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LS6 427 Short Block - LS6 Super Stroker

Ls6 427 Short Block Unique Pistons
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Ls6 427 Short Block Unique Pistons
Unique to these pistons on such a large stroke, are pins that do not intrude into the oil rail.
Ls6 427 Short Block Piston
Each piston was outfitted... 
   
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Ls6 427 Short Block Piston
Each piston was outfitted with both compression and oil rings and then installed into the motor.
Ls6 427 Short Block Dyno Chart
Ls6 427 Short Block Carrillo Rods
The Carrillo rods were torqued... 
   
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Ls6 427 Short Block Carrillo Rods
The Carrillo rods were torqued in place to 45 ft-lb.
Ls6 427 Short Block Comp Cams Bumpstick
The custom ground Comp Cams... 
   
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Ls6 427 Short Block Comp Cams Bumpstick
The custom ground Comp Cams bumpstick was lubricated with assembly lube and worked into place.
Ls6 427 Short Block Cam Timing
The Comp Cams timing assembly... 
   
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Ls6 427 Short Block Cam Timing
The Comp Cams timing assembly was bolted in place; note the adjustment for cam timing.
Ls6 427 Short Block Cam Specs
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Ls6 427 Short Block Cam Specs
Scott reads the cam specs and determines TDC for the ultimate in cam timing accuracy.
Ls6 427 Short Block Rear Cam Stop
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Ls6 427 Short Block Rear Cam Stop
Before going any further the rear cam stop is installed temporarily.
Ls6 427 Short Block Oil Pump
Unlike a SBC the oil pump... 
   
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Ls6 427 Short Block Oil Pump
Unlike a SBC the oil pump is crank driven on the LS1/LS6. Our blueprinted oil pump was installed and snugged into place.
Ls6 427 Short Block Stock Timing Cover
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Ls6 427 Short Block Stock Timing Cover
Scott has the stock timing covers fully polished, or chromed at an added cost. The cover is ready to be installed, but left hand tight until the end of the assembly.

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