viewsonic

I would liek to build a shortblock in the future...

An I would like to know if there is anywhere that has a "DIY guide" with an entire parts list..

I figure If I build it myself I will be able to save lots of money and get the best parts!

Viper

iTrader: (6)

I can say that I looked into it pretty hard twice in the past couple years, and ended up buying a shortblock twice from a vendor because it was cheaper than building my own. Once you add in the tools....

bensdad

Who did you go with for the short block?

mdhmi

iTrader: (1)

You won't save as much money as you might think. And if you don't have all the tools and have access to a machine shop you're very likely not going to save a dime.

No one can provide you an exact parts list as every combo is different. Is this a NA combo, boost, what ??

Viper

iTrader: (6)

Lingenfelter

King James

iTrader: (13)

This months GMHTP would be a huge help. When reading it make sure you pay attention to how much they paid for the rotating assembly. Then go look at what sponsors charge for a similar shortblock.

viewsonic

ok, I guess it may be better to just order a shortblock from a sponsor...

I think Katech and W2W may be a good route.

PREDATOR-Z

I recommend LME, TSP, HPE
I will be in the neighbourhood of $2800 + shipping. (no core)

SVT THIS

iTrader: (27)

HPE has some good deals. Also, look into SPDC or SDPC (however they spell it!). They both are sponsors on here with decent prices. I think Summit had an SLP iron block 402 (yes 402, not 408) crate shortblock for around $4k as well.

PREDATOR-Z

I wouldn't put a SLP 402 in my car even if you paid for it.

bumpin_records

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why do you say that

Krab

iTrader: (28)

Do a search on the subject and you'll find a couple of threads as to why. Basically, I believe a couple of them took a crap, taking some expensive heads while in the process and SLP did not stand behind their product. I might not have the exact story, but it's close.

Ferocity02

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First thing to do is to go to a bookstore and buy Handzel's book on how to build LS1/LS6 engines. He has two good writeups on the building of engines from the bare block up. I had the same question as you, and I decided to build it myself. I bought very few tools because I had most of them myself or I borrwed them from a friend. I had a local engine shop balance the rotating assembly and check the bearing clearances, both of which require lots of money worth of tools. I did the rest. It's not too hard as long as your patient and do all of the right steps in the right order with the right tools.