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Some incredibly talented guys in the US are cutting and splicing LS engines into a V12. Amazing work so I thought I'd share.

http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/the-l ... ls-engine/

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:o :wtf:
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how?
I'm the director of VSH (Vlad's Spec Holden), because HSV were doing it ass about.
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Wow! Thats certainly some dedication to the LS range of engines, and some very impressive fab/welding work to stick them back together.
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The one they are currently working on will be getting a 1471 Littlefield blower with a custom intake manifold, and might find its way into a long-nosed 240Z
Go the datto! I guess that engine won't fit in anything smaller ;)
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have a look at the right of the picture all the half heads and bits and pieces left over :)

shows just how much work there would be to even weld the heads back together properly!
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not to mention welding them in a particular sequence due to hot welds shrinking and warping the joins while cooling. you have to be a master welder to accomplish such a feat.
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i've seen some fairly amazing welding jobs on alloy blocks that have thrown a leg out of bed so its all possible :)
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