383 or 408????????
11-02-2005, 08:44 PM
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383 or 408???????? Whats up guys,I got Lunati 4.00''s,Billet rods Trying to decide from 383 or 408 I got aluminum block ready to go,I also got a stock 6.0 that needs to be bored.I already have afr205s unmilled,fast/nw90mm,02LS6 cam,HLT.What would be the best setup its a A4 but soon to be 6-speed I'm also having trouble deciding on the best cam setup,any help would be appreciated!!! 
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Originally Posted by marine02ss
Whats up guys,I got Lunati 4.00''s,Billet rods Trying to decide from 383 or 408 I got aluminum block ready to go,I also got a stock 6.0 that needs to be bored.I already have afr205s unmilled,fast/nw90mm,02LS6 cam,HLT.What would be the best setup its a A4 but soon to be 6-speed I'm also having trouble deciding on the best cam setup,any help would be appreciated!!!
11-02-2005, 10:39 PM
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Best deal on a 408 rotating assembly BEST DEAL ON 408
I'm kinda in the market for a stroker...........I just don't want to pay 5-6 grand if I don't have too, actually I can't afford that much
I know people have got them for way cheaper 
...................so help a brother out 
I'm kinda in the market for a stroker...........I just don't want to pay 5-6 grand if I don't have too, actually I can't afford that much
I know people have got them for way cheaper ...................so help a brother out
11-02-2005, 11:38 PM
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Keep your eye on the for sale forum, occasionally a deal passes through you can't refuse. That's what I plan on doing once I have the money saved up for a stroker.
I could see a budget stroker for maybe 8 grand, but I don't think 6 will get you too far, some things you just dont skimp on. You can go with eagle internals to save on costs if you're planning to stay NA, but you don't want to get a crappy set of heads, that will kill your power. It's up to you though, you could build one really cheap and make it better as money permits, but you'll pay more in the long run that way. I'ts better to just do it right the first time in my opinion. I've seen a lot of people dump money on setups and not be happy; having to start all over.
No matter what way you cut it, you pay for horsepower, period.
Just some food for thought
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I totally forgot you already had parts. You don't have too much more to spend if you're planning on a stroker, unless you're not planning on installing and tuning yourself.
I could see a budget stroker for maybe 8 grand, but I don't think 6 will get you too far, some things you just dont skimp on. You can go with eagle internals to save on costs if you're planning to stay NA, but you don't want to get a crappy set of heads, that will kill your power. It's up to you though, you could build one really cheap and make it better as money permits, but you'll pay more in the long run that way. I'ts better to just do it right the first time in my opinion. I've seen a lot of people dump money on setups and not be happy; having to start all over.
No matter what way you cut it, you pay for horsepower, period.
Just some food for thought
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I totally forgot you already had parts. You don't have too much more to spend if you're planning on a stroker, unless you're not planning on installing and tuning yourself.
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11-03-2005, 03:20 PM
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Migpilot [QUOTE=marine02ss]Whats up guys,I got Lunati 4.00''s,Billet rods Trying to decide from 383 or 408 I got aluminum block ready to go,I also got a stock 6.0 that needs to be bored.I already have afr205s unmilled,fast/nw90mm,02LS6 cam,HLT.What would be the best setup its a A4 but soon to be 6-speed I'm also having trouble deciding on the best cam setup,any help would be appreciated!!! :)[/QU
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11-03-2005, 03:24 PM
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BEST DEAL ON 408
I'm kinda in the market for a stroker...........I just don't want to pay 5-6 grand if I don't have too, actually I can't afford that much I know people have got them for way cheaper ...................so help a brother out
I'm kinda in the market for a stroker...........I just don't want to pay 5-6 grand if I don't have too, actually I can't afford that much
I know people have got them for way cheaper ...................so help a brother out MADDOX45@GMAIL.COM
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11-03-2005, 06:47 PM
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Go 408 iron, Texas Speed is building me one right now for under 4 grand, Eagle 4340 crank, scat rods, mahle pistons, clevite bearings & arp rod bolts. I almost did a 383 but the price diff isnt much and you get the benefit of more cubes and a helluva stronger motor. Just don't ruin it w/ an ls6 cam.
11-03-2005, 09:58 PM
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Semper Fi Devil, Best job in the world 0311. Thanks for your input where are you having your motor built "Hence I want to use my Lunati crank and rods"
11-03-2005, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jermzz
I totally forgot you already had parts. You don't have too much more to spend if you're planning on a stroker, unless you're not planning on installing and tuning yourself.
What do you mean I already have parts?
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Originally Posted by strokednsprayed408
Go 408 iron, Texas Speed is building me one right now for under 4 grand, Eagle 4340 crank, scat rods, mahle pistons, clevite bearings & arp rod bolts. I almost did a 383 but the price diff isnt much and you get the benefit of more cubes and a helluva stronger motor. Just don't ruin it w/ an ls6 cam.
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Originally Posted by marine02ss
Whats up guys,I got Lunati 4.00''s,Billet rods Trying to decide from 383 or 408 I got aluminum block ready to go,I also got a stock 6.0 that needs to be bored.I already have afr205s unmilled,fast/nw90mm,02LS6 cam,HLT.What would be the best setup its a A4 but soon to be 6-speed I'm also having trouble deciding on the best cam setup,any help would be appreciated!!!
