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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Got a line on a motor. It's an LSX block with TFS 245 heads. The wierd thing is it's only a 377 or something like that. Factory LS1 crank with a 4.070 bore running forged rods and pistons. It's also got Jesel shaft mounted rockers. I thought that bore was a bit small for those heads, but it could work. TFS says them heads need a 4,125 bore. It was built for boost. I'd run nitrous through it myself.

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What do ya'll think it's worth? He's asking $7,500...
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Also got a line on an LS3 block with a stock stroke and Diamong forged 4.125 piston making it a high revving 388. It's $4k and I'd throw some Mamo 235's on it, then spray it with a 300 shot.

Oh, one of them is going in a jet drag boat. NEVER see's mid range RPM when wide open. Snaps to 6,500 and just goes up from there.

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LS3 block must be Resleeved to fit 4.125 pistons.
LSX block with 4.070 bore seems underachieving LOL!
I am partial to big bores & long rods myself.
LSX BLOCK Stronger for Big N20 unless the LS3 Block
Resleeved by RED or ERL.
Between the two I would choose the LS3 if it is Sleeved
By RED or ERL and choose my own supporting cast.
I would want a significant discount on the LSX Engine
Because I would still need to Bore and change/sell to
Many components. ~$6000 just my .02
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