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SDPC SDRL8T

SDPC SDRL8T - Port Injection Swap Ready L8T Crate Engine

SKU: SDRL8T

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The SDPC 402 cubic-inch Gen V LT crate engine delivers a potent, reliable foundation engineered for serious street performance and track duty. Built around the high-strength cast-iron Chevrolet Performance 6.6L L8T block, this naturally aspirated combination pairs precision SDPC Raceshop CNC-ported cylinder heads with custom valvetrain packages and a port injection conversion to deliver seamless drivability and immense torque throughout the RPM range.

Base Engine Specifications:

  • Displacement: 402 CID (6.6L)
  • Engine Block: Chevrolet Performance L8T cast-iron block
  • Cylinder Heads: SDPC CNC-ported Gen V LT1 aluminum cylinder heads
  • Valvetrain: SDPC VVT delete kit with upgraded valvetrain hardware
  • Induction: MSD Atomic AirForce LT intake manifold
  • Throttle Body: Nick Williams 103mm billet throttle body
  • Fueling: Standalone port injection conversion (eliminates direct injection complexity)

Camshaft & Output Configurations:

Configuration Cam Profile Horsepower Torque
Option 1 SDPC SDR218 598 HP 553 lb-ft
Option 2 SDPC SDR227 637 HP 564 lb-ft

Note: Custom dyno tuning and a standalone EFI engine management system configured for port injection are required to operate this crate engine package.

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Description

Compare dyno performance and engine specifications across factory baseline and SDPC Raceshop Gen V 6.6L L8T builds. Each stage steps up camshaft duration, valve lift, and cylinder head airflow to unlock substantial top-end horsepower while sustaining massive low- and mid-range torque.

Specification Stock L8T 6.6L SDR218 L8T 6.6L SDR227 L8T 6.6L
Horsepower 437 HP @ 4,700 RPM 598 HP @ 6,100 RPM 637 HP @ 6,500 RPM
Torque 546 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM 553 lb-ft @ 5,100 RPM 564 lb-ft @ 5,100 RPM
Compression Ratio 10.8:1
Engine Block L8T Cast Iron, 6-bolt mains, 4.060" bore
Crankshaft Forged steel, 3.860" stroke
Cylinder Heads Factory Cast Aluminum (P/N 12703610), 59.02cc chambers SDPC CNC-Ported LT1 Cast Aluminum (SDRCNCLT1), 61cc chambers
Valves 2.130" hollow stem intake / 1.590" Inconel exhaust 2.126" intake / 1.590" exhaust
Camshaft Type Hydraulic roller (Stock OE) Hydraulic roller (SDPC SDR218) Hydraulic roller (SDPC SDR227)
Valve Lift (Int / Exh) 0.500" / 0.492" 0.570" / 0.570" 0.635" / 0.635"
Duration @ 0.050" (Int / Exh) 193° / 199° 218° / 228° 227° / 238°

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