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Chris-HPS · 05-17-2012, 12:50 PM

Seeing as I am about to order a new block for my personal build, I jumped on yellow bullet to see how the RHS blocks are holding up to some of the fastest LSX guys around. I am glad I did some research. I know the RHS block hasnt been out to terribly long however it seems there are some issue with the RHS blocks cracking and distorting in high hp applications. Here is a link to yellow bullet thread. Go to post # 81 and read from there. This is an apparent issue. Just a heads up. LSX Tall Deck for me!

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...=471912&page=6

Chris

calculator0512 · 05-17-2012, 01:50 PM

the lsx blocks are known for core shift that causes thin cylinder walls, however i never heard anything about the rhs block yet.

JLE58 · 05-17-2012, 02:22 PM

You really got to read the thread all the way through. The good stuff starts on POST # 1!!

Unreal · 05-17-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by calculator0512

the lsx blocks are known for core shift that causes thin cylinder walls, however i never heard anything about the rhs block yet.

About 3 years ago yes, they have a new part number since those blocks and I haven't heard of any with issues since they fixed it.

LSX-80MM · 05-17-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

About 3 years ago yes, they have a new part number since those blocks and I haven't heard of any with issues since they fixed it.

That's right

calculator0512 · 05-18-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Unreal

About 3 years ago yes, they have a new part number since those blocks and I haven't heard of any with issues since they fixed it.

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Originally Posted by LSX-80MM

That's right

hey, if those words makes you feel better, more power to ya

Pro Stock John · 05-18-2012, 12:16 PM

Though just to point out, I crew for a similarly quick car, and we are making 1800 hp. Not sure most folks here will try to make that much.

HufferSS · 05-18-2012, 12:42 PM

Nobody ever needs to wonder how internet rumors become legends....you only have to read a few message boards to find out why. I've learned that Dragon Slayer cranks break in Forced Induction applications and now RHS blocks are junk.

Some people's kids......

BullF-16 · 05-18-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

Nobody ever needs to wonder how internet rumors become legends....you only have to read a few message boards to find out why. I've learned that Dragon Slayer cranks break in Forced Induction applications and now RHS blocks are junk.

Some people's kids......

I knew this would concern you

Pro Stock John · 05-18-2012, 01:03 PM

But I'm sure Huffer has an idea who Justin Smith is who posted the RHS block problems, he's well known in X275 and ODR circles. Hopefully he can share any new info he has on his blocks.

My buddy runs an LME LSX 427, just got it back after 18 months of racing, no issues.

HufferSS · 05-18-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BullF-16

I knew this would concern you

Doesn't concern me in the slightest honestly....these guys are making waaaay more power than me.

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

But I'm sure Huffer has an idea who Justin Smith is who posted the RHS block problems, he's well known in X275 and ODR circles. Hopefully he can share any new info he has on his blocks.

My buddy runs an LME LSX 427, just got it back after 18 months of racing, no issues.

Sure....but we all can agree stuff breaks!

9" rear ends blow...are they junk?
Turbos grenade and destroy engines...are they junk?

The list goes on but you get the idea. Stuff breaks when you modify it...it really doesn't mean anything.

Chris-HPS · 05-18-2012, 01:44 PM

We are all aware that stuff breaks and things happen in racing.I am simply passing along info that I thought would be some good knowledge. Alot of people on here spend alot of money on there engines and a $4500.00 block that has obviously cracked in more than one instance should be brought to the racers attention.

Chris

Chris-HPS · 05-18-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

Nobody ever needs to wonder how internet rumors become legends....you only have to read a few message boards to find out why. I've learned that Dragon Slayer cranks break in Forced Induction applications and now RHS blocks are junk.

Some people's kids......

So your saying that when you race your car on your new setup and you happen to break the snout off of your Dragon Slayer Crank or you happen to crack your RHS block you will just let it go as "stuff just breaks"??
Nobody said RHS Blocks are junk either.

Chris

HufferSS · 05-18-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris-HPS

So your saying that when you race your car on your new setup and you happen to break the snout off of your Dragon Slayer Crank or you happen to crack your RHS block you will just let it go as "stuff just breaks"??
Nobody said RHS Blocks are junk either.

Chris

I don't expect to break the crank or the block.....maybe the trans will grenade on the 3rd pass but the other two ....not worried.

05-17-2012, 12:50 PM	#1
Chris-HPS Drives: 2008Corvette Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ga Posts: 691	HIGH HP RHS BLOCK OWNERS..LOOK INSIDE.. Seeing as I am about to order a new block for my personal build, I jumped on yellow bullet to see how the RHS blocks are holding up to some of the fastest LSX guys around. I am glad I did some research. I know the RHS block hasnt been out to terribly long however it seems there are some issue with the RHS blocks cracking and distorting in high hp applications. Here is a link to yellow bullet thread. Go to post # 81 and read from there. This is an apparent issue. Just a heads up. LSX Tall Deck for me! http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...=471912&page=6 Chris

05-18-2012, 12:16 PM	#7
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05-18-2012, 01:03 PM	#10
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	But I'm sure Huffer has an idea who Justin Smith is who posted the RHS block problems, he's well known in X275 and ODR circles. Hopefully he can share any new info he has on his blocks. My buddy runs an LME LSX 427, just got it back after 18 months of racing, no issues. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-17-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
calculator0512 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY Posts: 21	the lsx blocks are known for core shift that causes thin cylinder walls, however i never heard anything about the rhs block yet.

05-17-2012, 02:22 PM	#3
JLE58 Drives: CGM,twin turbo, cam 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ROCKMART, GA Posts: 2,185	You really got to read the thread all the way through. The good stuff starts on POST # 1!!

05-18-2012, 01:44 PM	#12
Chris-HPS Drives: 2008Corvette Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ga Posts: 691	We are all aware that stuff breaks and things happen in racing.I am simply passing along info that I thought would be some good knowledge. Alot of people on here spend alot of money on there engines and a $4500.00 block that has obviously cracked in more than one instance should be brought to the racers attention. Chris