Well I was finally able to get over to pop's shop to get the scoop on the LSX that he's building, and also took some pics of some other customers' mills that are being built. First, on to the LSX

The engine is going into a Pro Touring 67 Nova which will have either a 5 or 6 speed, and will have a F2 ProCharger on it.

LSX Standard Deck Block, about 422 CID when it's all done
4.100 Bore
4" Crank Stroke, Callies Crank
6.125 Carrillo Rods
Mast LS7 Heads
Jesel Rocker Arms
Mechanical Roller Camshaft, Specs Undecided
John Marcello One-Off Fabricated Intake Manifold
Moroso Aluminum Oil Pan (shelf item)
FAST EFI System
Injectors?
ATI Dampener
ARP Fasteners
Cometic Head Gaskets
Valve Springs? (I'm guessing Manley Nextek if they're available for this application)
Can't remember what pistons

My dad's projecting that this setup will be good for 900-1000 crank horsepower when done. As is with every engine that goes through my dad's shop, he will dyno it when he's finished and I'll be able to post up solid results.

As for the intake manifold, check out "John Marcello" on google, and you will find some works of art! I checked out his website and his designs and hand welds are second to none

Some pics for your viewing pleasure

The Block












Moroso Oil Pan

 

Just another 950-1000 HP Big Block Chevy


Dry Sump Oil System


...and another big block...




IIRC, this is a John Marcello intake...






Here's a regular ole cast tunnel ram...seems lame after seeing some of the Marcello pieces...


Aluminum Big Block Mopar


And that's all for now...next time I'll get some pics of the dyno and Haas CNC machine, as well as some of the lathes and boring and honing machines

 

I love 67 Nova's and Love lsx blocks It looks like your Dad builds some cool stuff...Is he ever going to build you something?

 

Why aren't you working there with your dad?

 

Man your lucky to have a dad that builds that kinda stuff!!

67 Nova is my Dream car!!!

 

Cool pictures!

 

Marcella intakes

 

Very cool stuff Billy. Is this the first LS he's built? Can I take a tour if and when I get back there?

 

I figured they would have gone with a dry sump oiling system for the pro-tourer...

 

Thanks man...actually my LQ9 block and WCCH StageII 317's are at his shop, but both pop and I are too tight for cash to put it together right now

Back when I was a terrible teenager I went a different direction...I do think about it from time to time though...

Thanks Tim! In my senior year of high school, my step-dad had a totally straight 67 Nova that he bought from an old lady, with about 33k original miles on it...that's what I drove to school every day It was blue with the original straight six in it...we swapped a 350 into it and made an SS clone out of it and sold it for a decent profit. Looking back, I really wish that "I" still had that car

I totally agree man!

I think it is his first LS, but I'm not 100% sure. You can absolutely have a tour of my dad's shop...but I have to warn ya, it's in the ghetto (the neighborhood wasn't that bad when he first opened his doors back in '71...although it wasn't that great either lol)

Hmmm, good thought Corey, actually, I don't even know what oil pump he is going with, I'm going to have to ask him about that next time I swing by his shop