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[sambo]

Correct Wazza, the LS7 is a beautiful thing. But I'd say the comparison was more like oranges and mandarins.

[Aussie Mike]

Rather than an LS7 I'd probably go for an LSX block with CNC ported LS7 heads and after market rotating assembly. You can easily build 454 cubes with this block and make way more of everything in the HP and Torque department for less money.

The LSX block is an GM performance parts iron block that was designed with 2500HP potential

http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/En...166454&engCat=

There's a few shops offering short block and long block options. There'a also a factory crate motor option now for a GMPP LSX 454.

http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ine/index.html



How does 620 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque grab you?

Unfortunately the 12.5:1 comp means av gas or race fuel only.

[400TT]

Mike that is beautiful.

Sambo, that is a nice Combo. Great value.

You pay more for an LS7, but you also get it back in spades. With an LS7 you get dry sump, ultimate reliability and that terrific deep sound. And plenty of bragging rights and I expect a much better resale value of your Cobra compared to a cammed L98..

Stock LS7's can produce over 450rwhp with the stock headers. And a mountain of torque.

I'm sure Warren will be running those stock headers. They are very nice headers for factory units, stainless mandrel tube internals.

After seeing, feeling and hearing LS7's, I'm unfortunately a convert as well. My next project will have an LS7. I'm not surprised they are so popular with my customers.

We've also got a Katech LS7 custom spec engine in the shop. It's a big dollar engine. I've seen the engine dyno figures and can't believe the HP & Torque, much bigger figures than Mike's LSX. Will see what it does on the dyno.

[Cameron Parsons]

Alright Craig enough talk about 'the Shop'... photo's please!!

Cameron

[400TT]

Cameron I will start a separate thread as this one is really getting off topic. I reckon Warren(WKB) deserves to have his thread back.

[Mrs flatchat]

Yeah ! whats all this nonsense about Chevys in Cobras ?? tch! tch!
The DRB 540 is a great cruising car and can even give Porsches a bit of a hurry up.
Warren (WKB) theres a track day at Morgan Park 22/11/09 -- great opportunity for a shake down

[WKB]

Originally Posted by Mrs flatchat

Warren (WKB) theres a track day at Morgan Park 22/11/09 -- great opportunity for a shake down

Mrs Flatchat,
Your are correct, Morgan Park would be a great opportunity for a shake down, but alas it won't happen.
The construction of the car is complete, I am just waiting for the air con parts and the side windows to become available so I can get them fitted, then the car is off to the painter.

There is always next time.

Warren