Pictures of the GMPP LSX Block
Originally Posted by FSTR-THANU
It is not as far off as you may think.
Tom
Tom
Thats what I'm waiting for before I freshen everything. No point in spending money to either not fit in the rules not be competitive.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Robin, I just sent you a pm about something else.
Was this already covered, are these blocks as strong as the C5R blocks, the nickel content?
Was this already covered, are these blocks as strong as the C5R blocks, the nickel content?
Weren't the C5R blocks Aluminum? or is high nickel content used to strengthen iron?
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Originally Posted by gun5l1ng3r
Weren't the C5R blocks Aluminum? or is high nickel content used to strengthen iron?
Obviously iron is a misnomer...as there is some amount of alloy in there. I do believe some nickel is used in an iron alloy to help combat a little bit of corrotion? Someone correct me on that thought.
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Originally Posted by sb427f-car
They are...
Obviously iron is a misnomer...as there is some amount of alloy in there. I do believe some nickel is used in an iron alloy to help combat a little bit of corrotion? Someone correct me on that thought.
Obviously iron is a misnomer...as there is some amount of alloy in there. I do believe some nickel is used in an iron alloy to help combat a little bit of corrotion? Someone correct me on that thought.
Nickle is used to add ductility (ie. durability) to cast iron, not aluminum. I believe PSJ was asking 2 separate questions above.
This is a badass block. I'm thinking harder everyday about selling the BBC and going to an LSx in the '68. 400 cube LSx + F2 ProCharger........weeeeeeeeee!
This is a badass block. I'm thinking harder everyday about selling the BBC and going to an LSx in the '68. 400 cube LSx + F2 ProCharger........weeeeeeeeee!
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From: Poquoson, VA
Originally Posted by 1fastWS6
Nickle is used to add ductility (ie. durability) to cast iron, not aluminum. I believe PSJ was asking 2 separate questions above.
This is a badass block. I'm thinking harder everyday about selling the BBC and going to an LSx in the '68. 400 cube LSx + F2 ProCharger........weeeeeeeeee!
This is a badass block. I'm thinking harder everyday about selling the BBC and going to an LSx in the '68. 400 cube LSx + F2 ProCharger........weeeeeeeeee!
good thread.
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OK, guys help me out some please, What can you stroke this motor out to, I would assume to at least a 427, right? or can it go bigger. will have either a whipple 3.3 or a Kenne Bell 2.8 as a power adder. This is a serious question for me. I am trying to plan my engine build. needs to be done by no later than May for a national Denali event. Any ideas I can take to my builder would help me a lot.
Thanks
Mark
Thanks
Mark
Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Awesome work. The block is a work of art in person.
PSJ, Yes, GM is caling it a Bowtie Block. Even has the bowtie cast into the sides of it
Should be a huge hit!
PSJ, Yes, GM is caling it a Bowtie Block. Even has the bowtie cast into the sides of it
Should be a huge hit!
Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
nothing a grinder and some light blue paint can't take care of
A LSx 455 Pontiac
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WILWAXU
awesome avatar, where can i get one too
awesome avatar, where can i get one too
Done
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