1.
Engine Oil Tank
2.
Oil Fill Cap
3.
Oil Level Indicator
4.
Piston Oil Nozzle
Upper Main Oil
5.
Galleries
6.
Valve Lifters
7.
Oil Pressure Sensor
Bypass Valve – Oil
8.
Cooler
9.
Oil Filter
10.
Engine Oil Cooler
Oil In
Accessory Drive
The LS9 Crate Engine requires an accessory drive system.
Chevrolet Performance kit #19243524 includes all of
the LS9 Corvette accessory drive components, see
www.chevrolet performance.com for list of individual
components.
LS9 Crate Engine
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ALL INFORMATION WITHIN ABOVE BORDER TO BE PRINTED EXACTLY AS SHOWN ON 8 1/2 x 11
WHITE 16 POUND BOND PAPER. PRINT ON BOTH SIDES, EXCLUDING TEMPLATES.
TO BE UNITIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GM SPECIFICATIONS.
Main Pressure
Suction
Return to Oil Tank
11.
Oil Pan Sump
12.
Oil Pump Screen
Pressure Relief Valve –
13.
Oil Pump
14.
Oil Pump – Primary
15.
Oil Pump – Secondary
16.
Crankshaft Bearings
17.
Camshaft Bearings
18.
Oil Tank Screen
19.
Oil Temperature Sensor
Oil Out
Engine Control System
An engine control system is required to operate the LS9 Crate
Engine. Check with your Chevrolet Performance dealer or
www.chevroletperformance.com for the Chevrolet Performance
control system #19299462.
Additional parts that are needed:
Starter
The LS9 crate engine does not include a starter. GM part
number 89017847 is matched to this application and is
recommended. See your Chevrolet Performance dealer
for details.
Air Induction
A high-quality, high-flow/low restriction air filter/cleaner should
be used to protect the engine. Additionally, your engine control
system may have recommendations for air cleaners and intake
systems for best performance. Chevrolet Performance universal
induction kit 19301246 is available.
Start-up and Break-in Procedures
Safety first. If the vehicle is on the ground, be sure
the emergency brake is set, the wheels are chocked and
the car cannot fall into gear. Verify everything is installed
properly and nothing was missed.
1. T his engine assembly needs to be filled with oil. After
installing the engine, ensure the oil system has been filled
with the appropriate motor oil to the recommended oil fill
level. The LS9 crate engine requires a special oil meeting
GM Standard GM4718M (this will be specified on the oil
label). DEXOS1 - 5W30 is one such recommended oil.
Other oils meeting this standard may be identified as
synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this
GM standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. If using GM12629421 oil tank,
make sure that the oil level falls within the cross hatched
area on the dipstick once the oil is warm. Also check and
fill as required any other necessary fluids such as coolant,
power steering fluid, etc.
2. This engine MUST be primed with oil before starting.
The use of Kent-Moore engine preluber kit J45299 is
the preferred process for priming.
Note: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is
required in order to properly prime the engine. Be sure to
use approved engine oil, as specified.
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