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Old 09-23-2006, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKHAWK1998
Best forged shortblock for a good price?
Forged 347. Stock crank, Scat rods, Speed Pro forged pistons. $2789.00
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Texas Speed and Horsepower Engineering both offer 347 shortblocks for a good price. Thunder Racing would be a good option too. Their internet pricing is a little higher, but their shortblocks include main studs, Diamond pistons, and Manley rods, all 3 of which add to the price over what TSP offers. Of all the good sponsors on here, I'm sure there would be very little price difference for the exact setup.

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either texas speed or cartek
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LME HPE TSP SDPC Cartek Katech W2W
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Originally Posted by BLACKHAWK1998
Best forged shortblock for a good price?
I have a short going together as we speak. It will be ready to ship in 2 weeks if your interested...
LS1 Block
LS6 crank
Compstar 6.125 Rods
Wiseco pistons
ARP Main studs
Internally balanced

PM me for price.
Thanks
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Is a stock ls1 crankshaft made of forged steel or is it cast iron ?
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May I ask what the difference is between and LS1 and LS6 crank?
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LME all the way, no one around can touch Brian and his crew. They are very dedicated to making thier customers very happy. Best combo's and even better prices...
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Where is LME at?
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I just listed the crank as LS6 b/c it came out of a 01vette. The stock cranks are made of nodular iron. Good for 800+ rwhp!
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www.LateModelEngines.com
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LME, i hear great things about them. Dont buy anything from sdpc. I bought my 402 ls2 from them. I spent around 10,000 with them and they were supposed to send me a build sheet, what my heads flowed at. All the paper work and all they do is give me the damn run around. They tell me that they will call me back and i dont here from no one.

TSP, i wouldnt deal with them either, because i sent my computer to them for a mail order tune cause of a new ls2 at the time. I sent them $150 and come to find out all my tune was still stock. So i wouldnt deal with neither of them.
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I'm thinkin a 382 or 383
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I got a 383 from TSP. I love it.
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LME, look at my sig.....great work....excellent to work with....I've been to the shop...all the good ****,,,all done in house....
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Sponsors? Prices?
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Originally Posted by BLACKHAWK1998
Best forged shortblock for a good price?
Where are you from?


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Originally Posted by BLACKHAWK1998
Sponsors? Prices?
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