I was thumbing through the latest GMHTP the other day and saw Livernois add a 408 short block for $3,500. anyone have any experience or know any details about this short block?

 

They seem to be good stuff, looking at getting one myself. Just need to come up with the $3500. I know the have some wicked fast cars down at milan dragway!! "The home track"

 

It aint $3500 by the time u add in tax shipping and some of the needed options

 

I'm 45 min up the road from them so no shipping. I'm going to have to give them a call and get some details on one of these bad boys.

 

Anything put out by Livernois is going to be top notch stuff. They are one of the best in the game.

 

What need options? It even comes with arp 2000 rod bolts and forged rotating assembly?

Probably work just fine in anything that isn't going to start walking thE main caps around.

 

He probably means the needed upgrades if you plan on going with boost.

 

What would those be? Please explain?

 

I was just taking a stab at what he might have meant. For instance, if you to to Texas Speed's website and select the short block you want, it gives you various options as far as which pistons you want, what crankshaft, rods, rings, etc. The price listed at the top, at least on Texas Speed's website, for whichever short block you choose does not take into account if you need upgraded pistons, rods, rings, etc. for someone who's planning on running high boost or a big shot of nitrous. I'm sure Livernois has the same options depending on what type of build you're doing.

 

Sounds like a block with lots of potential!

 

Damn that's a good price. I'm going to contact them about this.

 

I just shot them an e-mail looking for some details. I think they might be closed until after the new year.

 

They do have a similar drop down menu like Texas speed, but starting price $3500. Then you can add coatings and better internals. No shipping, or crate charges is also a big plus. Tax is about half as much.

 

add in file fit rings
upgrades rings
main studs
better bearings
internal upgrades
piston coating


whoooole lotta upgrades that can add up

 

I don't think my 475rwhp NA street build will require main studs, coate positions etc.. Will it?

 

It'll be an iron block for that $$$, if your concerned about weight...

 

Not too concerned about the extra 90lbs for what ill be using the car for. Which will be 98% street driven and mayb a couple test and tunes here and there.

 

What internal upgrades would you need to add?

Why upgrade rings? What's wrong with thOse?

My point is, for your average 500rwhp motor this is enough. Hell almost any NA motor this should be plenty.

I'd goes as far as saying most guys with blowers even turbos looking to make 700 or 800 turned up. This should be fine. Guys do it with stock motors with no issues.

 

They are fine at that level. Like I said, it just depends on what you want.

On my 408 Ive got file fit rings, coated sideskirts, fully forged, arp bolts, good bearings and I intend to shoot for 550 and most any little thing on the bottom end can pay off in the long run.

 

From their website:


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
6.0L Iron Block (4.030 Bore) New
Livernois Forged Steel Stroker Crankshaft (24T or 58T)
Livernois Exclusive Forged Pistons
Livernois Exclusive Rings, Locks, and Wrist Pins
Livernois Exclusive H-Beam Rods w/ ARP 2000 Bolts
Clevite Bearings
Durabond Cam Bearings
Limited One Year Warranty
Every Livernois Motorsports built Rotating Assembly or Short Block is assembled by hand with the utmost attention to detail. Balanced and blueprinted with strict tolerances for quality, reliability, and performance unmatched in the industry! Livernois Motorsports has taken its experience in building winning race engines and applied that to its own line of performance engines for street/strip applications. From deburring and radiusing the blocks and pistons, down to the environmentally controlled clean room assembly procedures, Livernois Motorsports is confident that it is providing the customers with the highest possible quality in every engine that is built!

Clevite Bearings reduce friction and increase durability
Livernois Exclusive Custom Pistons designed for big boost and power
Livernois Forged Steel Crankshaft good to 1200+ HP and modified on Livernois in-house CNC for enhanced oiling under extreme loads and RPM
Products are built in climate controlled clean rooms so all specs are consistent
During the build process, each step is checked and rechaecked to ensure proper assembly
Each shortblock includes a detailed verification and spec check sheet


Custom built nitrous and boost applications unmatched on the market
We ask you to compare our shortblocks against the competition
Livernois Motorsports shortblocks are put through grueling test sessions on the dyno where our new LS-Series stroker engine package was first developed. Our packages are fully tested in every application.

100s of hours of development and testing
100s of hours of cylinder finish development with state of the art Mitutoyo Profilometer to come up with a Livernois Exclusive honing system and finish that seals better and makes more power as well as controls oil and extends ring life
Coated Diamond pistons reduce friction and are standard in every Livernois Motorsports shortblock
Tighter tolerances (+/- .00015) than anybody in the industry
*Optional composite shipping container is required by the shipping company to insure the shipment. Without this option, the customer is liable for any damage that occurs in shipping.

RUSH ORDERS:
Livernois Motorsports can put a rush on any engine that is not in stock, a charge of $200 applies and expedites the build process. Rush orders take 1-1/2 Weeks or less on shortblocks and as little as 1-1/2 weeks for longblocks (depending on the options you choose).
In a rush? Call Livernois Motorsports to discuss your time frame today! (313-561-5500)

*Due to the custom nature of Livernois Motorsports shortblocks ALL customers paying with a credit card will be billed when the order is placed (prior to engine assembly and shipping), All Livernois Motorsports shortblocks are non-refundable regardless if the item has shipped or not. *