It was time to go with an LS with forged internals so we can start shooting for big HP numbers! H-Squared Racing in Houston built this for me. Based on a 5.3 LS block, K1 crank, Eagle Rods, Wiseco pistons, custom ground cam, Johnson lifters, Ferrea valves. All the good stuff inside.
Pics of the longblock are before painting.
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