98LS1auto

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I'm trying to decide whether I should buy a bare block and build the motor or just by a long block. TSP has a complete 346 long block for $5900. I've got a 98 Z28. It has Pacesetters, TSP True Duals, Performabuilt LVL 2 with their 3500 stall, and a Fast 90/90. I'm looking to go low 7's in the 1/8 N/A. Then later on put on a Procharger. What do you guys think? Which route would you go?

staringback05

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id probably go with there longblock, unless you have a hankering for a project it can be a pain in the ***...

98LS1auto

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Thanks.

98LS1auto

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Darn this is the internet and only 1 opinion.

black01_WS6

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well ask around for prices of building a engine around you. they will be usually pretty high. I am going to be building my own engine, and have a friend help out with the things I can't do. So for me the cost is going to be low. If you are going to spend the money on a new engine do it right. D

Don't listen to a bunch of people on the new saying you should do this or that, call up an engine builder, tell him what you want out of it and they can point you in the right direction.

good luck.

98LS1auto

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Yeh I know what your saying and would of course consult with several builders before making definite plans. I'm just wondering the views of those who have been through it already. I'm not going to be building anything. I don't have a shop to do it in and I'd rather just pay someone else to do it.

crazboy99

id say look around...see about going with a few more cubic inches before you just jump on a certain one...might be able to find a bigger one for about the same price or a few $$$ more

LSx007

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long block less stress and done right the first time.

SHINER

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I agree Longblocks are very less stressful.

In the middle of engine swap with a shortblock, and im having to buy all kinds of ****.


In the end it would probably come very close to have just buying a longblock.