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LSX Engine Build - The Future Of Chevy Performance Is Here

LSX Engine Build LSX Cylinder Head
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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
The LS7 head is the foundation... 
   
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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... 
   
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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 Cylinder Head Installation
Stock LS7 heads flow 360 cfm,... 
   
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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 LS7 Carbureted Intake Manifold
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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 Intake Manifold Installation
Reggie zips the bolts down... 
   
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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.
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LSX Engine Build Finished Product
The finished 454 LSX engine-the... 
   
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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 Dyno Sheet
The result is an astounding... 
   
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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.
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MSD Ignition
12120 Esther Lama, Ste. 114
El Paso
TX  79936
(915) 855-7123

www.msdignition.com

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