L&M Engines LM354SB 5.8L Aluminum Short Block
Our LM354SB short block package is a short block based off of our LM354S with the addition of our ductile Iron Sleeves. The LM354SB is for those of you whom are looking for ultimate reliability for street use or to have the confidence at the track. Our sleeved blocks have been proven to hold massive horsepower pass after pass.
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 | Oliver Pro I Beam Billet Rods |
| Rings | Total Seal Steel Rings |
| Rod Bearings | King Engine XPN Series |
| Main Bearings | King Engine HP Series |
| Fasteners | ARP 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.
New 5.4L Cobra Jet Steel Crankshaft
New 5.4L Cobra Jet steel crankshaft. We have found the Cobra Jet crankshafts to be one of the strongest crankshafts available for this application with extensive race proven reliability. Double keyed by us as a standard feature (Can still be used with single key dampers).
L&M Engines Custom Series Pistons
The stock pistons are a weak spot in the modular engine design. Our custom pistons retain the beneficial features while significantly improving the overall design.
- Designed in house by L&M Engines and Manufactured by Diamond Pistons
- Ceramic coated piston domes
- .300” thick piston domes
- .300” down ring
- .130”+ skirts
- Teflon coated skirts
Manley Pro I Beam Billet Rods
Manley Pro I beam billet connecting rods.
King Engine Rod and Main Bearings
- King Rod Bearings XPN Series
- King Main Bearings HP Series
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
