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LS6 427 Short Block - LS6 Super Stroker

427-Inches Of Stack-Injected, All-Aluminum, Gen III Muscle

By Andrew Schear
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Harmonic Balancer
    For the Super Chevy cover, Scott used a Vector Damper billet harmonic balancer anodized any color of our choice, red of course! The balancer is installed to the tune of 240 ft-lb of torque.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Harmonic Balancer
    For the Super Chevy cover, Scott used a Vector Damper billet harmonic balancer anodized an
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Overnight Oil Pumping
    Seeing as the LS-series engines use hydraulic roller lifters Scott left the lifters in non-detergent oil overnight to fully pump up.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Overnight Oil Pumping
    Seeing as the LS-series engines use hydraulic roller lifters Scott left the lifters in non
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Custom Pushrods
    The custom length 3/8-inch pushrods are dropped into place.
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Plastic Trays
    Although it seems odd, the Comp Cams lifters are inserted into hard plastic OE trays and then installed into the motor.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Plastic Trays
    Although it seems odd, the Comp Cams lifters are inserted into hard plastic OE trays and t
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Head Gasket
    A multi-layered head gasket is used in lieu of the stock OE style gasket.
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Ported Ls6 Heads
    The new CNC ported LS6 heads are installed and torqued to specifications.
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Shaft Rocker System
    Due to the extreme spring pressures and high revving nature of our motor, we chose to use Comp Cams' LS1 shaft rocker system, although stock-style rocker arms will suffice.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Shaft Rocker System
    Due to the extreme spring pressures and high revving nature of our motor, we chose to use
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Valve Adjustment
    With the shaft rockers in place Scott proceeded to adjust the valves on the hydraulic roller camshaft.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Valve Adjustment
    With the shaft rockers in place Scott proceeded to adjust the valves on the hydraulic roll
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Valley Cover
    The polished valley cover is installed next. Covers are available for use with or without knock sensors.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Valley Cover
    The polished valley cover is installed next. Covers are available for use with or without
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Intake Manifold
    The CNC stack injection intake manifold is lined up and set in place. If a stock style intake is used, it would be set in place identically.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Intake Manifold
    The CNC stack injection intake manifold is lined up and set in place. If a stock style int
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Momar Valves Horns
    The Momar valves and anodized horns are set atop the intakes. As the studs are in soft aluminum, be gentle when setting the valves in place.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Momar Valves Horns
    The Momar valves and anodized horns are set atop the intakes. As the studs are in soft alu
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Fuel Injector
    Due to increased displacement and overall performance, a 55-pound injector is used.
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Vacuum Tubing
    The fuel rails and nylon vacuum tubing are installed and routed.
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Aluminum Valve Covers
    With the motor complete, the Mark Kings billet aluminum valve covers go atop the high revving Comp valvetrain.
    Ls6 427 Short Block Aluminum Valve Covers
    With the motor complete, the Mark Kings billet aluminum valve covers go atop the high revv
  • Ls6 427 Short Block Electric Water Pump
    The assembly is concluded with a Meziere electric LS1 street style water pump.
SOURCES
Gen III Performance
2295 Meyers Ave
Escondido
CA  92029
Meziere
8-00/-208-1755
meziere.com
HTC
10640 Garfield Ave
South Gate
CA  90280
Momar Injection
P.O. Box 65
Grand Lake
CO  80447
Mark Kings
3810 E. Carol Ave
Mesa
AZ  85206
COMP Cams
Vector Dampers
10640 Garfield Ave
South Gate
CA  90280
By Andrew Schear
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