SoloSwap® Chevy GenV LT Mock Up Engine Swap Dummy Block Kits

• 12-gauge steel construction is strong, durable, and lasts unlike foam/plastic versions
• Accepts all Gen V LT bolt-on parts (exhaust, intake, oil pan, etc.) to confirm engine fit
• Patent pending SoloSwap™ mock up engine block available in short block and long block configurations
• Short block version accepts stock or aftermarket LT cylinder heads
• Long block version includes steel fabricated mock up heads
• Easily lifted and set into place by hand without engine hoists or additional help
• Can be used to mock up any LT engine, including LT car and truck engines
• 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 LT Swap Quicky and Easily Without the Need for An Actual Engine

LS swaps are still very much the go to engine swap, but many enthusiasts like to have the latest and greatest engines swapped into their rides. For GM engine enthusiasts that would be the Gen V LT engine series. The Gen V LT engine was introduced in the 2014 Corvette as the LT1. The LT engine series includes many modern technologies including direct injection, variable valve timing, factory supercharging, and much more. While the LT has more performance, technology, and overall strength than the previous Gen 3 and Gen 4 LS engines, it is also not a direct swap. The LT engine family has some carry over parts/dimensions, but the new block design features different engine mount location/bolt pattern, thus an LS-equipped vehicle cannot accommodate an LT swap as a direct drop in. Motor mount adapters or fabrication using a universal mount kit will be required.

For the latter option of fabricating mounts/adapters, it is beneficial to have the LT engine in place for mocking up the mount brackets and creating any additional bracing. Of course, having the block in place allows everything from air induction tubing to custom header fabrication, and more to be mocked up, fabricated, or fit confirmed. Engine placement to clear the radiator and firewall is also easily determined with a block in place and “on the mounts.” 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!). This is where a mock up block really shines for safety and ease of use.

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

Even if you have your LT 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 LT swap for your project is much safer and your back will thank you for your efforts. A replica, or mock up engine block is the better answer, allowing you to take measurements, confirm fitment of accessories, and fabricate mounts and other brackets with ease.

Past mock up options included a plastic mock up 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 patent pending SoloSwap™ LT 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 accessory 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.

Bolts Together In Minutes, Allowing You To Test Fit Headers, Accessory Drive, and More

Furthermore, our SoloSwap™ LT 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 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 where a full size plastic mock up 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 storage shelf?).

Our steel LT mock up block weighs in at just 18 pounds for the short block and 35 pounds for the long block, 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 replica 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 short block, you can confirm fitment and engine location by mounting an LT swap oil pan, timing cover, water pump, and accessory brackets to our mock up block easily. The short block also accepts all stock and aftermarket LT cylinder heads as well using stock or aftermarket head bolts for retention.

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

We did all the homework for you when designing our new patent pending SoloSwap™ steel LT mock up engine block assembly. We have provided all mounting holes to replicate the engine block and heads of all Gen V LT engines. Whether it is the original aluminum block LT1 or you’re planning to use the high-tech supercharged LT4, or perhaps you scored an iron block L8T truck engine on the cheap for a big boost build; no matter what LT series engine you’re planning for your build our steel mock up block system will work for your mock up needs.

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