99zlee28

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

HCI2000SS

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

A.R. Shale Targa

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

senicalj4579

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Breaking the news softly

jonnyb03

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

99zlee28

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

jonnyb03

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

99zlee28

I came to a decision to take my z28 off the road for awhile and give her the build I want her to have. I have a v6 camaro that needs intake gaskets 😢😩so she is going to be my new dd while the z undergoes surgery for awhile.

jonnyb03

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

dlegolpolp

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

99zlee28

What setup did you go with?

jonnyb03

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

tnmotown

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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.