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May 9, 2011 | 04:40 AM

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Found a shortblock up in Scranton hopefully pick it up this week. Will my accessories, water pump, power steering and wiring harness all swap over to the 6.0 block. What about the ls3 intake manifold?

Everything swaps over...just need to drill and tap a hole for the alt bracket on the front drivers side of the block

May 9, 2011 | 08:34 AM

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I guess I could have the machine shop do that while I get it bored and honed. Right?

May 9, 2011 | 09:28 AM

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I guess I could have the machine shop do that while I get it bored and honed. Right?

Yup...I got lucky, on my GTO, the bracket is alitttle different so I didn't need the extra bolt...check because you might not either

May 9, 2011 | 05:31 PM

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never use budget when you are building a motor. when i finally finished my 408 i was double what i planned

May 9, 2011 | 05:39 PM

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That's what I'm saying. Anyone know if 800 bucks is reasonable to get a block magged, cleaned, bored, honed, and cam bearings installed?

May 10, 2011 | 04:46 AM

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That's what I'm saying. Anyone know if 800 bucks is reasonable to get a block magged, cleaned, bored, honed, and cam bearings installed?

My machine shop bill is going to be right around $2,700
Bore
Line bore
Turn crank
Deck block
Cook and clean
Mill heads
Test and set spring pressure
Valve job

8 4.030 coated 12.4:1 flat top pistons and rings
1 rod
Bearings