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Old 09-29-2012, 08:24 PM
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Thumbs up new 408 build
heres the start of my new build,a summit 6liter block,looking to get 550 whp plus a 250 shot of giggles!!
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Old 09-30-2012, 10:20 AM
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Good luck. Are you going to have it rebored/honed to fit your new pistons ?
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the summit 6l lsx block is already bored .30 over so with my 4.0 crank and 6.125 rods and new 4.030 pistons it makes a 408 i have wiesco pistons coming soon.
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heres the awesome wiesco nitrous pistons that came today!!
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im gona reuse my eagle forged crank and eagle h-beam rods from my 383,the new shortblock should be together within a few weeks im hoping.
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I pick my 408 shortblock up tomorrow. What heads/cam/intake you goin with?
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im thinking afr ported 225s a custom cam around 246 262 615 595 114+4,maybe a fast 102 intake not sure yet im looking for 550 at the wheels.my previous 383 made 463 at the wheels with afr 205s and a 234 242 609 600 112 cam
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Did you check the cylinders to make sure they are what they are supposed to be? Deos who ever bores them for Summit use the same fasteners your going to use and the correct tq plate?
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When it gets put together it will be all checked out then
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keep us updated. Looks like a strong build.
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update heads are gona be prc 247 with a custom cam from texas speed,thanks aaron!!,http://www.texas-speed.com/p-3557-pr...der-heads.aspx
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update...the eagle forged crank,h-beam rods,wiesco -8cc pistons are being balanced and ill have the shortblock back in a week.ingram race engines is doing the shortblock!! the custom cam is being made thru comp cams the following specs 247/255 624 624 114.
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Default a few parts for the 408
Ccloyes ls2 single roller,siemens 60lb injectors,sealed power oil pump,lnc-2000 2step
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great looking build man , keep the updates coming
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Originally Posted by blackls1ta00
update heads are gona be prc 247 with a custom cam from texas speed,thanks aaron!!,http://www.texas-speed.com/p-3557-pr...der-heads.aspx
No problem man! Let me know if you need any other help!
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Default custom cam from tsp thanks aaron!!
custom grind for my monster oh yeah!!!
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Thumbs up shortblock balanced and ready for assembly
oh yeah!! just need to get bolts to put it on the engine stand so i can install the cam,timing chain,oil pump etc,sorry pics arent the greatest.
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Merry Christmas!!
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Looking good man !
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Great Work man!
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