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Old 02-25-2014, 10:03 AM   #32
Paul Huryk
 
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Originally Posted by LTb1ow View Post
When the DI stuff starts losing any connection to original LSX/LQX stuff, I would assume the aftermarket will start to move away from them. That will be a huge blow I would guess cause everyone, their brother, and their aunt nut hugs LSX stuff these days.
With the 15 plus years of LSX/LQX motors (how many millions did they make?) and the ease of making power, retrofitting them, or even buying as GM crate motors, I doubt they will die anytime soon. Just like the SBC or SBF. The LT!/LT4 motors are an example of waning aftermarket support although many SBC parts are pretty much the same item with a different part #.

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Originally Posted by LTb1ow View Post
But, the flip side is that you can take junkyard motors and run pretty fast times on them with no high dollar motor etc, which is hot rodding at its best IMO. The fact that the NHRA has become so damn expensive to race in is another issue that glaringly contradicts its origins.
I think that is the best part of these motors - they make huge power for cheap, are hard to blow up, and can fit in anything. Certainly beats the guys in the early 60's putting 348 tractor motors in their 3 window coupes.

But, what do I know.[/quote]
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