It’s a brilliant idea: put LS heads and intake on a standard small-block Chevy. World Products makes just that block.

I’m gonna let the press release do all the talking, since I haven’t had the chance to investigate it further. This is a product so revolutionary that I’d be an idiot not to do a story on it. We going to try our best to snag one of these for a project; I give it about a 1 in 10 possibility, so cross your fingers. In the meantime, here’s the scoop on this brand new block:

“World Products has introduced an innovative engine block that uses standard small-block Chevy internal components and ignition, but allows the use of the superior flowing LS-series cylinder heads and intake manifold. The cast-iron block employs a standard small-block Chevy water flow path, with expanded water jackets holding 152 fluid ounces of coolant per side (almost a half-gallon more than the OEM block). World also offers special adapters for LS cylinder heads that facilitate a return flow of coolant to the radiator and accommodate standard SBC accessory brackets.

“The ‘Motown LS’ block is ideally suited to enthusiasts who have invested in small-block Chevy components—including pulley systems—and seek an economical means of upgrading to the newer LS-series cylinder head technology.

“A Sportsman-series block is available with nodular-iron splayed four-bolt mains, while a race block has 1045 steel billet caps. Both have a 9.240-inch deck, 400 mains, and a 4.115-inch bore. A priority main oiling system assures optimum lubrication. Builders must use pistons compatible with the LS heads, and a special SBC camshaft that has lobes positioned properly for the LS valvetrain.”

For more details on the Motown LS block, visit World’s website (www.WorldCastings.com), or call 631-981-1918.