Edward-T

Looking for opinions here, time to replace my 145K LS1, thinking of going with a 370 or a 408, there are so many choices out there but I think I'm stuck on TSP, Hawks 3rd gen, Golens, and finally Promar,( i think they have a 406) so there's a lot of choices out there. I'm looking for high 400's horsepower if not 500+ just need some opinions from you guys on builders, thanks in advance

HCI2000SS

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Have you checked out Thompson Motorsports? That's where I got my 370 from, and couldn't be happier! They had the best price and warranty I could find

Edward-T

No, i never heard of them, i will google them and see what they have to offer.

Edward-T

ok i checked them out online, seem to have good prices although they dont list a 370 or a 408 long block, i am assuming they would build the short block up to a long block if i was to call them, i still would like some opinions as far as service and reputation goe's for these shops i have listed as i have not made a purchase this large and i want to get it right the first time if possible, LOL...thanks. ( i do like Thompson's prices though)

99z28monster

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Check out the Vendor directory top right of the page and put in your location to see who is near you. You could save a decent chunk of money by picking the motor up VS paying freight fees.

You are in a decent area it looks to me for having some performance shops at least within a days drive. I know Vengeance Racing in Cumming GA is a grade A shop.

Edward-T

never thoughtof the freight aspect of it, i live like an hour or 2 at the most from Hawks.

HCI2000SS

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OP, the customer service from Thompson Motorsports was some of the best i've ever encountered!! Plus they have a 1 year warranty as well! Trust me...just call them...you will be glad you did Ask for Kyle...he is the owner.

Pseudonym

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I got a shortblock 402 from TSP. Im very happy with it. I got it during a sale with free shipping.

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Edward-T

yea i have looked extensively at TSP, a little too expensive for me right now, i have looked at ATK as well, i would rather buy a long block so i have everything there and i dont have to source out gaskets and stuff, just put my intake and fuel rails on and front accesories on and go with it, i know it is going to cost me either way i go but with the economy and the price of everything these days it will be hard to make that big of a purchase, plus i am not getting no overtime at work either. i am going to purchase one somewhere i imagine but i need to get the best bang for the buck. a friend on mine has a LS6 with 40k on it he is wanting to sell for 4 grand, i though about that mkotor and then putting a front mount turbo on it from Hawks. decisions decisions.....

ATK Engines

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Thanks for the Plug Pseudonym.

Ed, shoot me a PM with what you are looking for, expectations and what external parts you have to use and we can work something up on a long block estimate for you.

Brandon-ATK.

Edward-T

PM sent

thompson

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We do offer long blocks as well, I know they are not on the website. We have been building the new website and that leaves us unfortunately short on the products you can see at the moment. Please feel free to call us with any questions on a build. Thank you for the great lead HCI2000SS.

Edward-T

Ok Kyle, thanks for the response, I sent you an email.

thompson

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Thank you for the email, We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Thank you,
Kyle
972-853-0518

Edward-T

UPDATE!!! Went with a 370 from Thompson motorsports( the 408 was out of my budget for now), the engine arrived on time and very well packaged up, looked very professional and when we uncrated it it looks like a work of art, looks to be a quality piece, the car is going upon tthe lift tomorrow for tear down and installation, computer is being sent to Bruce at Hawks third gen for a base start up/ break in tune then I'll take the car down for the final dyno/street tune (they're like 2hrs from me), wish me luck! :-)