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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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What does the bare block weight?
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What does the bare block weight?
~225lbs.
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What is the weight of the ls-2 please?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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What is the weight of the ls-2 please?
~110lbs.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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so when do you think 454 inch blocks from the lsx will be available from the big speed shops
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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115lbs more....I hope the aluminum one gets into production!!
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I will have to make 300 rwhp more to warrant the extra 115 lbs
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Got my call from Matt today :wahoo:

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~225lbs.
Mine will drop 10lbs just from boring it :hmm:
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Originally Posted by LSxChevelle
115lbs more....I hope the aluminum one gets into production!!
The line forms here. I bet they will sell double of the aluminum block if they make it
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Originally Posted by 02SOMWS6
The line forms here. I bet they will sell double of the aluminum block if they make it

I personally dont want an Aluminum version.......
Im fine with Iron...... Its always going to be stronger and what us FI guys want to make BIG Power.

Tiago...... I think 1300 for this block will be weak sauce.... ya better make more then that LOL
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
I personally dont want an Aluminum version.......
Im fine with Iron...... Its always going to be stronger and what us FI guys want to make BIG Power.

Tiago...... I think 1300 for this block will be weak sauce.... ya better make more then that LOL
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
I personally dont want an Aluminum version.......
Im fine with Iron...... Its always going to be stronger and what us FI guys want to make BIG Power.

Tiago...... I think 1300 for this block will be weak sauce.... ya better make more then that LOL
Iron is better for a FI car but I'm fine with making 800-1000rwhp with a aluminum version and SOM spray
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastbusa
so when do you think 454 inch blocks from the lsx will be available from the big speed shops
Ummmm...I'm in the process of having one built at the moment....Boosted and sprayed too....
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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anybody see texas speeds 454 lsx hell its only 300.00 more then i just spent on my 416ci. to bad for me
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Texas speed always has the stuff and will work with you until it rocks.
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Originally Posted by 1bigcam
anybody see texas speeds 454 lsx hell its only 300.00 more then i just spent on my 416ci. to bad for me
Link?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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I hope this question hasnt been asked before but how are they going to bore/hones these things with a torque plate? Can torque plates be made quickly? Does somebody already make one?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I agree, if you're worried about the weight of the iron block, just turn up the boost or spray a tiny bit!
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Standard shipped bore is 4" on this block?
Did you guys find out the wall thickness yet?
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