The LSX engine is less a finished product and more a performance canvas. Offered primarily as a bare or semi-dressed block, it allows builders complete control over displacement, internals, and induction systems. This flexibility makes it popular among professional engine builders and custom shops. With proper machining and quality components, the LSX engine can be tailored for street dominance or track-only brutality. Its overbuilt design provides a reliable base, ensuring that creativity and ambition are not limited by structural weakness.