '''''(same as above)'''''
|Length = '''in inches'''
|Diameter = '''in inches'''
|Width = '''in inches'''
|Height = '''in inches'''
|Dry Weight = '''lbs. / kg.'''
|Fuel Consumption = '''city/highway (mpg & km/L)'''
|CO = g/km
|CO2 = g/km
|NOx = g/km
|Hydrocarbon = g/km
|Particulate = g/km
|Chief Engineer = '''write here'''
}}
'''Use the following TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Engine page:'''
 
Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular Engine.
 
===Photos===
 
<gallery>
Image:X09pt 8c005.jpg
Image:X09pt 8c006.jpg
Image:X09pt 8c007.jpg
Image:X09pt 8c010.jpg|LS9 under development
</gallery>
 
'''Components'''
<gallery>
Image:2009 zr1 engine.jpg|Cutaway
Image:X09pt ep047.jpg|Engine (exploded view)
Image:Chevrolet-ls9-v-8-engine-block.jpg|Engine Block
Image:X09pt ep008.jpg|Engine Block left bank
Image:X09pt ep009.jpg|Engine Block Hone Overtravel Radius
Image:X09pt ep007.jpg|Engine Block Bulkhead Window
Image:X09pt ep011.jpg|Engine Block Bulkhead Windows
Image:X09pt ep014.jpg|Engine Block Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Image:X09pt ep013.jpg|Crankshaft Bearing Cap
Image:X09pt ep012.jpg|Crankshaft Bearing Cap Alignment Dowels
Image:X09pt ep010.jpg|Bearing Cap
Image:X09pt ep015.jpg|Bearing Cap upside down
Image:X09pt ep020.jpg|Crankshaft
Image:X09pt ep026.jpg|Crankshaft Keyway (detail)
Image:X09pt ep001.jpg|Supercharger and Intercooler
Image:X09pt ep036.jpg|Supercharger and Intercooler (another view)
Image:X09pt ep037.jpg|Supercharger
Image:X09pt ep002.jpg|Intercooler
Image:X09pt ep003.jpg|Supercharger Rotors
Image:X09pt ep043.jpg|Supercharger Rotors (front view)
Image:X09pt ep038.jpg|Supercharger Drive Belt
Image:X09pt ep040.jpg|Rocker Cover with Coils
Image:X09pt ep016.jpg|Fuel Rail
Image:X09pt ep025.jpg|Cylinder Heads
Image:X09pt ep024.jpg|Cylinder Heads (another view)
Image:X09pt ep019.jpg|Cylinder Head Gasket
Image:X09pt ep033.jpg|Cylinder Head Gasket (detail)
Image:X09pt ep041.jpg|Piston and Connecting Rod (exploded view)
Image:X09pt ep030.jpg|Piston and Connecting Rod
Image:X09pt ep031.jpg|Piston and Connecting Rod (top view)
Image:X09pt ep029.jpg|Piston Head
Image:X09pt ep023.jpg|Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold Cutaway
Image:X09pt ep021.jpg|Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold (top)
Image:X09pt ep022.jpg|Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold (bottom)
Image:X09pt ep017.jpg|Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold (back)
Image:X09pt ep034.jpg|Oil Cooler
Image:X09pt ep035.jpg|Oil Cooling Jet
Image:X09pt ep044.jpg|Oil Pan and Oil Cooler Assembly
Image:X09pt ep027.jpg|Oil Pan
Image:X09pt ep028.jpg|Dual Gerotor Oil Pump
Image:X09pt ep032.jpg|Dual Gerotor Oil Pump Assembly Components
Image:X09pt ep039.jpg|Water Pump
Image:X09pt ep018.jpg|Damper
Image:X09pt ep046.jpg|Acoustic Cover
Image:Tremec TR6060 (MH3) 6-Speed Manual Transmission.jpg|Tremec TR6060 (MH3) 6-Speed Manual Transmission
</gallery>
 
==Unique Attributes==
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
 
==Criticisms==
Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
 
 
==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
 
==Awards==
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.
 
==See Also==
*[[GM LS3 Engine]]
 
{{GM LS Engine}}
 
==External Links==
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/28/sema-preview-gm-performance-parts-638-hp-ls9-crate-engine/ SEMA Preview: GM Performance Parts 638-hp LS9 Crate engine]
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/gm-to-offer-the-corvette-zr-1s-ls9-as-a-crate-engine.html GM to offer the Corvette ZR-1's LS9 as a crate engine]
 
[[Category:Engines]]

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