RHS
RHS LS 9.750" Tall Deck 4.120" Bore Aluminum Race Block 54901U
- PART NUMBER:
 - 54901U
 - UPC:
 - 036584209508
 - MPN:
 - 54901U
 - Availability:
 - Ships from manufacturer
 - Shipping:
 - Free Over $98 in US 48
 - Type:
 - RHS Blocks
 - Material:
 - 357 T6 Aluminum
 - Deck Height (in.):
 - 9.750 Finished
 - Bore (in.):
 - 4.120 Semi-Finished
 - Main Bearing Size:
 - Stock
 - Main Cap Material:
 - 8620 Billet
 - Main Cap Type:
 - 6-Bolt
 - Main Studs:
 - ARP
 - Cam Location:
 - Raised
 - Cam Bearings Included:
 - Yes
 - Cam Bearing Size:
 - 55mm
 - Cam Thrust Plate Inlcuded:
 - Yes
 - Lifter Bore Diameter (in.):
 - .842 (Stock)
 - Freeze Plugs Included:
 - Yes
 - Front Cover Type Required:
 - Production LS
 - Rear Cover Included:
 - Yes
 - Notes:
 - Bored, needs final finish hone before assembly
 
Description
RHS LS 9.750" Tall Deck 4.120" Bore Aluminum Race Block 54901U
Block Specifications
-  Designed from heavy-duty A357-T6 aluminum material
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4.125”-4.165” siamese cast bore walls w/ press-in spun cast iron liner
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Available in standard (9.240”) & tall (9.750”) deck heights w/ beefy .750” deck thickness
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Both standard deck (5.67”/5.87”- same as LS7) & tall deck (5.94”/6.38”) cylinder liner lengths available
 -  
“Long arm friendly” – Accommodations for up to 4.6” stroke w/ standard rod pin diameters (2.100”) & oversized 60mm camshaft
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Raised cam centerline (.388”/9.86mm) to allow larger stroke; 2 extra links in the timing chain – Timing sets available from COMP®
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Main cap surface area maximized at mating surface & large fillets from cap to cross bolts for added strength
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Designed for clearance – side oil galley moved outboard & engineered rod clearance come standard
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Significantly increased windage passage area under bores & around caps over LS7/LSX engines
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6 head bolt design w/ full water jacket around the cylinders (based on LS7 design)
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Bay-to-bay breathing improved w/ increased side window area versus LSX & LS7
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Extra large windows in valley for access to inboard “6th” head bolt
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Extra long liners for standard (5.87”) & tall (6.38”) decks
 
Valve Train Capabilities
-  
Provisions for Gen III & Gen IV cam & knock sensors & valley covers
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Cam tunnel will accommodate stock through oversized 60mm roller bearing cams (includes cast-in lock screw pads)
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.842” lifters standard with material available for oversized lifter access (accepts 1.060” bushing for keyed lifters)
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In the standard deck, maximum pushrod angularity = Less than 2 degrees
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Includes Ampco 45 cam thrust plate and aluminum rear cover
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Lifter bosses designed to clear tie bar lifter
 
Oiling Features
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Priority main oiling, galley moved outboard for long stroke clearance
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Oil filter feed galley GM “dog bone” replaced with proprietary no restriction threaded plugs
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Dry sump friendly with provisions for more serious dry sump setups; includes big front & rear AN-12 side feeds
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Includes provision for piston oil squirters, cast-in & machined
 
Additional Features
- Rolled threads on all threaded holes for added strength
 -  
Gen III/Gen IV compliant with race mounts for Gen I, Gen II, Gen III & Gen IV engines
 -  
ARP main stud kit standard with enough material in castings to accommodate up to a ½” fastener
 -  
Chilled main bearing bulkheads for added strength
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Optimized billet main caps & improved windage