Raptor_WS6

iTrader: (23)

can you guys recommend me a 408 build for my trans am
and who to buy it from?
hke?
tsp?
etc?

i have 4-5k for the short block
i want 10:1 compression with LSA heads since i plan to boost it with d1sc or f1

Tainted

iTrader: (9)

Thompson, tsp, pretty much any vendor, with the exception of slp. And i say that not because theres anything at all wrong with them, but they are just to god damn expensive.

Raptor_WS6

iTrader: (23)

What options tho??

Or should i ask in the fi section??

Tainted

iTrader: (9)

Good bearings, fully forged internals, arp bolts, good rings for sure.

2002SLPSSCAMARO

iTrader: (4)

I just did a 408 lq9 motor and it was $9100 for the rotating assembly and heads... Built for 1500 hp and 9.5:1 comp with crank rods pistons and hardened caps... Motor is studded and the heads are a full p n p with stainless intake valves and inkenel exhaust valves with. 650 springs... Motor is sick and cant wait to finish everything... Hoping to be around 1250 hp on a 94 mm t6ercision turbo at about 20-25 psi

Raptor_WS6

iTrader: (23)

im only looking to DD around 650rwhp but would def want it capable of 800rwhp

i know i need all those parts, but i want recommendations on what brand and what type. etc

99T/AMAN

iTrader: (1)

You could probably build a 370ci and do the same thing and it would less money.

Raptor_WS6

iTrader: (23)

yes i probably could

but def have made up my mind on a 408

Sommer86

iTrader: (46)

If I was doing my build again, I'd go with TSP or LME's block.

http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/...hortblock.html

Blackpanther99

iTrader: (8)

HKE builds amazing 408s, you cant forget about LME either. Great guys and very helpfull.

batboy

iTrader: (6)

If I were in your shoes, I'd pick up a 408 LQ9 short block from Texas Speed. As for which options, I'd probably get the Wiseco or Diamond -15 dish 4.030" pistons, steel top ring, Lunati or Callies Compstar H beam rods with ARP 2000 bolts (I beam if you plan on more than 800 hp), Lunati or Callies Compstar crank, and ARP main studs. I like the Callies rods and crank, but Lunati would be fine for up to 800 hp and would save you a few bucks.