[Dart Vader]

Would you have any interest in an SHP style LTx block?

Feel free to chime in with thoughts and comments.

[CLAYTONRACING]

Lots of them.

[biggin'89]

Im very interested in this block. I have a 95 camaro which i have built H/C 355 in for now, but soon hope to start building a turbo motor for it and would really like a big bore aftermarket block. BUT! for me to be interested in it, it must have the factory appearance and have all of the factory mounting holes for brackets. I would like the option of having a 4.125 cylinder wall and preferably be able to clear a 4" stroke without clearancing.

Thanks
Kyler

[Transamman25]

I'm with kyler on this one ...

My current engine combo is a built 396 pushing well over 800 to the rear wheels, For my next combo i was thinking a turbo'd 454 small block. Mine will mainly be a braggin rights show car that will see the track each weekend. A 4.125 bore on a 4 inch stroke would be perfect. Stock appearance as well as mounting holes for stock accesories would also also be a plus.

On a side note ....
I would also buy heads that would flow in the 230ish range if that is something you would be interested in producing !

[Paulster2]

I would be extremely interested in an LTx block in 4.125 guise. I've always been a BBC fan, but since I own a 94 Camaro, this is very problematic. A large displacement LTx block would do wonders for the car. I'm very happy Jerry Clayton is helping the push forward on this ... it means we have a heavy hitter out there trying to help our LT1/4 cars reach our performance goals. This would also be of great benefit to the Caprice/Impy crowd ... replace those whimpy "baby" LT1s with some true muscle. I'm highly excited at the prospect!

[Paulster2]

Originally Posted by Transamman25

...On a side note ....
I would also buy heads that would flow in the 230ish range if that is something you would be interested in producing !

I'm hoping you're meaning "330ish" range (or better?) If you want 230, stick with stockers! Just playing, but I agree with you!

[Chris]

Would love to see this happen! My tired old 120k block isnt going to do much good if I rip it out of the car for what a 383 or 396 . No for all the machine work put into a old block you would be crazy not to upgrade to a SHP Dart block.


Looking forward to building one = )

- Current Specs
350 lt1 - comp Valvetrain
1993 Transam

[boosted-lt1]

I would certainly consider this for my next turbo motor. I recently picked up a stock block to go to town on but might have to put the brakes on it!

Thanks,
Scott.

[1badz]

Definately would be interested.. My motor is on it's way out..

[JPack]

Ah, finally got on here and posting after spreading the word on the forums.

I am really excited to see this finally come alive. You all have no idea what it means to all of us die hard LTX owners. This should have been done years ago.

Most of these cars running a LTX are to the point of needing replacement engines. The cost involved in machining a good block, if you can find one will keep increasing as they are more and more hard to find.

There is a huge crowd that loves these engines and it is a shame they didn't have a longer run. Having the reverse flow cooling is what did it for me when I purchased. I could have easily bought an LSX car, but there was never any doubt as to which one I would end up with.

I have had the privilege of working with Jerry and Corey Clayton to build my current 355 lt. They pulled off a lot of tricks and one off's on my set up to deliver unexpected numbers. I can not wait until this new block comes out to see them work their magic on one for me.

The block and front cover that was requested from the Clayton's by you, has been dropped off at their shop for you. I am glad I can help in anyway. I love hearing the updates from Jerry and look forward to hearing my new block is in their shop.

I ask that you don't let this fall through the cracks as most of the aftermarket has done for us LT guys. We have been longing for the day something like this would happen. The others will follow with aftermarket parts as soon as a huge name like you steps up to the plate. I think you will be a little overwhelmed at the response and sales you are about to get.

I thank you again, and know that those in the LTX community appreciate you for this.

Jim Packard
President of Northern Illinois F-Body Association