The LSA engine was nearly twice as expensive as the LS3 when it was still available as a crate engine from Chevrolet Performance; at $14,006 for the long block compared to $7,760 for the LS3.
“With our new supercharged crate engines, enthusiasts get the proven ... 225/238 degrees duration, 113-degree LSA; 9.5:1 compression ratio; 700 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque; accessory drive ...
Packed with a ton of performance, including an blown LSA crate engine, this Chevy has just the right mix of old and new.