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LSX Engine Build - To The Extreme

Lsx Degree Wheel
The cam is degreed via zeroing... 
   
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Lsx Degree Wheel
The cam is degreed via zeroing on the 112 intake centerline. Using the dial gauge (inserted into the lifter bore), Billy measures the lobe of the cam.
Lsx Mic
Lsx Modifications
Several modifications were... 
   
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Lsx Modifications
Several modifications were later done to provide additional oil between the camshaft, its thrust plate and the cam gear. First a 1/8-inch slot was ground into the rear of the thrust plate, then a .060-inch feed hole was drilled into the front near the "S" in "LSX."
Lsx Pins
The Trend 2.95x.927-inch pins... 
   
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Lsx Pins
The Trend 2.95x.927-inch pins are secured by diamond racing locks on the forged pistons.
Lsx Rods
The pins are threaded through... 
   
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Lsx Rods
The pins are threaded through the dyers 300M rods, which are later secured to the crank with 75 ft-lb of torque and arP lube. With the Speed Pro rod bearings, clearance is .0020-.0022 on the 1.9995-1.9996-inch rod journals thanks to Billy's machining skills.
Lsx Gap
The Total Seal rings are placed... 
   
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Lsx Gap
The Total Seal rings are placed inside the cylinder bore, and the gap is measured before being filed down to the desired .027 (top ring), .030 (second ring), and .016 (oil support rail) gaps and inserted on the piston.
Lsx Filed Lsx Rings
Lsx Assembled
The assembled rod and piston... 
   
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Lsx Assembled
The assembled rod and piston is inserted into the block.

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