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Old 10-30-2006, 08:26 AM
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Lightbulb Pictures of the GMPP LSX Block

For you that cannot make the trip to the SEMA show I have ben authorized to share some pictures before them show opens on Tuesday. I have seen the block up close and it's beautiful.

Press Release handed out at SEMA: https://ls1tech.com/misc/LSXblock.jpg

Enjoy

Robin Lawrence
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Thanks Robin
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Thanks for the pics! Any idea what the weight of these blocks are?

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Very Nice, Love the color! Price?

I know you probably shared the specs on this in other threads, care to share them again in this thread for others to enjoy.
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Guys
There is a data sheet that will be passd out at SEMA. I am trying to post the PDF file when I get my hands on it. I will be leaving for the Airport in a few minutes. As son as I can get the file (and near a computer) I will post that info and answer any questions that I can.

Right now I am outa here to catch a plane.

I wanted to post them before I left. Thanks for understanding.

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Originally Posted by Robin L
Guys
There is a data sheet that will be passd out at SEMA. I am trying to post the PDF file when I get my hands on it. I will be leaving for the Airport in a few minutes. As son as I can get the file (and near a computer) I will post that info and answer any questions that I can.

Right now I am outa here to catch a plane.

I wanted to post them before I left. Thanks for understanding.

Robin

Thanks, can't wait!

Have a safe flight!

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More headbolts on this one too!!!!!!!
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**************Originally Posted by DB Z28************

100% CNC Block Cast iron (280 kpa tensile)
True proirity oiling
Siamese cylinder bores
6 head bolts per cylinder
Standard 4.400 bore spacing Standerd deck height (9.700 tall deck to Follow)
Increase deck thickness
LS7 6 bolt Doweled in place Billet Main caps
Max 4.500" Stroke (tall deck only) Capable of a 364 to 500+ cid Tall deck for large displacement
Wet and dry sump capabitly
Deep Skirted Head bolt Holes
Orange power coat
Maintains all OEM LS family exterior mounting features
Accepts all Gen III & LS Heads ,cranks Cams ,ect.
Includes Unique new cam retainer,rear cover and lifter retainers and OEM cam bearings
Front Motor Plate mounting holes added
Added material above cam bearings for added strength
Approximate Finish weight 225 lbs
9.26 semi finished deck height (Standard deck height)
3.990 bore ready for honing,maximun 4.250bore @ .200 Minimum wall thickness.

6 bolt LSX bolt pattern
11mm standerd bolts 8mm exterior /interior bolts
Can be machined for 1/2 in bolts or studs

All 5 cam bores for standard small OD bearings P/N 12453169
can also be machined to 60mm roller bearings

Added material around standerd .842 lifter bore also can be machined for large lifters and/ or 1.050 bronze bushings

O-ringed screw in soft plugs

Accommodates any LS small block oil pan and oil pump, standard LS wet sump systems and LS7 dry sump systems fit.
Extermal oil pump feed @ rear of block
Front oil line can be plugged and external oil pump /aftermarket dry sump system can be used.

Belt cam drive can be accommodated.

7th tranmission bolt hole added per early sbc

Main web bay to bay breathing holes for increased HP

Access windows for cylinder head stud access (intake side)

Extra Breathing pockets added near starter for better windage

Thats it real nice sweet Coming March 2007

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Thank you Robin!
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Thanks Uncle Robin!! Now we just need GM to start a class for all us LSx guys
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Wow! The cylinders in the new LSX blcok are big enough to fit my ***** down in them!!! That's big!!!

Thanks for your coverage Robin!
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
Wow! The cylinders in the new LSX blcok are big enough to fit my ***** down in them!!! That's big!!!

Thanks for your coverage Robin!
Are sure you where not looking at the 9/16 threaded hole????
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Hey, it might be thin, but it's short!
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wonder what the price is gonna be I'd better start saving
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nice pics cant wait for one!
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cant wait, for one
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Good things come for those who wait/waited. LIKE ME!!!
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So, does this mean GM will start making a 6 bolt performance cylinder head .
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Thanks for posting the pics Robin, I'll be at SEMA starting Wed, maybe I'll run into you there.

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wonder what this thing is going to do to the warhawk block???

looks good.

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