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Old 01-19-2005, 09:54 PM
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About how much would it cost to have someone forge the bottom end of an LS1? crank, rods, pistons, etc. How long would it take?
Old 01-19-2005, 10:10 PM
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you can pick up a completly forged shortblock from hpe for 2600...this includes basicaly everything in the bottom end forged all you do is supply the block
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i have a question id like to add on, could u run it with stock cam and heads? i mean just swap out bottom ends basically?

i was maybe wanting to upgrade pistons and rods or do a cam with the money i have saved, cant do both tho... and since im spraying i may go ahead and order the forged stuff.
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LME offers a forged 347 for 2900. This price includes the block. It has Callies H beam rods, Wiseco pistons, ARP main studs. Give us a call for the specifics.

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Old 01-19-2005, 10:28 PM
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Formula the turnaround time is two weeks on any of our shortblocks.
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That is a good deal but it includes a stock crank. Witch is good for a **** load of power.
For about a grand more you can get a forged crank but dont get a stock stroke one get a 4in so you can have a 383 insead of a 346. I dont know about LME but i can say that Thunder racing does a 383 for 3900 but you have to suply the block also. I would amagain that LME can do the same thing.

LOL you dont even have the kit and the mod bug has bit.
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yea, exploring possibilities. I would like to just put the STS kit on and keep mostly everything else stock though. Thanks for all your help goober. really appreaciate it.
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Terry Wilkes at RaceTech builds a good motor. At a very good price. Racetechs on the sponsor list.
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Give us a call if you want a solid dependable short block. We are not the cheapest but we build a great motor. I always loved this saying: "If you think an expert is expensive try paying an amateur"
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FormulaFire, our basic LS1 short block is 2799 w/provided cores. That includes a stock crank, eagle rods, diamond pistons, pins, rings, main and rod bearings, ARP main studs, fully balanced & blueprinted and assembled.

Give us a call if you have any questions regarding our shortblock pricing,options and upgrades.

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