help with LQ4/9 408 build
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help with LQ4/9 408 build
can you guys recommend me a 408 build for my trans am
and who to buy it from?
hke?
tsp?
etc?
i have 4-5k for the short block
i want 10:1 compression with LSA heads since i plan to boost it with d1sc or f1
and who to buy it from?
hke?
tsp?
etc?
i have 4-5k for the short block
i want 10:1 compression with LSA heads since i plan to boost it with d1sc or f1
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I just did a 408 lq9 motor and it was $9100 for the rotating assembly and heads... Built for 1500 hp and 9.5:1 comp with crank rods pistons and hardened caps... Motor is studded and the heads are a full p n p with stainless intake valves and inkenel exhaust valves with. 650 springs... Motor is sick and cant wait to finish everything... Hoping to be around 1250 hp on a 94 mm t6ercision turbo at about 20-25 psi
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im only looking to DD around 650rwhp but would def want it capable of 800rwhp
i know i need all those parts, but i want recommendations on what brand and what type. etc
i know i need all those parts, but i want recommendations on what brand and what type. etc
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If I were in your shoes, I'd pick up a 408 LQ9 short block from Texas Speed. As for which options, I'd probably get the Wiseco or Diamond -15 dish 4.030" pistons, steel top ring, Lunati or Callies Compstar H beam rods with ARP 2000 bolts (I beam if you plan on more than 800 hp), Lunati or Callies Compstar crank, and ARP main studs. I like the Callies rods and crank, but Lunati would be fine for up to 800 hp and would save you a few bucks.