Used Chevrolet Corvette Engines
Used, remanufactured and rebuilt engines for the 1980-to-present Chevrolet Corvette, from the last C3s to the C8 — tested before they ship and covered by warranty. Tell us your Corvette and we’ll match the exact engine.
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Which engine does your Corvette have?
Every Corvette since 1980 has had a V8. The last C3s of 1980–1982 used carbureted V8s and then the Cross-Fire-injected L83. The 1984–1996 C4 kept Cross-Fire Injection for 1984, moved to Tuned Port Injection for 1985 and then to the Gen II LT1 and LT4, with the Lotus-designed, quad-cam LT5 in the ZR-1. Since 1997 there have been the Gen III LS1 and LS6 in the C5, the Gen IV LS2, LS3, LS7 and supercharged LS9 in the C6, the Gen V direct-injection LT1, LT4 and LT5 in the C7, and in the mid-engined C8 the dry-sump LT2, the flat-plane-crank LT6 in the Z06 and the twin-turbo LT7 in the ZR1.
No Corvette was sold as a 1983 model, which is why the engine list jumps from 1982 to 1984. The table below lists what was offered when. Some engine codes were used twice, and the 6.2L alone covers the LS3, LS9, LT1, LT4, LT5 and LT2, so we confirm from your VIN before we quote.
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 (350), carbureted | Code: L48 | 1980 base engine outside California, 190 hp; the only 1980 engine offered with the four-speed manual. |
| 5.7L V8 (350), carbureted | Code: L82 | 1980 option, 230 hp; automatic only and not sold in California. |
| 5.0L V8 (305), carbureted | Code: LG4 | 1980 California cars only, 180 hp, with an automatic. |
| 5.7L V8 (350), carbureted, Computer Command Control | Code: L81 | 1981, the only engine, 190 hp. |
| 5.7L V8 (350), Cross-Fire Injection | Code: L83 | 1982, 200 hp; automatic only. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 (350), Cross-Fire Injection | Code: L83 | 1984, 205 hp. |
| 5.7L V8 (350), Tuned Port Injection | Code: L98 | 1985–1991. |
| 5.7L V8, DOHC 32-valve | Code: LT5 | ZR-1 only, 1990–1995; designed by Lotus and built by Mercury Marine. 375 hp to 1992, 405 hp from 1993. |
| 5.7L V8 (Gen II small-block) | Code: LT1 | 1992–1996, 300 hp. |
| 5.7L V8 (Gen II small-block) | Code: LT4 | 1996 only, 330 hp; six-speed manual cars only, and standard in the Grand Sport. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 (Gen III) | Code: LS1 | Every C5 except the Z06, 1997–2004. |
| 5.7L V8 (Gen III) | Code: LS6 | Z06 only, 2001–2004; the Z06 was manual only. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0L V8 (Gen IV) | Code: LS2 | 2005–2007. |
| 6.2L V8 (Gen IV) | Code: LS3 | 2008–2013. Grand Sport manual coupes (2010–2013) have a dry-sump version; automatics are wet sump. |
| 7.0L V8, dry sump | Code: LS7 | Z06 2006–2013 and the 2013 427 Convertible. |
| 6.2L supercharged V8 | Code: LS9 | ZR1, 2009–2013. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2L V8, direct injection (Gen V) | Code: LT1 | Stingray 2014–2019 and Grand Sport 2017–2019. Z51 and Grand Sport cars have dry-sump oiling; other Stingrays are wet sump. |
| 6.2L supercharged V8 | Code: LT4 | Z06, 2015–2019. |
| 6.2L supercharged V8 | Code: LT5 | ZR1, 2019. |
| Engine | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6.2L V8, dry sump | Code: LT2 | Stingray from 2020. The E-Ray (2024 on) pairs it with a front electric motor. |
| 5.5L flat-plane-crank DOHC V8 | Code: LT6 | Z06, from 2023. |
| 5.5L twin-turbo flat-plane-crank V8 | Code: LT7 | ZR1 from 2025; the 2026 ZR1X adds electric front drive. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Same code, different engine
Three Corvette engine codes have been used twice. The 1992–1996 LT1 and the 1996 LT4 are 5.7L Gen II small-blocks, while the 2014–2019 LT1 and the 2015–2019 supercharged LT4 are 6.2L Gen V engines. The 1990–1995 ZR-1’s LT5 is a naturally aspirated quad-cam 5.7L; the 2019 ZR1’s LT5 is a supercharged 6.2L. None of these pairs interchange, so give us the year with the code.
C3 and early C4 fuel systems
The 1980–1981 engines are carbureted, the 1982 and 1984 L83 has Cross-Fire Injection with two throttle bodies, and the 1985–1991 L98 has Tuned Port Injection. Apart from the 5.0L LG4 in 1980 California cars, all are 350s, but the induction and engine management differ by year.
Which 6.2L
Six different 6.2L V8s have gone into Corvettes: the LS3 and LS9 in the C6, the LT1, LT4 and LT5 in the C7 and the LT2 in the C8. The Gen IV and Gen V engines use different fuel systems, and a supercharged engine is no substitute for a naturally aspirated one. Match the code.
Wet or dry sump
Two codes were built both ways: the LS3 is dry sump in 2010–2013 Grand Sport manual coupes and wet sump otherwise, and the C7 LT1 is dry sump in Z51 and Grand Sport cars and wet sump in other Stingrays. The LS7, LS9, C7 LT4, 2019 LT5 and every C8 engine are dry sump. A dry-sump engine and a wet-sump engine with the same code are not interchangeable.
ZR-1, Z06 and ZR1 engines
From the 1990 ZR-1 on, every ZR-1, Z06 and ZR1 has had an engine of its own — the quad-cam LT5, then the LS6, LS7, LS9, the supercharged LT4 and LT5, the LT6 and the LT7 — none shared with the base car of the same year.
E-Ray and ZR1X are hybrids
The 2024-on E-Ray and the 2026 ZR1X add a front electric motor and a high-voltage battery to the LT2 and LT7. Tell us if your car is one of these.
Have your VIN ready
With the VIN we can confirm the engine code, model year and transmission before we quote, which avoids ordering the wrong version.
Common Problems
Common Corvette engine problems
Valve-guide wear — LS7, 2006–2013
The LS7’s cylinder heads are known for premature valve-guide wear. A worn guide lets the valve wobble, and the end of it can be a broken valve or one dropped into the cylinder, which wrecks the engine. Ask whether a used LS7’s heads have been checked or rebuilt.
Opti-Spark failure — LT1 and LT4, 1992–1996
The Gen II engines’ Opti-Spark distributor sits low on the front of the engine, behind the water pump, and moisture or coolant from a weeping pump ruins it. The result is misfiring, stalling or a no-start that can look like a failed engine. Replace the Opti-Spark, and the water pump with it, before condemning the engine.
Cold-start piston slap — LS1, 1997–2004
A knocking noise for a few seconds on a cold start is common on the LS1. It is a noise rather than a failure, and not on its own a reason to replace the engine.
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FAQ
Corvette engine questions, answered
Which engine does my Corvette have?
By generation: in a C3, the L48 or L82 in 1980 (the LG4 305 in California cars), the L81 in 1981 and the L83 in 1982; in a C4, the L83 (1984), L98 (1985–1991), LT1 (1992–1996) or LT4 (1996, manual cars only), with the LT5 in the 1990–1995 ZR-1; the LS1 in a 1997–2004 C5 (LS6 in the Z06); the LS2 to 2007 and then the LS3 in a C6 (LS7 in the Z06, LS9 in the ZR1); the LT1 in a 2014–2019 C7 (LT4 in the Z06, LT5 in the 2019 ZR1); and the LT2 in a C8 (LT6 in the Z06, LT7 in the ZR1). Send us your VIN and we will confirm.
My 1992–1996 Corvette misfires or will not start. Does it need a new engine?
Rule out the Opti-Spark first. On the Gen II LT1 and LT4 this distributor sits behind the water pump, and a leaking pump can ruin it, which causes misfiring, stalling or a no-start. If the engine runs well once the Opti-Spark is replaced, it does not need replacing.
Will a Camaro SS LT1 fit my C7?
The 6.2L LT1 was shared with the 2016–2024 Camaro SS, but C7s with the Z51 package or the Grand Sport have dry-sump oiling, and the two cars’ versions are not identical. Send us your VIN and we will match the Corvette unit.
Is the engine covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every engine we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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