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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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hey guys this winter im gonna be looking to replace my shortblock and will be shooting for 500whp NA so im wondering what shortblock i should get new or used whatever is best.i want to be able to use my stock intake and heads for the time being after i swap the shortblock so what are my options?my car is a 99 ss by the way.thanks in advance
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Well what kinda budget are you working with? Is the car stock right now? Please post a little more information about said car. Thanks
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I could be in the minority here, but without forced induction, I don't see 500 rwhp obtainable on stock intake and heads.
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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We can get you into a rotating assembly, shortblock, or a complete longblock. What are your plans for the car and what current mods do you have?
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We can get you in a short block good to 600HP for as little as $1519 and will come with a 1 year warranty.
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Its a stock motor right now and yes I know its not obtainable with the stock heads and intake I said for the time being I want to run the stock heads and intake the shortblock just has to be good to the 500whp I eventually want to make.and texas speed can you pm me some more details.
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Thompson I'm also interested please pm me with the details
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