View Poll Results: Should I build my current in-car ls1 with 33,xxx miles or buy a forged short block?
Build current Engine
8
33.33%
Buy Forged Short Block to build
16
66.67%
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Built Bottom End
09-21-2005, 09:19 AM
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Built Bottom End I wanna build my bottom end. What all do I need? What's the best stuff to get? Should I buy a kit for like $2200. Or should I piece the pistons, rods, and other stuff together? Where can I get these things from?
Thanks,
Justin
Or should I just buy a Forged short block?
Thanks,
Justin
Or should I just buy a Forged short block?
09-21-2005, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
You should just buy a forged shortblock. Send them your engine and they will build it. No need to buy a new block nor a new crank.
09-21-2005, 08:49 PM
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Buy a SLP 402 or a 402 from Texas Speed. Do not try to piece one together yourself. It cost the same money and would take you longer to do. 
Also build a 402 even if you use the iron block. Over a 383 the cost is the same except for the block.
Also build a 402 even if you use the iron block. Over a 383 the cost is the same except for the block. 