1969 Chevrolet Camaro with a new 641-horsepower LSX-based 454-cubic-inch small-block
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro with a new 641-horsepower LSX-based 454-cubic-inch small-block http://www.autoextremist.com/page6.shtml#table
Baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson unveils his one-of-a-kind 1969 Chevrolet Camaro with a new 641-horsepower LSX-based 454-cubic-inch small-block V-8 at the SEMA Show yesterday. Jackson partnered with GM Performance Parts and the GM Performance Division to build a one-of-a-kind modern muscle machine that serves as a developmental showcase for GM's new LSX family of performance engine components. The 454-cubic-inch small-block V-8 in Jackson's Camaro is based on GMPP's new LSX Bowtie Block cylinder block and other engine components. The cast iron LSX block was designed for the creation of high-horsepower, large-displacement engines based on GM's Gen IV small-block engine architecture. The iron block enables engine builders to use traditional displacement-enlarging techniques to create large-displacement small-block engines of 500 cubic inches or more. The LSX block is also designed with a thick deck and strategic cast-in strengthening features that support high-horsepower supercharged and nitrous-oxide combinations. Jackson helped build the engine with famed NHRA racer Warren Johnson, who was instrumental in the development of the LSX block. At Warren Johnson's dynamometer facility, the LSX engine produced 641 horsepower and 611 lb.-ft. of torque. More than the peak numbers, however, is the engine's Kansas-flat power band. The engine makes 520 lb.-ft. of torque at only 3,000 rpm, with torque rising steadily throughout the rev range. For the Camaro, a simple but effective combination employing a single four-barrel carburetor and carefully matched cylinder head and valvetrain components was employed. The LSX 454 small-block is backed by a heavy-duty six-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle with 3.91 gears. Additionally, Jackson's Camaro features a host of custom features, including contemporary suspension upgrades and a black leather interior with baseball-stitched upholstery. Buildup of the Camaro will be featured on Hot Rod TV on ESPN this March, with footage shot of the car's build, engine assembly at Warren Johnson's shop, a tour of Jackson's collection, testing at the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Mich., and more.
Baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson unveils his one-of-a-kind 1969 Chevrolet Camaro with a new 641-horsepower LSX-based 454-cubic-inch small-block V-8 at the SEMA Show yesterday. Jackson partnered with GM Performance Parts and the GM Performance Division to build a one-of-a-kind modern muscle machine that serves as a developmental showcase for GM's new LSX family of performance engine components. The 454-cubic-inch small-block V-8 in Jackson's Camaro is based on GMPP's new LSX Bowtie Block cylinder block and other engine components. The cast iron LSX block was designed for the creation of high-horsepower, large-displacement engines based on GM's Gen IV small-block engine architecture. The iron block enables engine builders to use traditional displacement-enlarging techniques to create large-displacement small-block engines of 500 cubic inches or more. The LSX block is also designed with a thick deck and strategic cast-in strengthening features that support high-horsepower supercharged and nitrous-oxide combinations. Jackson helped build the engine with famed NHRA racer Warren Johnson, who was instrumental in the development of the LSX block. At Warren Johnson's dynamometer facility, the LSX engine produced 641 horsepower and 611 lb.-ft. of torque. More than the peak numbers, however, is the engine's Kansas-flat power band. The engine makes 520 lb.-ft. of torque at only 3,000 rpm, with torque rising steadily throughout the rev range. For the Camaro, a simple but effective combination employing a single four-barrel carburetor and carefully matched cylinder head and valvetrain components was employed. The LSX 454 small-block is backed by a heavy-duty six-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle with 3.91 gears. Additionally, Jackson's Camaro features a host of custom features, including contemporary suspension upgrades and a black leather interior with baseball-stitched upholstery. Buildup of the Camaro will be featured on Hot Rod TV on ESPN this March, with footage shot of the car's build, engine assembly at Warren Johnson's shop, a tour of Jackson's collection, testing at the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Mich., and more.
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^ No, I don't think so, I think the idea here is to take some profit away from World Products. Iron block? Nah, I think this is for real performance motors, not for a new car.
I did say a long time ago that the next step for the Vette was either FI or 454 or more cubes, I'm not so sure anymore. I think if GM does do a 454ci LSX in a brand new car, it'll be aluminum.
I did say a long time ago that the next step for the Vette was either FI or 454 or more cubes, I'm not so sure anymore. I think if GM does do a 454ci LSX in a brand new car, it'll be aluminum.
The engine makes 520 lb.-ft. of torque at only 3,000 rpm
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11-01-2006, 12:05 PM
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I'll tell you one thing. These last couple months of '06, and all of '07 is going to be an incredible year.
Lots of BIG cube LSX cars, with all sorts of power adders, and a **** ton of heads to choose from.
I can't wait till I build my engine/driveline next winter.
Lots of BIG cube LSX cars, with all sorts of power adders, and a **** ton of heads to choose from.
I can't wait till I build my engine/driveline next winter.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iv-internal-engine/600414-pictures-gmpp-lsx-block.html
This is for monster performance on a "budget". Instead of spending 4k+ on a World Warhawk...spend 2k flat and get all the freeze plugs ect to boot. Who knows...but I doubt we'll see this block in any production vehicles. Unless it is super limited production.
This is for monster performance on a "budget". Instead of spending 4k+ on a World Warhawk...spend 2k flat and get all the freeze plugs ect to boot. Who knows...but I doubt we'll see this block in any production vehicles. Unless it is super limited production.
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
I'll tell you one thing. These last couple months of '06, and all of '07 is going to be an incredible year.
Lots of BIG cube LSX cars, with all sorts of power adders, and a **** ton of heads to choose from.
I can't wait till I build my engine/driveline next winter.
Lots of BIG cube LSX cars, with all sorts of power adders, and a **** ton of heads to choose from.
I can't wait till I build my engine/driveline next winter.
11-29-2006, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sb427f-car
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600414
This is for monster performance on a "budget". Instead of spending 4k+ on a World Warhawk...spend 2k flat and get all the freeze plugs ect to boot. Who knows...but I doubt we'll see this block in any production vehicles. Unless it is super limited production.
This is for monster performance on a "budget". Instead of spending 4k+ on a World Warhawk...spend 2k flat and get all the freeze plugs ect to boot. Who knows...but I doubt we'll see this block in any production vehicles. Unless it is super limited production.
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Gentlemen,
How do you propose to generate another 50 to 75 RWHP over what Warren Johnson was able to do with all of GM's money and his knowledge and equipment?.
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How do you propose to generate another 50 to 75 RWHP over what Warren Johnson was able to do with all of GM's money and his knowledge and equipment?.
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11-30-2006, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Pumba
Gentlemen,
How do you propose to generate another 50 to 75 RWHP over what Warren Johnson was able to do with all of GM's money and his knowledge and equipment?.
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How do you propose to generate another 50 to 75 RWHP over what Warren Johnson was able to do with all of GM's money and his knowledge and equipment?.
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12-01-2006, 08:07 AM
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Thats a sick car, I spotted it the other day on one of GM's sites
http://www.gmperformancedivision.com/
Lots of other cool GM cars there as well.
http://www.gmperformancedivision.com/
Lots of other cool GM cars there as well.
12-02-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Hydramatic
Nitrous.Blower.Turbo.An intake design that isn't 50 years old. Fuel Injection. Individual throttle bodies...Am I missing something?
I was thinking naturally aspirated, without a baby bottle.
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12-09-2006, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Hydramatic
Nitrous.Blower.Turbo.An intake design that isn't 50 years old. Fuel Injection. Individual throttle bodies...Am I missing something?
Yeah really single 4-barrel carb come on, that is like SO like 3 decades ago.
Work with a clunky barely streetable cam too.
