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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Default Need core short block
I need a ls2 or ls3 gutted short block for mocking.
Can be cracked and beat up. No internals needed. The mock up plastic blocks are over $400.
Any sources?
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Why does it have to be a ls2 or 3 then if your mocking? Use any old 4.8. Not like there is any external difference.
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Try the classifieds section
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Plus you should be able to use craigslist so you can find someone close to you because most of us are probably too far away
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good idea on Craigs list. I did not know 4.8+ where all the same externally.
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4.8 all the way to the LS7 are all the same dimensionally on the outside
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Originally Posted by 87silverbullet
4.8 all the way to the LS7 are all the same dimensionally on the outside
Are they the same block with different internals?
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Originally Posted by jwindbigler
Are they the same block with different internals?
No

4.8 iron
5.3 iron and aluminum
6.0lq4 iron
6.0lq9 iron
6.0ls2 aluminum
6.2 aluminum
7.0 aluminum

They all have the same stroke crank except the 4.8 and the 7.0
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Originally Posted by 87silverbullet

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4.8 iron
5.3 iron and aluminum
6.0lq4 iron
6.0lq9 iron
6.0ls2 aluminum
6.2 aluminum
7.0 aluminum

They all have the same stroke crank except the 4.8 and the 7.0
I guess I ment the same mold. Like a Chevy 350 is the same block as a 383.
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