• 12-gauge steel construction is strong, durable, and lasts unlike foam/plastic versions
• Accepts all LS bolt-on parts (exhaust, intake, oil pan, etc.) to confirm engine fit
• SoloSwap™ is available in short block and long block mock up engine configuration
• Short block SoloSwap™ version weighs 18 pounds and accepts stock or aftermarket LS cylinder heads
• Long block SoloSwap™ version weighs 35 pounds and includes steel fabricated mock up heads
• Complete long block weighs only 6 pounds more than popular foam versions
• Easily lifted and set into place by hand without engine hoists or additional help
• Can be used to mock up any LS engine, including LS car and Vortec truck engines
• Crankshaft pulley spacing dimensions laser etched on front face for quick visual access
• Long block cylinder head mock up panels are adjustable for standard LS vs LS7 heights
• Ships and can be stored flat with simple assembly/disassembly steps
• All hardware included for assembly of short or long block versions
• Customer supplied head bolts and accessory bolts required to add parts to mock up

Test Fit Your LS Swap Quicky and Easily Without the Need for An Actual Engine

LS engine swaps are THE thing these days. We’re seeing them in everything from traditional first gen Chevy V8 applications like classic Camaros and Chevelles, to imaginative installations in Porsche 911s, the Tesla Model S, and much more. While those first gen Chevy V8 fitments are the easiest with the installation only requiring , it is still beneficial to have the LS engine in place for mocking up everything from air induction tubing to custom header fabrication, and more. It is even more critical for those crazy one-off swaps to have a block in place to confirm driveline angle when using custom , engine placement to clear the radiator and firewall, and more.

Traditionally, building something with an engine that was never meant to be installed in it would require an engine hoist, an actual engine, and a spotter or two keeping things in check while measurements were taken, parts tack welded, and so forth. It’s not an easy or quick process, and it can be dangerous with a 400 plus pound engine dangling on a chain over your hands (or head!). Though “this is the way” may work for the Mandalorian, for us here on Earth there is a better way, and that is with the Speedway Motors steel SoloSwap™ LS mock up engine block.

Laser Cut Steel Plate for Strength, Simplicity, and Easy Storage

Even if you have your LS engine all apart down to the bare block, that bare casting is still a couple of hundred pounds to try and roughly move into place to figure out your engine mounts, headers, and more on your project. Using replica engines to mock up your LS swap for your project is much safer and your back will thank you for your efforts.

Past mock up options included a plastic engine block or foam engine block, which, while being light and easy to maneuver, these plastic engines often did not hold up well to repeated usage or the installation of heavy components like long tube headers. This is why we designed our SoloSwap™ LS mock up block system from laser cut 12-gauge steel with all accessory mounting holes accessible from the back side for simple “nut and bolt” assembly of your accessories for engine mock up. No more thread inserts that work their way out of the foam engine block material or even needing the factory hardware during the mock up phase. Just grab yourself any fastener of the proper length and diameter, saving the good installation hardware for final assembly.

Furthermore, our SoloSwap™ LS engine mock up block, which is available in short block and long block options, ships unassembled, saving you shipping costs and storage room when not in use. Simply assemble the mock up pieces following the provided instructions with the fasteners included and your SoloSwap™ mock up engine block is ready to use in minutes. Disassemble it for storage where it will easily fit under a workbench, on a shelf or other location that a full size plastic engine block or real engine block wouldn’t fit or have the weight capacity to handle (ever try storing a real engine block on a plastic shelf?).

Our steel SoloSwap™ LS mock up block weighs in at just 18 pounds for the short block and 35 pounds for the long block (that’s only six pounds heavier than the foam engine block version we mentioned), making it easy to handle and position all by yourself safely in the engine bay of your project. If you opt for the long block version the included 12-gauge steel cylinder heads provide mounting locations for your intake manifold, exhaust manifolds or headers, and even your valve covers.

This allows the complete mockup of an assembled and dressed engine, right down to ignition coils and more to confirm fitment, clearances, plumbing and wire routing, and so much more easily. Even if you’re just using the SoloSwap™ short block, you can confirm fitment and engine location by mounting an , timing cover, water pump, and accessory brackets to our mock up block easily. The SoloSwap™ short block also accepts all stock and aftermarket LS cylinder heads as well, so feel free to bolt up your actual cylinder heads for your mock up duties if you like!

Replicates All LS Engine Platforms to Mock Up Fitment of Any LS Engine

We did all the homework for you when designing our new steel SoloSwap™ LS mock up engine block assembly. We have provided all mounting holes to replicate the engine block and heads of all Gen III and Gen IV LS engines. Whether it is the original LS1 or you’re planning for an LS6 or LS7, or perhaps you scored a Vortec series truck engine on the cheap, no matter what LS series or generation it is our SoloSwap™ steel mock up block system will work for your mock up needs.

Due to the variances in LS platforms, there are differences in the accessory drive spacing. There are three different spacing dimensions (measured from the front of the block) and you need to adhere to these measurements when choosing which accessory drive you are planning to use, especially if you’re keeping the factory components from a used engine or a crate engine that is using stock components. Therefore, we made it easy on you by simply engraving these dimensions right on the front face of the SoloSwap™ mock up engine block.

Now you can quickly and easily confirm you have enough clearance to radiator cooling fans, power steering rack, fluid reservoirs, and other items commonly found at the front of the engine compartment. Note that we offer that can move the engine up to 3-inches total adjustment fore and aft to assist with accessory drive clearance.

So, whether you plan for a sole LS swap in your home garage, or your hot rod shop is looking for an easier way to make LS swaps happen in your customer’s cars, our bolt together steel SoloSwap™ LS mock up engine block will help you get the job done safely and quickly.

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• The special M11 nuts included are only to be used when installing real cylinder heads to the SoloSwap™ mock up short block
• Cylinder head bolts are not supplied, when mounting real cylinder heads you must use your stock or aftermarket bolts to mount
• The SoloSwap™ mock up cylinder heads included in the long block option have an adjustable valve cover height to simulate LS7 cylinder heads vs all other LS heads
• All included hardware is metric, including M6 and M8 bolts and nuts for the short block and additional M8 and M10 for the long block option
• To resist flash rusting we recommend coating the steel sections in a light coat of WD-40 or other product, or they can be clear powder coated or clear painted