World Products Motown LS/Small Block Chevy Hybrid Cast Iron Engine Bare Block

Here is the information that World Products Provides; Cast Iron Small Block Chevy Block, Accepts LS Series Heads The unique World Products Motown LS SBC block lets you utilize a full compliment of standard small block Chevy components with the decided advantage of being able to employ high flowing LS-type cylinder heads. In addition to the internal components, the World Products Motown LS allows use of expensive already-purchased Small Block Chevy items like pulley kits and external accessories. The block also boasts a coolant capacity in excess of 150 fluid ounces to provide superior cooling. THE WORLD PRODUCTS MOTOWN LS IS A UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND BLOCK MADE ONLY BY WORLD PRODUCTS! Note: When using LS-style heads on the Motown LS you must use an adapter on the heads to facilitate a return flow to the radiator. The World Products Cooling Adapter also accommodates standard SBC accessory brackets. The latest design World Products Motown LS small block Chevy Hybrid engine block features a camshaft location which has been raised in the block by +.134". The block now comes standard with a 55mm cam tunnel and cam cores are now readily available from Erson Cams at an affordable cost for this application. This design allows the use of both I-beam and H-beam connecting rods with a 4" stroke crankshaft, and the large diameter cam core provides for exceptional valve train stability at high RPM operation. Bushed lifter bores are standard with a choice of .842" or .904" inner diameters. The Motown LS can be built with a carburetor or EFI induction. Deck height is a standard LS 9.240". The special cylinder head and intake manifold adapter allows the use of a std distributor as a small block Chevy. Technical Information: Material: High density cast iron Deck Height: 9.240" Stock LS deck height Deck Thickness: .600" Minimum Cam Bearings: 55mm babbit cam bearing bore Cam Location: Raised +.134" Lifter Bores: Indexed .842"/.904" Main Bearings: Std Chevrolet (350 style) Bore Spacing: 4.400" Bore: 3.995" or 4.120 Maximum Bore: 4.200” Cylinder Wall Thickness: .250” at 4.200” bore Water Jackets: Expanded for better cooling Lubrication: Priority main oiling system Oil System Features: Integral boss for front feed, boss for rear scavenge, rear main cap can accept wet sump pump Dip Stick: Driver Side Filter: Integral mount for spin-on filter Oil Pan Rails: Solid (stock width) clearanced for 4.000" stroke Crank Clearance: 4.000" Stroke (H-beam rods) Main Caps: Nodular or Billet steel splayed 4-bolt caps (2, 3,4) and straight 4-bolt caps (1, 5) Main Cap Hardware: ARP and ring dowels used in addition to std OEM registers to locate main caps firmly into position Main Cap Locators: Stock and ring dowels at the center studs Rear Main Seal: Two piece SB Chevy Fuel Pump: Stock location SB Chevy Motor Mounts: SBC motor mounts Cylinder Head Bolt Holes: Blind tapped to prevent water leaks Clutch Linkage: Standard mounts Starter Mount: Stock location Weight: Approximately 200lbs.