TSP 370ci iron block BEST F.I. shortblock for the MONEY???
02-05-2007, 09:23 PM
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TSP 370ci iron block BEST F.I. shortblock for the MONEY??? As the title states, is the Texas Speed 370ci. iron block the best bang for the buck shortblock one can buy for big power??? i blew something in my turbo ls1 (stock) and am looking to upgrade for not that much money. Lemme know what you guys think, and yes i have searched, saw that it was the cheapest and nicest so far but im sure you guys have more info for me or a better deal on something similar, THANKS IN ADVANCE!! 
02-05-2007, 09:35 PM
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well if its the cheapest you found then its the best bang for the buck, imho its not great to take the cheap way out in FI, but texas-speed puts out quality ****, so happy hunting
02-06-2007, 11:55 AM
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TSP's site say $2900 for the 370 but adding some options that i would brings it to $3200...
On another note... i really wish Speed inc would update their website... the engine part hasnt changed in forever, all they have is 347, 383, and 427's. I know they build iron blocks and different versions of 347's, ls2, etc... would like to see some options and prices for more engines on their site.
TSP and Speed Inc both seem to be pretty neck and neck for their pricing
On another note... i really wish Speed inc would update their website... the engine part hasnt changed in forever, all they have is 347, 383, and 427's. I know they build iron blocks and different versions of 347's, ls2, etc... would like to see some options and prices for more engines on their site.
TSP and Speed Inc both seem to be pretty neck and neck for their pricing
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02-06-2007, 12:46 PM
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yea no core just straight up shorblock with everything included in the pricing...and yea some of the fancy options would bring it around to $3100 and change if not more. Im just asking because i have to either buy the 370ci Texas Speed shortblock OR buy a friends LS2 block and build that (myself) and get it to the machine shop for any neccessary work. I dont know which would be better to spend the money on from a performance & reliability standpoint...assuming that my machine shop does a somewhat decent job. I kinda figure that the TSP and Speed Inc. blocks will be better overall but i duno if that difference is worth taht much more money...what do you guys think. The only advantage from building my LS2 block since they will both hold some nice power is that i will save a good chunk of money that i can put into the car car elsewhere and that the LS2 block is like 86lbs lighter than the cast iron one 
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02-06-2007, 07:28 PM
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well if you go with your buddys ls2,who will have to buy couple harness for the knock sensor and some other sensor since they are in the front and use diffrent plugs
02-06-2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by FANTAZ28
i think the 3399 is with no core
370 motor could be available for less if one was to option Eagle I beams, Intmd8 is soon going to test the reliability of these rods
Core blocks may need an align bore, provides an opprotunity to properly install ARP main studs.
Last edited by Fraser@speedinc; 02-06-2007 at 09:32 PM.
