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408 on the cheap.. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7be5c07b01.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...786d33c24.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...c2ff8b6296.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...14f6734d1d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...351d8e4082.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...72299ead14.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...62c9f0018d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...5bab222aaf.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...d7755493a9.jpg Was at the salvage yard and found a lq4, picked up the short block for 160 bucks. Take off ls3 heads with rockers for 675. Ordered the speed master 408 kit was 900 to the house. Dropped it off at the machine shop to get it balanced. All of the piston and rods came matched and were within a gram. The rods and crank were within spec also. The only thing is that he has to add heavy metal to balance it, which is fine with me. I have searched and people only flame the the kit but no one that has actually bought it has spoken up (as far as my searching has brought up) but so far so good. The kit was on backorder so someone is buying them. No Bashing, this is just a thread to share my results as I build it. If it dies it dies. This will be going in my 87 cutlass, along with a drop in quick performance 9 inch, and twin disc aluminum flywheel clutch setup. Just waiting on heads, and parts to come back from machine shop then the build up will commence. stay tuned. |
Following. This is my kind of build lol, good luck |
I probably wouldn't run ls3 heads unless it will spend most of it's life 5000+. In which case would blow the whole budget concept to build properly. Just my 2˘ |
Originally Posted by bspeck82
(Post 19996571)
i probably wouldn't run ls3 heads unless it will spend most of it's life 5000+. In which case would blow the whole budget concept to build properly. Just my 2˘ |
Originally Posted by Bspeck82
(Post 19996571)
I probably wouldn't run ls3 heads unless it will spend most of it's life 5000+. In which case would blow the whole budget concept to build properly. Just my 2˘ |
Saw it the other day on jegs , was looking into it for for a heavy 4x4 to build good low end torque . Subscribed . I think the LS3 heads would go well with this considering the extra cubes and stroke . |
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...b0db8fbbd9.jpg Rear end installed. with 1 7/8 headers, 3inch exhaust and single camber flowmasters. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...312e56bdc4.jpg Cam that i'm currently running. going to swap it over. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...bf1ffd3380.jpg Upgraded rockers with bushings. I already have the 660 btr springs on current heads. so i'll reuse the retainers, and spring locators, but install new spings. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...7a9e677f0d.jpg ly6 intake with 50# flex fuel injectors. |
Originally Posted by LLLosingit
(Post 19996590)
You really think all the LS3's at only 376ci spend there life at 5000+, For a budget build 408ci engine the LS3 heads are a perfect match. |
Originally Posted by Bspeck82
(Post 19997026)
Different bore size. Big difference. Valve isn't shrouded like it is on a 4.030. |
Where did you get the rods and pistons? They look oddly like a set that I had and sold a while back. Speedmaster pistons? |
Nevermind, just seen you ordered a 408 kit from them. These aren't my pistons then. |
I cant find anything on a speedmaster rotating assembly.....mind tossing in a link? I'd like a rotating assembly for $900 too! |
Originally Posted by Kfxguy
(Post 19997412)
I cant find anything on a speedmaster rotating assembly.....mind tossing in a link? I'd like a rotating assembly for $900 too! |
Originally Posted by Kfxguy
(Post 19997412)
I cant find anything on a speedmaster rotating assembly.....mind tossing in a link? I'd like a rotating assembly for $900 too! |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...4fc11edab9.jpg Block, heads, and crank should be ready tomorrow. |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...0fd3946755.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...45431e9a93.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...a69afcbf88.jpg So I now have everything I need, building will commence this evening. So far with rotating assembly, heads, machine work, and all the gaskets i have 4k in it. that's not bad considering most short blocks are around that price.. |
Damn, $485 to balance that crank? |
Originally Posted by KCS
(Post 20008920)
Damn, $485 to balance that crank? |
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Originally Posted by alexj01_83
(Post 20008934)
yes, it took some heavy metal. So it took a extra $250. |
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