Looking back to when GM’s hot new engine block, the LSX, was introduced and changed the automotive aftermarket for years to come. We’ll travel to an event where racers use the iron block to build 7-second cars. Then we’ll use one to build a small block 427 that we test on the dyno.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Thundervolt 50 spark plug wire set for LS1.
ARP: Head studs, intake bolts, valley cover bolts, oil pan bolts, header stud kit, balancer bolt, flywheel bolts, cam retainer bolts, cam bolt kit.
Chevrolet Performance: LSX Bowtie block assembly.
Chevrolet Performance: LSX engine internals, valley cover, main bearings, 70 CC CNC cylinder heads, intake rocker arms, exhaust rocker arms, rocker arm bolts, pushrods, timing chain set, timing chain dampener, crankshaft bolt, flexplate, flywheel bolts, lifter kit, head gaskets, water pump, water pump bolts, water pump inlet, LS2 front cover, connecting rod bearings, harmonic balancer, intake manifold, stage three cam upgrade, Mahle pistons.
Doug’s Headers: Header set for 67-69 F-body LS swap, ceramic coated.
MSD Ignition: 6LS Ignition Controller.
Powerhouse Products: Gram scale for measuring lightweight objects or engine balancing.
Weiand: Aluminum EFI intake manifold for LS-1 engines
We'll continue to post these episodes here on YouTube. If you can't wait for the rest of the build, visit our site to binge-watch: https://www.powernationtv.com/shows/horsepower
Best show that ever got canceled! I used to love the power block shows on the weekends. Extreme 4×4, horse power tv, shade tree mechanic, oh i miss it!
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Must be a waaaay old episode because now it's hard to find a video of LS install…. Yaaawwwwnn.
R I P Joe Elmore
Check out the wegner naturally aspirated and fuel injected 441
All that money spent and can’t even upgrade the trunnions. Gonna break them especially with that lift on the cam, and rain needle bearings all though that motor
when i was thinking on getting a lsx it said it was a 454 with a 427 crank if it a 427 that would be a ls 7 427 i thought at least that what it claims on the ls website but what do they know . i have seen so much bs on the net now u don't know what is real. just like some people say the 70 chevelle ls 6 is a big block chevy which is bs because ls has never built a bbc they are a gm engine not a chevy
Lima Jenna isles scale on the individual
Can someone explain why LS main caps can’t have a normal torque?
Did you seriously put a carburetor on over fuel injection?
My buddy has one of these engines thing is making 1500 hp twin turbo absolutely insane Great Engine
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A spacer for $1900 wtf lol
The big block wasn't in production until 65 in the Corvette and z16 chevelle and that was the 396. That Beaumont never had a big block from the factory.
You guys need to do an L8T, over the top, bone stock bottom end and see if it can do 1500hp
Engine builder from GM no longer. How dam sad. Stupid GM FTL
Might be an older post, but I'm really getting interested in these LSX's. I'm an older (and retired) hot rodder and one of my kids is getting interested in hot rodding. So I have been gathering what I need for a custom job on an old Buick Sedanette, and I might even grab a Caddy Sedanette I found while looking around. Either way, I think that would be a fun and totally awesome father and son project! Anyway, I was actually thinking a Buick 455 plant for the Roadmaster, or an old school 454 if I pick up that other basket case and go with the Caddy later on. But having had several Suburbans with LS engines in them and tinkering with them over the years, I started thinking about going the LS route. After watching this video, I think I'll update my knowledge on the LS series engines. Thanks for this video, fellas!
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I have never understood why they always drop the crank in first?! I always put the cam in first and use my hand to guide it in from the inside, and I never have to fight it to get it in
We're going to make horsepower levels that any iron truck block can do without wheezing. Even the 4.8.
8:51…. Combustion ratio?
Anybody know what timing they had it set at
Lol Mike galley hasn't changed a bit it seems.just gets older.always thought he was good for the show though
Every one of these shows is scared of EFI. Some of the fastest cars run EFI. Probably because they know how to tune.
950 cfm kids