threw a rod now what?
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Teching In
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threw a rod now what? ive had my 01 ss for about 3 years it had 1300 miles when i bought it and currently has about 47k when the engine went, dont know what happend havent pulled the motor out yet to see extent of damage but there is a whole in the block so im thinking about builing my own problem is im kinda indecisive and dont know what to build or what block to start with. it will be my first build but i have oil in my blood so help wont be far away, im just asking for yalls opinions
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the car was a dd but after the build it wont be i was leaning toward 383 but like i said im indecisive and 408 is in the back of my head if i did the 383 should i use the ls2 block? 408? goals are not clear i dont take it to the track and it def. wont be a track car weekend worrior. hp goal prob around 500 to 550 and possible forced induction in the near future. budget at the moment around 5k but not limited to
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408 is definitley a bad *** motor, but If your block is ok, and I'm sure it is, just get a stroker kit(383) with forged rods, pistons, etc. If you are planning on going forced induction, how long down the road will that be because it will play a role in how you are building the engine. A used set of TFS or AFR's along with a nice custom cam could get you your goals of 500whp. For around 5k....maybe
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haha yeah the block is scrap aluminum at this point and i am leaning to a 408 most likely ill buy a short block and go from there 408 plus procharger sounds like a beast but also sounds really expensive
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don't buy a off the shelf short block. You may spend a little more money but it will be well worth it to have a reputable shop build it. I just completed one for $ 5300 included head studs and head gaskets. Calies crank & rods je pistons with a new lq9 block
A 408 would be a good choice. If your going to go forced induction decide before you choose your pistons.
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=46&catid=28
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=46&catid=28
Last edited by conan; Oct 24, 2009 at 11:38 PM.
decide what you are doing in the end for sure before building a block. no point of driving around with a 9.0:1 motor and never putting forced induction on it. I pieced together my d1 kit. It saved me thousands over new but if it's you dd then there is no way this will ever happen. Front mount turbo should be considered if you're serious. Just remember at that power you're going to be spending money on the trans, rear and suspension too...
BUT DON'T TELL ANYBODY 
Without a doubt a 408 would be a great option for the $$$. We have them on special currently!! The 408 is probably the best bang for the buck combo you'll find. You could run any number of head combos with that setup & it will grow very well with you. I've built everything from 600hp 408s to 700hp 408s depending on how aggressive you want to get!!
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=46&catid=28
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=46&catid=28
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Jason
Co-Owner, Texas Speed & Performance, Ltd.
2005 Twin Turbo C6
404cid Stroker, 67mm Twins
994rwhp/902lb ft @ 22 psi (mustang dyno) www.Texas-Speed.com
