Find information about GM's 5.3L V8 LS4 engine used in the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, including detailed info and specifications, vehicle applications, and more.

Mar 22, 2018 · From headers & intake to cam swaps & beyond, here's a step-by-step performance upgrade guide for the front-wheel drive 5.3L LS4 LS engine.

Nov 12, 2019 · Dubbed the LS4, the front-drive version of the LS V8 displaced 5.3 liters, but unlike the 5.3 liter V8 used in GM trucks it featured an aluminum block along with cylinder heads shared with the LS6. It made 303 horsepower and 323 pound feet of torque.

The LS4 is adapted for transverse front-wheel drive applications, with a bellhousing bolt pattern that differs from the rear-wheel-drive blocks (so as to mate with the 4T65E).

Mar 15, 2018 · The LS4 engine is a Gen. 4, 5.3L, aluminum small block engine used in GM cars between 2005 and 2009. It is unique because it was the only LS engine used in front-wheel drive vehicles. The FWD LS4 had cathedral port cylinder heads and …

Nov 4, 2009 · I've seen really cheap prices for LS4 engines w/o drive line. These are GEN III engines modified to fit East/West in front wheel drive GM products. Impala SS amoung others. I know GM made a number of changes, cutting down on the front crank snout for example. But, does anyone know if a standard G...

Jan 20, 2017 · 1. Front Drive V8 Power. Maybe not the most popular configuration, but the LS4 cars all share the unique distinction of front-wheel drive, with modern 303hp, 5.3 liter LS based V8 powerplants.

However, the LS4 is unique in the LS series as it was designed specifically for front-wheel-drive (FWD) applications—a rare setup for a V8 engine. Manufactured between 2005 and 2009, the LS4 powered mid-size GM sedans, mainly within the Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac brands.

Oct 12, 2017 · A 303-horsepower 5.3-liter LS4 aluminum V-8 offered a 43-hp boost over the 5.7-liter LT1 that powered the much beloved 1994–96 Impala SS, and its 323 lb.-ft. peak torque essentially matched the older engine.

The LS4 was used in GM cars between 2005-09. It is unique because it was the only LS engine used in FWD vehicles. To make this engine work, GM made several modifications to the engine: The engine was mounted in a transverse position, using unique motor mounts.