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On The Dyno: GM Iron LSX 427
Tested at Westech Performance Group SuperFlow 901 engine dyno STP correction factor

RPM Torque Horsepower
3,000 469 268
3,200 470 286
3,400 478 310
3,600 489 335
3,800 498 361
4,000 508 387
4,200 517 413
4,400 526 440
4,600 534 467
4,800 547 499
5,000 552 526
5,200 552 546
5,400 549 564
5,600 539 575
5,800 530 585
6,000 516 589
6,200 503 593
6,400 488 594
6,600 469 590

Key specifications: GM iron LSX 427
Displacement 427 CID
Block GMPP LSX 19166454
Bore 4.125 inches
Stroke 4.000 inches
Crank Production LS7 forged steel
Rods Production LS7 titanium
Pistons Mahle forged aluminum
Compression ratio 11:1
Cam type Hydraulic roller tappet
Duration at 0.050 inch 211/230 degrees
Valve lift 0.591 inch
Rocker ratio 1.8:1
Cylinder head Production LS7production CNC-porting
Valve interior/exhaust 2.20 titanium/1.61 sodium-filled hollow-stem steel
Intake manifold GM LS7 single-plane four-barrel
Test carburetor Holley 950 HP downleg booster

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