LSX block work moving forward
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We are going to use a copper gasket with the 6 bolt pattern. Fel Pro is making a 6 bolt MLS gasket also, if you want MLS/6 bolt combo.
Kurt
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Originally Posted by Tiago
what kind of special head gaskets are you planning on?
I was thinking about the std GM MLS 4.125 bore gaskets (LS7)
I was thinking about the std GM MLS 4.125 bore gaskets (LS7)
Originally Posted by 427
These engine blocks are going to take a different stud kit on the heads, as well as head gaskets that are special. It should all be available soon, and we sell all the parts to build the engine as well as complete and partial engines.
Kurt
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What is this? a new SPECIAL head gasket for me to blow!!
Originally Posted by LASTLS1
What is this? a new SPECIAL head gasket for me to blow!!
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The only thing special is more head bolts!! I am sure you can blow it though.
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Originally Posted by LASTLS1
What is this? a new SPECIAL head gasket for me to blow!!
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No way. First to the 6's was the goal, been there, done that, got the shirt!
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Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
soo, is a new W2W shop car goin to try to beat caspers record with the LSX?
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Originally Posted by 427
They are a touch over 2 with shipping (heavy shipping!).
Kurt
Kurt
I really liked the ls1 stuff because of how easy it was to run the factory COP stuff but we are now running the same setup (actually using an ls1 bs3 box) on a regular sbc and I'm wondering what is the best approach in your opinion to making reliable power at these levels?
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We need to run some new 6 bolt stuff to be sure. At 1500hp either engine would be good, but the bolt span on the gen 1 is still a touch better. The real question is at crazy high power levels, can the LS gaskets hold as well as the gen1. The last gen1 I ran made 2170hp @7500 without hurting any parts. It had 7/16 head bolts in every hole and was 400ci. The more even spacing of the head bolts on the gen 1 is still nice, and all the other shortcomings can be cured with aftermarket parts.
Kurt
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Originally Posted by LTLHOMER
You mention some of the hg concerns. Are these similar concerns on regular sbc/sbf's at the same power level? In other words, if one was starting from scratch what would be the ideal way to achieve say 1500 hp?
I really liked the ls1 stuff because of how easy it was to run the factory COP stuff but we are now running the same setup (actually using an ls1 bs3 box) on a regular sbc and I'm wondering what is the best approach in your opinion to making reliable power at these levels?
I really liked the ls1 stuff because of how easy it was to run the factory COP stuff but we are now running the same setup (actually using an ls1 bs3 box) on a regular sbc and I'm wondering what is the best approach in your opinion to making reliable power at these levels?
Originally Posted by 427
We need to run some new 6 bolt stuff to be sure. At 1500hp either engine would be good, but the bolt span on the gen 1 is still a touch better. The real question is at crazy high power levels, can the LS gaskets hold as well as the gen1. The last gen1 I ran made 2170hp @7500 without hurting any parts. It had 7/16 head bolts in every hole and was 400ci. The more even spacing of the head bolts on the gen 1 is still nice, and all the other shortcomings can be cured with aftermarket parts.
Kurt
Kurt
Originally Posted by 427
We have one block left un-claimed! Listen to the voices in your head.....oh wait, you can't hear those can you....never mind, there in my head!
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LOL. They will be available when you are ready.
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
is there a 'save it for me now and ill pay you for it later' program?
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This thread is talking about the new GM LSX block, it is cast iron.
No sleeves on this style block.
The head studs will be 1/2 inch on the original holes and 3/8 on the additional holes.
Kurt
No sleeves on this style block.
The head studs will be 1/2 inch on the original holes and 3/8 on the additional holes.
Kurt
Originally Posted by Yousif Q8
kurt
if you dont mind answering me on these Q.
what kind of material are you using ?
are you going to use sleaves on that ?
and is going to be a diffrent sizes of fastener bolts ?
if you dont mind answering me on these Q.
what kind of material are you using ?
are you going to use sleaves on that ?
and is going to be a diffrent sizes of fastener bolts ?
Originally Posted by 427
The only thing special is more head bolts!! I am sure you can blow it though.
Kurt
Kurt
Thanks Kurt!
When do you think your going to have one of these on the dyno??