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Old May 15, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Default Cheapest vendor for complete Motors? Possibly trans?
Hey guys i was just curious what the cheapest vendor would be that sells complete motors? I was thinking of going just with a built LS1 or a built 408 not quite sure yet. Just kind of want to start looking around and maybe get some stuff ordered before i get home from the Sand Box so i can finish my Z! Any help would be appreciated, and military discounts are a plus
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Speed Inc Good guys to deal with
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Thanks man, i'll start looking around there. Can't decide to finish the SRT project for my DD or to finish the Cammy first!
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Ive had alot of luck with Street & Performance...
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It's just a toss up men, might even just clean the shell up a bit and sell it. Not sure i can afford 2 projects at once with Army pay.
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Maybe this isn't a project where you buy something based solely on price. A new crate LS3 wouldn't be a bad place to start either.
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^^ I'll look into them! Thanks guys!
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I would buy used low mile heads, cam, and intake. Then a sponsor short block. Everyone is always going bigger. Short block means alot. A few hundred bucks is the difference between slapped together and done right.
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To me the cheapest short block is the one that doesn't break. I would look at some of the ASE offerings.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...rankshaft.html
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If i decide to spend a little more than i want to, then TSP will be getting a call for a built Long Block. Only shitty thing is i am starting back from scratch! And i just bought a new DD (the SRT), which is currently alot faster than the Camaro was... So that needs to change! Plus i just had the Z repainted and that was a grip for Mystic Teal Metallic!
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To me the cheapest short block is the one that doesn't break. I would look at some of the ASE offerings.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...rankshaft.html
Another vote for AES.
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Ive had alot of luck with Street & Performance...
Not impressed with S&P or their parts.

Texas Speed and Performance, AES.
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Hmmm that AES 390 seems legit! Something to ponder on
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Hmmm that AES 390 seems legit! Something to ponder on
Local guy just got a lower compression version to run with boost, but he is running it NA for the time being. He said it still hauls ***
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