WARDOGX1982

Saving cash for a total engine swap....would like some opinions..

Golen Engines custom built LS1,
Texas Speed custom built LS1,
or CMB LS6?

Golen seems to be on the same level as Texas Speed as far as quality.
CMB ive never heard of but they are offering a pretty attractive package. Anyone heard of CMB? or any other recommendations as far as a custom crate goes?

batboy

iTrader: (6)

Are you totally locked into a LS1?

WARDOGX1982

not totally. as long as it drops in and makes all the clearances.

batboy

iTrader: (6)

If you don't mind a little extra weight, an iron block forged and stroked 408 is probably cheaper and will have lots more power.

WARDOGX1982

i'm okay with that, any suggestions as to where to buy? you can pm if you dont want to put any links up.

garygnu

try Texas Speed .do you have a ls1 block ?if so get a 383 rotating and have a local engine shop do it.

batboy

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I think Texas Speed has a sale on the iron 408.

http://texas-speed.com/p-3541-tsp-st...ort-block.aspx

JakeFusion

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HKE is the way to go, and it's not really not even close in my opinion.

I'd let Futral and Vengeance/ProLine touch the engine. But that's about it.

I'd stay far away from Golen.

slow ride 02

I know of CBM (Custom Built Motors). Chris tuned my car. They have some good stuff.

Burken01

iTrader: (88)

do you want an engine for NA, nitrous, turbo, SC?

WARDOGX1982

just a higher hp street/daily driver. not wanting to do the track anymore. (translated: wife says no) texas speed offered a 490hp 5.7 on a quote, just have to throw on my own intake,tb and fuel rails.
definitely going with ls6 or FAST for the intake. my ls1 tb (80 mm with spacer) should mount on the ls6 if i'm not mistaken. hopefully i won't have to go too much bigger. those 90mm tb's are pricey.