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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 01:10 AM
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...about the Gen III engine, but there are some neat pics of some "Gen II.5" prototype engines...

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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Interesting. I especially like the LT1 block with LS heads on it. Nice nugget of info and a nice break from the....my car runs like crap but i won't take advice and do tests....threads.
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Great read! 15 degree heads-Stock

Thanks for posting

Happy New Year
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Question: Are LSx engines reverse cooling as is the LTx

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^No they are not.
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Cool article. Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by 93Rubie
^No they are not.
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Nice article Tom
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Glad you guys liked it. I thought the prototype pictures were quite interesting.
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