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LSX Engine Build - The Future Of Chevy Performance Is Here

The Inside Story On How GMPP Built The World's First LSX-Based Engine

By Dr Jamie Meyer, Photography by Dr Jamie Meyer, Michael Yoksich
  • LSX Engine Build LSX Cylinder Head
    Detailed photography of the GM Performance Parts prototype LSX head reveal the family pedigree that lead to one of the most amazing factory small-block heads ever sold.
    LSX Engine Build LSX Cylinder Head
    Detailed photography of the GM Performance Parts prototype LSX head reveal the family pedi
  • LSX Engine Build LSX Cylinder Head
    The LS7 head is the foundation for the LSX head...
  • LSX Engine Build LSX Cylinder Head
    ...but even in this first attempt at a higher performance version, you can see the six bolts per cylinder and necessary added material.
    LSX Engine Build LSX Cylinder Head
    ...but even in this first attempt at a higher performance version, you can see the six bol
  • LSX Engine Build Cylinder Head Installation
    Stock LS7 heads flow 360 cfm, so you can only imagine what GM Performance Parts versions will flow when released. Here's Reggie torquing them down.
    LSX Engine Build Cylinder Head Installation
    Stock LS7 heads flow 360 cfm, so you can only imagine what GM Performance Parts versions w
  • LSX Engine Build LS7 Carbureted Intake Manifold
    The LS7 carbureted intake manifold is available from GM Performance Parts as PN 25534394. This intake allows you to put your favorite carburetor on an LS7 crate engine or any application that utilizes the new LS7 heads. Notice the injector bosses for fuel injection applications.
    LSX Engine Build LS7 Carbureted Intake Manifold
    The LS7 carbureted intake manifold is available from GM Performance Parts as PN 25534394.
  • LSX Engine Build Intake Manifold Installation
    Reggie zips the bolts down on the GM Racing LS7 intake manifold. Of course, he followed up with a torque wrench.
    LSX Engine Build Intake Manifold Installation
    Reggie zips the bolts down on the GM Racing LS7 intake manifold. Of course, he followed up
  • LSX Engine Build Dyno Test
  • LSX Engine Build Dyno Test
  • LSX Engine Build The Professor And Mr October
  • LSX Engine Build Finished Product
    The finished 454 LSX engine-the very first application of the new GM Performance Parts LSX Bow Tie block. But how would it perform?
    LSX Engine Build Finished Product
    The finished 454 LSX engine-the very first application of the new GM Performance Parts LSX
  • LSX Engine Build Dyno Sheet
    The result is an astounding 641 hp and over 610 lb-ft of torque. With that kind of power, the team wonders how fast the '69 Camaro will be once it gets this LSX engine installed back in Michigan.
    LSX Engine Build Dyno Sheet
    The result is an astounding 641 hp and over 610 lb-ft of torque. With that kind of power,
SOURCES
GM Performance Parts
www.gmperformanceparts.com
Stainless Works
Chagrin Falls
Oh
800-878-3635
www.stainlessworks.net
MSD Ignition
El Paso
TX
9-15/-857-5200
msdignition.com
Mahle Motorsports
270 Rutledge Rd., Unit B
Fletcher
NC  28732
888-255-1942
www.mahlemotosports.com
Lunati
4770 Lamar Ave.
Memphis
TN  38181
901-365-0950
www.lunaticamshafts.com
By Dr Jamie Meyer
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