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Old 11-19-2008, 11:40 PM
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What do you guys feel will save a bit of money and still be smart?

Grab a 408 stroker rotating assembly and I pull my engine, tear it down and let a builder install the rotating assembly.

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Grab a built 408 shortblock and then sell the original LS2 shortblock to offset the cost?

I think the rotating assembly would be cheaper but an assembled shortblock (TSP, Venegeance...) would be safer in the long run.

Any ideas or horror stories?
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pm'ed with some info, the money is close unless your doing the assembly. I have a new HKE 408 right now waiting for a home
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pm'ed with some info, the money is close unless your doing the assembly. I have a new HKE 408 right now waiting for a home
Awesome price Chris, I sent you a pm back. Thanks man.
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I KNEW it! I should get a kick back from his purchase j/k

I'm glad you're pulling the trigger . . . What made you decide

Jay, I say order the motor. BUT you already have the LS2 . . . Couldn't hurt to get some prices on assembly/build . . .
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I KNEW it! I should get a kick back from his purchase j/k

I'm glad you're pulling the trigger . . . What made you decide

Jay, I say order the motor. BUT you already have the LS2 . . . Couldn't hurt to get some prices on assembly/build . . .


Im not ready yet, It will be a few months. I think I will just order the shortblock.
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99blancoss you have a PM!



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