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=====LS427=====

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Unlike the LS7, the LS427 uses a conventional wet-sump oiling system with an F-body aluminum oil pan and wet-sump pump, eliminating the need for an external oil tank and plumbing required by the LS7's dry-sump system. This change makes the engine easier to install in a wider range of vehicles.

Peak output is {{cvt|570|bhp|PS kW|0}} and {{cvt|540|lbft|Nm|0}} of [[Torque#Machine torque|torque]] with a 7000&nbsp;rpm redline.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/ls/ls427-570|website=chevrolet.com|title=GM LS427/570|access-date=July 17, 2023}}</ref>

PeakThe outputLS427 is equipped with a unique hydraulic roller camshaft featuring .591&nbsp;in intake and .590&nbsp;in exhaust lift and longer duration (227° intake / 242° exhaust), resulting in a power increase to {{cvt|570|bhp|PS kW|0}} and {{cvt|540|lbft|Nm|0}} of [[Torque#Machine torque|torque]] with a 7000&nbsp;rpm redline.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/ls/ls427-570|website=chevrolet.com|title=GM LS427/570|access-date=July 17, 2023}}</ref>

Other changes include fifth-generation Camaro Z/28 exhaust manifolds and a 14&nbsp;in manual transmission flywheel from the Z/28 platform, replacing the LS7’s stock components. It retains key LS7 features such as forged steel crankshaft, titanium connecting rods, CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads with 70cc combustion chambers, and a 7000&nbsp;rpm redline.

The engine is supplied fully assembled with intake manifold, fuel rails, injectors, throttle body, ignition coil packs, balancer, and water pump. It requires a specific LS427/570 engine controller (P/N 19420000) calibrated for this engine.

The LS427 was discontinued in January 2022 along with the LS7.

===4.06 in. bore blocks (2007–2017)===