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Old May 27, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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i have 2002 sierra 5.3L, ( H/C, LTP headers, TB BBK 80mm )

patriot stage II heads with MS3 - 113 camshaft

i wanna to change my stock bottom (5.3L) to iron Block 6.0L

with full 408 stroker kit (pistons, Rods, Crank)

please i wanna to info me about the best brands and best sizes of pistons, Rods, Crank shaft (with pistons rings and bearings please)

please help me to get the best gains from the new bottom matched with my

heads and cam.

thanks aloot
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Old May 27, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Your best bet is to contact an engine builder. They can discuss with you what you plan on using the motor for, the car it's going in, budget, drivability, etc... I'm sure there are a number of sponsors on here who would be more than willing to help you out
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Old May 28, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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thanks aloot man

who can i ask? i dont know any engine builders

my budget around $3500
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Wow, good luck with a $3500 budget. You'll definitely need to use cheap stuff like Eagle crank and rods.
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Originally Posted by eminem1833
my budget around $3500
wait, you wanna get an iron block stroked to 408 with all the best brands for $3500 bucks. good luck
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Bro, you can get a 408 forged bottom end from texas-speed for around that much money. I dont know if the heads you have now will fit it though
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i have the 6.0 iron block

i need the 408 stroker kit only ( matched to my H/C )

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Originally Posted by eminem1833
i have the 6.0 iron block

i need the 408 stroker kit only ( matched to my H/C )

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Personally, I'd recommend getting in touch with Texas Speed if you're just looking for a rotating assembly. Or, if you're looking to get a shortblock built, I'd definitely call up LME. Both are sponsors on here, with lots of happy customers.
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buy a stroker shortblock thats pre-built....you're not going to do what you want on your budget IMO
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Yeah, you're looking at $800-$1000 or even more in machine work alone to machine the block and get your rotating assembly balanced and assembled.
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Originally Posted by eminem1833
i have the 6.0 iron block

i need the 408 stroker kit only ( matched to my H/C )

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We can set you up with a stroker kit in your price range, no problem ! Pistons matched to your heads balanced with bearings.
I'll pm you with some details.
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you can get a 415 shortblock from schwanke (sp?) for 3300 throw in your heads and cam and you'd be sittin pretty good

but if your set on using your block talk to 99blancoss
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