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May 26, 2015 | 06:05 PM

99zlee28

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ls1 started knocking so time to rebuild

Hey guys so my 99 z28 started knocking today, so it's time to rebuild. I'm on a budget of about 1200 at the moment to fix the bottom end. I don't want to go back stock but idk what to choose from. I'm new to engine building, but I want to rebuild from the bottom up. Starting with crank and work my way up. So what's a good setup that not too expensive I want to put about 3000 in the engine all together. My goal is about 500hp to the wheels. What's your input? Thanks guys

May 26, 2015 | 06:47 PM

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So you wanna make 500 rwhp for 3k...is that correct?

May 26, 2015 | 07:17 PM

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So you wanna make 500 rwhp for 3k...is that correct?

That'll cover the cylinder heads.....

May 26, 2015 | 07:22 PM

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That'll cover the cylinder heads.....

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May 26, 2015 | 07:29 PM

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I'm going with a 408 from livernois. About 8-9k after I'm done. Should be close to or over 500hp

May 26, 2015 | 09:08 PM

99zlee28

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Well I want to get around 400hp for 3k is that possible?

May 26, 2015 | 09:11 PM

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I got a quote for a rebuild at 3500, 408 block from livernois is 3800. Run stock top end with a mild cam you might come close

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May 26, 2015 | 11:32 PM

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Same here, put her down for the rest of the year. Build it right the first time!

May 27, 2015 | 02:40 AM

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I'm done. Should be close to or over 500hp

May 27, 2015 | 07:07 PM

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I'm done. Should be close to or over 500hp

What setup did you go with?

May 28, 2015 | 09:15 AM

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408 with stage 2 L92 heads fast 102 and the 2R Max cam

May 28, 2015 | 07:02 PM

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I remember when I had my 408 short block built it was around $3500.

Bought the LQ4 short block for $500. Bought the TSP stroker kit for $2k, and then machine work, balancing, bearings, etc...was $1k. So $3500 I had a stout short block to run. I was going to just put the stock 243 heads and LS6 intake on. With the mild cam I had, I was projecting around 460-480rwhp. You can always add the top-end later down the road.