For the LS engine lovers
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Thought maybe you LS guys would like this build. This one here in the article is a great piece, but they've took it even further now. New setup is the 4.5L whipple. On race fuel 1450hp. They also have a pump gas setup, and pump gas with water/meth setup they are playing with. Granted, not a "marine build", but, either way, cool build.
http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video...-ls-next-block
http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video...-ls-next-block
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Eddie
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The LS is smaller and more compact. It also weighs less. However, it doesn't make the torque that a BBC does. It's not that much less, but less none the less. It's different., I guess, is the big draw. At least for the marine side. The automotive guys have embraced it like nothing else in history. The LS's are a great choice for a smaller single engine boat, or maybe a 28-30 twin that would normally have small blocks. It can take the place of a BBC, but it would have to be built pretty tough. The availability of parts isn't what it is for a BB. That's why the cost is roughly the same. As more manufactures come out with new parts for the marine side, the pricing will come down. It's still a viable option for just about anything other than a HUGE boat that wants/needs a ton of power.
Eddie
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Thought maybe you LS guys would like this build. This one here in the article is a great piece, but they've took it even further now. New setup is the 4.5L whipple. On race fuel 1450hp. They also have a pump gas setup, and pump gas with water/meth setup they are playing with. Granted, not a "marine build", but, either way, cool build.
http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video...-ls-next-block
http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video...-ls-next-block