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Old 05-30-2005, 09:03 PM
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Default NEED forged SB,but cant find a good deal

i just search all 5 pages of the sponsors and cant find a good deal on a forged SB....after looking in the sponsor sale/GP section and seeing companies such as AP engineering offering forged SB's for $2000 plus shipping with no core i cant see spending $3000 plus cores and shipped,the best i found was $2800 plus $1k in cores plus shipping!i been waiting to hear from SDPC but i doubt theyll help me that much.im looking to spend $2000-$2500ish with no cores plus shipping.i know that sounds low but ive seen more than 1 or 2 companies list something like this in the Sponsor section.ive got no problem with using a stock crank either so that should keep costs low.anyone got any input as to where i can find 1 or do i have to wait for another GP in the sponsor section?
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ya get what ya pay too man,.... beware.
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sometimes the cheapest price isnt the best deal . my vote would be go with the sponsor closest to you and work with them to build you a motor in your budget range and the intended application.

and i dont even know why your bringing APE up, you do know that they went under and fucked a bunch of people.
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APE was charging 2k cause they were just taking money and not delivering motors
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i read about them and it seemed people got them up until the end of the company from what i read.
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Default NEED forged SB, but cant find a good deal

Originally Posted by jrp
sometimes the cheapest price isnt the best deal . my vote would be go with the sponsor closest to you and work with them to build you a motor in your budget range and the intended application.

and i dont even know why your bringing APE up, you do know that they went under and fucked a bunch of people.
When did that happen?
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Check with Tom at Speed inc and let him know what some one else offered and what is included. He will at the least match it or beat it. He is really friendly and helpful. Send him an e-mail and he will respond shortly there after. No waiting for hours or days for a reply. Give him a shot it can't hurt. I got a hell of a deal on my shortblock with no cores!
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i just pmed speed inc so waiting to hear from them...and 427 is going to quote me a price for a 346 that should hopefully be in my price range.
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Lingenfelter is $2095 + 800 core or exchange

LME gave me a great deal (but I'm not disclosing it because of confidentiality) and their parts were equal to none offered for that price. Speak to BRYAN>>>LME

HPE knows their stuff too Eric>>>HPE
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LPE uses stock rods with that buildup which is no good for me.

i couldnt get ahold of LME on their website cause the form they have you fill out isnt on their site.

HPE needs a stock block and crank so thats $1k in cores which kills that
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Originally Posted by DBN
When did that happen?
Not too long after they advertised crazy deals on shortblocks and there "on time or it's free" deal. I guess since they weren't getting them on time, they decided it would be free for them
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I can build you a forged 347 for a very reasonable price,with or without a core.Call or PM for details.
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Originally Posted by ddnspider
LPE uses stock rods with that buildup which is no good for me.

i couldnt get ahold of LME on their website cause the form they have you fill out isnt on their site.

HPE needs a stock block and crank so thats $1k in cores which kills that
You will find it hard to get an engine outright for what you are willing to pay. HPE offers a complete forged short block, you just have to send them your block and crank. This is $2,600. I believe that is the cheapest you are going to find.
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the best ive now found is $3k i go pick it up with diamond forged pistons oliver rods stock crank all the other stuff,so unless someone can seriously beat that i think thats me,i wish someone would beat it though,lol
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Call Bryan at LME mine was with forged rods and pistons. It is worth the try.
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Originally Posted by Terry@RacetechSpeed
I can build you a forged 347 for a very reasonable price,with or without a core.Call or PM for details.
Give Terry a call. He has always been very helpful with me and saved me money everytime.
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shot you a pm terry
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you have a pm
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thanks 777,gonna keep rumaging through all these ads and see what pops up.i would love to drop $3k shipped no core but i guess im having more trouble than i thought
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LME's forged 347 is 2800 i believe. No core charge.



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