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Old 05-05-2009, 06:42 PM   #1
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Are LS3 engines hand built?

Is each LS3 engine built one at a time by an individual or do they use an assembly line process?
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Old 05-05-2009, 08:29 PM   #2
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:40 PM   #6
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The only handbuilt GM motors are the LS9 and LS7.....and maybe the LSA.
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most fords are assembly line, the svt mod motors are handbuilt though (i know 4.6s were, and pretty sure 5.4s are)
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aren't some of the NorthStar's done by hand as well? Or am I imagining that?
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aren't some of the NorthStar's done by hand as well? Or am I imagining that?
some were... or still are. dont recall which ones, but I know that some are/were hand built
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