New LSX Block!!! 8.3L (merged with other thread)
12-17-2006, 11:10 PM
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8.3 L 511 c.u. Bolt in Lsx Hope it's not a repost, but DAMN, like a 427 wasn't enough. 4.5 inch bore!
8.3L lsx. King king ain't got **** on me! ... as well as the viper
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f...97016876f5.htm
8.3L lsx. King king ain't got **** on me! ... as well as the viper
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f...97016876f5.htm
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12-18-2006, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Adrenaline_Z
I can't see the video either.
4.5" bore? Are you sure that's not stroke?
That's an awfully large bore diameter for a small block and standard bore spacing.
4.5" bore? Are you sure that's not stroke?
That's an awfully large bore diameter for a small block and standard bore spacing.
12-18-2006, 01:57 PM
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I know it is just representation for PRI, but look at the bore machining on the 2 left cylinders. For some reason the cylinder walls are not consistant in thickness, I mean they are noticably off.
12-18-2006, 02:02 PM
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Did you listen to the GM guy explaining that?
The 2 bores on the right side are 'as delivered' and the 2 on the left are bored out to the max. 4.250" to show how much material is left.
Or are you talking about on the thrust sides of the bore vs. the adjoining sides? Those are thinner on the side to keep the bore spacing the same as all the other LSx engines.
The 2 bores on the right side are 'as delivered' and the 2 on the left are bored out to the max. 4.250" to show how much material is left.
Or are you talking about on the thrust sides of the bore vs. the adjoining sides? Those are thinner on the side to keep the bore spacing the same as all the other LSx engines.
12-18-2006, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastWS6
Did you listen to the GM guy explaining that?
The 2 bores on the right side are 'as delivered' and the 2 on the left are bored out to the max. 4.250" to show how much material is left.
Or are you talking about on the thrust sides of the bore vs. the adjoining sides? Those are thinner on the side to keep the bore spacing the same as all the other LSx engines.
The 2 bores on the right side are 'as delivered' and the 2 on the left are bored out to the max. 4.250" to show how much material is left.
Or are you talking about on the thrust sides of the bore vs. the adjoining sides? Those are thinner on the side to keep the bore spacing the same as all the other LSx engines.
12-18-2006, 04:25 PM
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My engine guy was telling me about a new LSX block coming out in Mar. that has 6 bolts per hole. I can't get the video either. If that's the same block, we plan to use it for a Pro-Charger F-1R project, some day, best block for the money we've ever seen.
I'm drooling already.
I'm drooling already.
12-18-2006, 04:48 PM
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only bad thing is the 225lb weight, besides that BAD ***. GMHTP stated in the Feb issue that there may be a Warren Johnson special edition block that is 20-40lbs lighter, for those of us that don't need the extra iron for a 2500hp motor 
I'll be waiting for that one.
I think this is about the 100th thread on this block
I'll be waiting for that one.
I think this is about the 100th thread on this block
12-19-2006, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdragster1970
My engine guy was telling me about a new LSX block coming out in Mar. that has 6 bolts per hole. I can't get the video either. If that's the same block, we plan to use it for a Pro-Charger F-1R project, some day, best block for the money we've ever seen.
I'm drooling already.
I'm drooling already.
12-19-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by xfactor_pitbulls
I heard him make mention that the right were 4" and the left were 4.25". I just noticed that it looked like the cylinder walls tapered from right to left in decreasing thickness. It just seemed exaggerated on the left cylinders since they were already to the maximum size. Still seems odd to have a block with differing cylinder wall thickness. No doubt it works fine, just caught me off guard.
12-19-2006, 07:30 PM
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That's because there is obviously a difference in wall thickness when;
- the two 4.250 bores are next to each other
- the two 4.000 bores are next to each other
-there will obviously be more material between the 4.250/4.000" bores.
That block is bad ***. But man, all that weight, is not going into the front of my car. That's for damn sure.
We'll have to see how the Warren Johnson block comes out if they do make it. As we already know how much lighter the Warhawk is...
- the two 4.250 bores are next to each other
- the two 4.000 bores are next to each other
-there will obviously be more material between the 4.250/4.000" bores.
That block is bad ***. But man, all that weight, is not going into the front of my car. That's for damn sure.
We'll have to see how the Warren Johnson block comes out if they do make it. As we already know how much lighter the Warhawk is...