When we told you about our first encounter with Chevrolet's new 2008 Corvette, one of the highlights was the new LS3 engine ... decided to strap one to a dyno to verify those numbers.

Gone is our old 383ci small-block and in its place is a Chevrolet Performance LS376/525 all-aluminum, fuel-injected crate engine that is probably underrated at 525 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque.

Dyno testing a 2011 Corvette Grand Sport (manual) with TrickFlow Specialties LS3 cylinder heads and camshaft package, which is also equipped with long-tube headers and a custom tune from Greg ...

The LS3 crate engine is an iteration of the V8 that boasts ... The extra-powerful LS376/525 hits a loftier sum of $11,289.50, while the LS3 long block variation is $6,195.70.