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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Is a standard LS7 block "zero decked" ?

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Originally Posted by C5Sweden
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Is a standard LS7 block "zero decked" ?

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Here you go, I hope this helps

It has all the LS7's engine specifications you are looking for
http://www.classicchevyandcorvettesh...LLS7specs.html

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Are they lip syncing?
Not sure, I just grabbed the first "Urgent" video I could find.
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The the best of my knowledge LX series have the pistons out of the hole slightly. I can't remember the exact amount that the LS7 piston is out of the hole though.
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The the best of my knowledge LX series have the pistons out of the hole slightly. I can't remember the exact amount that the LS7 piston is out of the hole though.
Glad somebody decided to help(I had no idea and was waiting to see an answer,,that's how I learn some bits of information)
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I think that the piston is out of the hole ~.007. I'd imagine that this is done to minimize quench.
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