LS Based V16 Prototype for GM by Katech
11-13-2008, 08:07 PM
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LS Based V16 Prototype for GM by Katech
I just ran across an article posted on Katech's website that I find fascinating. I knew that GM/Cadillac had developed a 60 Degree V12 that was based on a DOHC Northstar Variant. This Northstar engine was used in several Suburban test mules.
However, I never knew about a V16 based off an LS series engine design. Take a look http://www.katechengines.com/street_...20Portrait.pdf.
Steve
However, I never knew about a V16 based off an LS series engine design. Take a look http://www.katechengines.com/street_...20Portrait.pdf.
Steve
Last edited by Steve Bryant; 11-14-2008 at 03:27 PM. Reason: Typo, should have said 60 Degree V12, not V16
things we dream of but will never see 
11-13-2008, 08:37 PM
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God thats old news... but cool none the less
GM actually entertained building an LS based V10 as well and at least publicly had shown a composite sample. The LS based 3 Valve truck heads looked promising too... but the valve train looked a little clunky. Imagine the way cool stuff that the public has never seen 
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GM actually entertained building an LS based V10 as well and at least publicly had shown a composite sample. The LS based 3 Valve truck heads looked promising too... but the valve train looked a little clunky. Imagine the way cool stuff that the public has never seen Bill
11-17-2008, 05:04 PM
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The Cadillac Sixteen concept was NOT based off the Northstar. It was based off the LS6. Years ago I saw some of the cylinder head and block castings in Katech's booth at the PRI show. It was very cool.
