Any Warhawk block users in here?
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We have used both the World Products Warhawk block and the LSX block, both our built tough. We do like the way World Products incorporated the additional two head bolt holes, they look much stronger. Bob
World Products Warhawk block shown above
LSX block
World Products Warhawk block shown above
LSX block
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off topic but bob do you know what the weight differance is for a built LSX block compeared to the Warhawk?? also at what point would you yourself start to recomend that people 'upgrade' to one of these blocks??
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A 3.90" bore LSX weighs 225lbs....so some weight would be removed if it was bored to say 4.125" (possibly 15-20lbs) so guess 205lbs.
Warhawk block weighs 133 lbs.
~ 72 lb penalty for the LSX block. But it's built like a tank.
Warhawk block weighs 133 lbs.
~ 72 lb penalty for the LSX block. But it's built like a tank.
Yes, that is what we are shooting for. The new chassis is being built, the Warhawk block will soon be on it's way, a lot to do in the next couple of months! It is going to be a busy year coming up for us! Bob
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Would it be possible to weld the extra material onto an LS1 / LS2 or even a 6.0 truck block...then drill the holes and helicoil it? Would be a way cheaper alternative to an aftermarket block if you allready had the block the welder and the materials...
It has been done before, the block is still going to not be as strong as these newer blocks, as they are beefier all the way around. Bob
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You like the world products bolt locations?? The lsx top boss is closer to the cylinder and keeps material around the lifters.Not to mention the bolt on the world setup that goes through the intake runner! I like both blocks but i dont see how the bolt locations look better on the world block.
I'm just waiting to see if GM releases an aluminum version of the LSX. Warhawk is a nice looking block and if you need 6 bolt aluminum right now you have little choice.
But IMO at those power levels I would be having an extra set of motor plates made up for a BBC Bob
But IMO at those power levels I would be having an extra set of motor plates made up for a BBC Bob
I'd be interesting in seeing the thermal affects of welding on aluminum and the resulting possible distortion.
We decided to use All Pro heads on our build, they're building them to our spec's since we will be running on alcohol. Bob
