alum lsx block?
Originally Posted by Robin L
Here is the list in order of priority as I know it. It could change so don't yell at me if it changes 
Tall Deck Iron Block by the end of the year.
LSX 6 Bolt heads
Aluminum Version of the current LSX Iron Block.
No I don't know if there are any plans for a tall deck Aluminum.
Robin
Tall Deck Iron Block by the end of the year.
LSX 6 Bolt heads
Aluminum Version of the current LSX Iron Block.
No I don't know if there are any plans for a tall deck Aluminum.
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From: Rockfield Kentucky
Originally Posted by texada
What abou the LSX 454 crate engine, any prices yet?
I do not get involved in pricing. Marketing will have a "target" price but they would announce that if and when they choose.
I will point you to any news on pricing when it is released.
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From: Rockfield Kentucky
Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
VEry interested in the LSX heads, preferably as cast......
There will be several versions. And I am told they will be available as cast aslo.
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From: Rockfield Kentucky
Originally Posted by Greg Fell
are they lsx heads much different than the ls7 heads, in terms of ports/flow/valves size?
Yes, but really I don't have any information. The heads that I have on my car are different. They are revised C5R heads. THere are so many combinations it's hard to list the differences.
Sorry to be so vague. But I am not getting any information at this time.
When I do and can talk I will post it.
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From: Rockfield Kentucky
Originally Posted by GrnDragon
This just seems strange that they would offer the LSx in Aluminum, when the LS7 block "could" easily be near the strength of the Warhawk or anything they make if it had better sleeves. It already has billet mains and large bore, the only down fall is the sleeves, but hey I don't think I will ever understand the general. I'm not going to complain with another option though, especially if it is less than the Warhawk.
What about the true priority oiling? How about the 6 bolts per cylinder? And I would think like the Iron version it's would have more material in the main webs and around the sleeves.
Robin
Originally Posted by Robin L
There will be several versions. And I am told they will be available as cast aslo.
Robin
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Originally Posted by Robin L
What about the true priority oiling? How about the 6 bolts per cylinder? And I would think like the Iron version it's would have more material in the main webs and around the sleeves.
Robin
Robin
I completely forgot about the Priority Oiling, and 6 bolts per cylinder. So it does have major improvements over the LS7! Now it's just down to pricing when choosing between the Warhawk and the Aluminum LSx...
I am also very curious if any of these blocks or heads have anything to do with the LS9? They are being VERY tight lipped about the specs on the LS9, I scour the internet every couple weeks and there is next to nothing about it.
Originally Posted by GrnDragon
I am also very curious if any of these blocks or heads have anything to do with the LS9? They are being VERY tight lipped about the specs on the LS9, I scour the internet every couple weeks and there is next to nothing about it.
I think the lsx series is strictly aftermarket....
Interesting
Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
AFAIK the ls9 is a ls3 with a blower.....
I think the lsx series is strictly aftermarket....
I think the lsx series is strictly aftermarket....
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Originally Posted by GrnDragon
I thought this might be the case, but I don't really know the relationship between GMPP and GM. I really hope they don't just slap a blower on the LS3 (L92) block and call it a day! Since it might be going in the Blue Devil/SS/Z07 I'd hope it would at least have stronger sleeves, billet mains, and 6 bolt heads. There is no way they would just use the stock LS3 block for a $100k+ uber sports car, would they?!?!?
My guess is just about 100 hp/L and nearly that much torque/L as installed. Durability won't be a problem.
