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*DGthe3* · 12-06-2011, 03:18 PM

I'd say that the LS3 is an LSx, but its not an LSX. Since this minor little difference can be very confusing ... I just call them Gen IV small blocks, since not all such engines have an LS designation (L99, L76, etc), and there are some Gen III's that have an LSx name (LS1, LS6)

12-06-2011, 03:18 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'd say that the LS3 is an LSx, but its not an LSX. Since this minor little difference can be very confusing ... I just call them Gen IV small blocks, since not all such engines have an LS designation (L99, L76, etc), and there are some Gen III's that have an LSx name (LS1, LS6) __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum