Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

408 Stroker Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 03:05 PM
  #1  
Cody5's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From: Atoka, Ok
Default 408 Stroker Question

Alright guys I Have a pretty simple question. I just picked up my 6.0 for $400 and am about to start taking it apart for a 408 build. I am about to pull the trigger on a TSP rotating assembly but just for giggles I searched on ebay and seen some things that caught the eye(of course). Its a full rotating assembly. Seems like everything comes with except that it needs to be balanced for only $900. Now im not dumb and know what a good rotationg assembly would cost. But does this seem legit to you guys? For that cheap I just have to ask haha.

Non-Sponsor Soliciting Policy

Last edited by KCS; Aug 15, 2015 at 03:59 PM. Reason: Removed Non-Sponsor Link
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 03:41 PM
  #2  
Serioussn95's Avatar
Launching!
10 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach
Default

Well to be honest man you really do get what you pay for when it comes with machining parts. Ive bought and used my fair share of "ebay" parts with some good luck and some bad luck. I will say that the Chinese crankshaft I ordered a few years back when I did a 351w was junk. The crank needed an additional 600.00 in just machining to get right with tolerances. Needed Mallory added (super expensive) and the balancing would have been a nightmare. I would check out ws6 store for parts, which ive found to be the cheapest of anyone who soley sells Ls nature stuff. Theres always jegs and summit too. Goodluck man
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 10:08 PM
  #3  
JakeFusion's Avatar
Super Hulk Smash
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 11,258
Likes: 146
From: Pace, FL
Default

I'd recommend Compstar Crank, Compstar Rods, and Wiseco pistons. That's as budget as I would go.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:20 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE