The next generation of high performance GM blocks has been
released! It’s the amazing LSX Bowtie Block, designed from the
ground up to deliver maximum value while providing you with
the foundation to build the LS engine of your dreams.
GM Performance Parts, working with NHRA Pro Stock legend
Warren “The Professor” Johnson, designed the LSX block to be
the ultimate high performance LS block. Our goal was to bring
the LS community race block technology at street car prices.
Just like every engine part in the GM Performance Parts portfolio,
the LSX Bowtie Block is held to the highest industry standards
for tolerances, materials, and construction.
We think that you’ll find the LSX to be the ultimate in high
performance LS engine block—check out these features:
• 100% CNC Machined Cast Iron
• True Priority Main Oiling
• 6 Head Bolts per Cylinder
• Standard 4.400" Bore Spacing
• Extra Thick Siamese Cylinder bores
• Fully machined bores, ready to hone to fit
• Semi-finished, machined decks, ready to be decked to your spec’s
• Increased Deck Thickness
• LS7 Style 6-Bolt “dowel located” main bearing caps
• Wet Sump and Dry Sump Capability
• Deep Skirted Head Bolt Holes (same as OEM aluminum blocks)
• All stock bolt holes are stock thread size
• Maintains all OEM LS family exterior mounting features
• Front Motor Plate Mounting Holes Added
• Added Material around Cam Bearings for Additional Strength
• 8mm exterior/interior 5th and 6th head bolt holes
• All 5 cam bores machined for bearing P/N 12453169
• Standard .842" lifter bores
• Screw-in soft plugs
• Accommodates any LS small block oil pan and oil pump
• External oil pump feed at rear of block
• Main web bay to bay breathing holes for increased HP
• Access windows for cylinder head stud access (intake side)
• Extra breathing pocket added near starter for better windage
• Includes Unique New Cam Retainer, Rear Cover, Lifter
Retainers and OEM replacement Cam Bearings
Other service parts for your LSX Block:
19166178 Cam Thrust Plate, O-Ring
19166180 Rear Cover, O-Ring
19166181 Rear Cover, O-Ring Seal
19167382 0.5mm Oversize Bearing
19167383 1mm Oversize Bearing
12567634 Main Cap Dowel