L&M Engines LM354SB 5.8L Aluminum Short Block
Our 5.8L Sleeved Aluminum Sleeved Short Block Phase (2) is an identical build to the Phase (1) with the exception of the pistons. On the Phase (2) this shortblock is equipped with a custom L&M Designed Diamond piston. This will be a ceramic, and Teflon coated piston.
The Build
| Block |
Ford 5.8L Aluminum Block |
|---|---|
| Cylinders |
Ductile Iron Flanged Sleeves |
| Crankshaft | 5.4L Cobra Jet Steel Crankshaft |
| Pistons | LM880 Custom Pistons (9.5:1 CR), other compression ratios available) |
| Rods | Manley H Beam Billet Rods |
| Rings | Total Seal Steel Rings |
| Rod Bearings | King Engine XPN Series |
| Main Bearings | King Engine HP Series |
| Fasteners | ARP main studs and side bolts |
5.8L GT500 Aluminum Block
Builds include a Ford 5.8L GT500 aluminum engine block as used in the GT500s, we put this block into our CNC to machine for sleeves and finish the block with our ductile iron sleeves.
If you would like to reuse your old block, please call or email us to obtain an updated quote since pricing will differ when using customer supplied engine components.
Full Race Engine Prep
Every engine gets the full race preparation whether it’s destined for the street or the track.
- Measure main bearing bores and alignment
- Install honing stress plates to measure plasma spray cylinders for size and fit
- Wash block for assembly
- Install pistons on rods with locks and check clearances
- Digitally balanced crankshaft
- Polish crankshaft and check journal dimensions
- Wash crankshaft for assembly
- Precision file end gaps of piston rings for required application
- Measure main & rod clearances, selective fit bearings for proper oil clearance, install bearings
- Assemble Ford Modular engine to short block configuration
- Review all dimensions & clearances
- Final QA and inspection
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