LSX block work moving forward
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LSX block work moving forward We are almost ready to start honing blocks! We have the proper torque plate now and ARP is working on getting us the right studs, nuts and washers to tighten the plate down. We have filled one block and some of the rough boring process is already started. I can't wait to get one of these in the car!!
Kurt
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Are you using a different torque plate for different bores or using the one for all of them?? I know that it's a dumb question but I live by the rule of "there are no dumb questions if it's an honest one"... Either way, looks good and can't wait to see some numbers... You guys rock...
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Thats a fair question. We have 4 plates with different bores on 3 of them. You need the plate bore to be close to what you are using to simulate the stress of the heads you will run when the engine is finished. We use the gasket and fasteners that will be used when the engine runs whenever possible, this brings the cylinder into the conditions it will "work" in.
All of our LSX blocks will be around 4.125 and our plate is 4.150 bore to clear the stones.
Kurt
All of our LSX blocks will be around 4.125 and our plate is 4.150 bore to clear the stones.
Kurt
Originally Posted by 98turbls1
Are you using a different torque plate for different bores or using the one for all of them?? I know that it's a dumb question but I live by the rule of "there are no dumb questions if it's an honest one"... Either way, looks good and can't wait to see some numbers... You guys rock...
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We think for the best results/power possible, it should be torque plate honed as close to the way it is used as possible. Our customers are going to stress these blocks to the limit, right Tom??
Kurt
Kurt
Originally Posted by NemeSS
so the LSx block cant be honed with a conventional tq plate
for a gen 3 block, like the one most machine shops have now?
still though, forward progress
for a gen 3 block, like the one most machine shops have now?
still though, forward progress
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Larger than factory equipped on all fasteners....
Kurt
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Originally Posted by INTMD8
Looks nice Kurt. Are you planning on running larger diameter fasteners or what the block came machined for?
Originally Posted by 427
We think for the best results/power possible, it should be torque plate honed as close to the way it is used as possible. Our customers are going to stress these blocks to the limit, right Tom??
Kurt
Kurt
If 200mph on a radial is considered stressing the block then "YES I AM".
Tom
Originally Posted by 52172
why are you only going to 4.125 bore when the block will go to 4.25? Just wondering.
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4.250 is a marketing number. If that is ever done, it will probably be a NA engine that is problematic.
We are looking to supply durable power adder engines with 4 digit power, on a few of them the first digit will probably be a "2". This requires that the overall package be safe first, and leave some room for repairs/rebuilds in the future. Besides if you have ever seen Tom's crew at work, you would know why we build strength into every engine!
200mph on radials!! Thats what I'm talking about!! When you do it, look over into the other lane, in my dreams I'm there(slightly ahead of you)!
Kurt
We are looking to supply durable power adder engines with 4 digit power, on a few of them the first digit will probably be a "2". This requires that the overall package be safe first, and leave some room for repairs/rebuilds in the future. Besides if you have ever seen Tom's crew at work, you would know why we build strength into every engine!
200mph on radials!! Thats what I'm talking about!! When you do it, look over into the other lane, in my dreams I'm there(slightly ahead of you)!
Kurt
Originally Posted by 52172
why are you only going to 4.125 bore when the block will go to 4.25? Just wondering.
