Finally ordered my 408 Shortblock
09-07-2005, 12:29 PM
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Good choice, I'm very happy with my dealings with HPE. I've sold a few people on their motors, and am fixing to order one for a friend in a few days..
09-07-2005, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Holy **** man, you're droppin a hell of a lot of money on this setup 
Nice choice on the shortblock from HPE though... I ordered mine two weeks ago
Sadly, I could barely even afford the shorblock, let alone complementing mods such as the ones you listed 
Nice choice on the shortblock from HPE though... I ordered mine two weeks ago
Sadly, I could barely even afford the shorblock, let alone complementing mods such as the ones you listed
09-07-2005, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Nice choice on the shortblock from HPE though... I ordered mine two weeks ago Sadly, I could barely even afford the shorblock, let alone complementing mods such as the ones you listed
Sadly, I could barely even afford the shorblock, let alone complementing mods such as the ones you listed
09-07-2005, 12:43 PM
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I believe he went with a 408 aswell. He was on a 6l shortblock, but a piece of something was stuckin his intake, and ended up dislodging and scoring his cylinder wall.... something like that.
09-07-2005, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon
I believe he went with a 408 aswell. He was on a 6l shortblock, but a piece of something was stuckin his intake, and ended up dislodging and scoring his cylinder wall.... something like that.
09-07-2005, 12:50 PM
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yes this is chase, who is this? lol
as for 50rwhp difference from automatic to manual comment reread my post, i said with a M6 AND some better flowing heads.
at least thats what i think i wrote hehe i could be misunderstanding my own logic
as for 50rwhp difference from automatic to manual comment reread my post, i said with a M6 AND some better flowing heads.
at least thats what i think i wrote hehe i could be misunderstanding my own logic
09-07-2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LostCauseZ06
yes this is chase, who is this? lol
as for 50rwhp difference from automatic to manual comment reread my post, i said with a M6 AND some better flowing heads.
at least thats what i think i wrote hehe i could be misunderstanding my own logic
as for 50rwhp difference from automatic to manual comment reread my post, i said with a M6 AND some better flowing heads.
at least thats what i think i wrote hehe i could be misunderstanding my own logic
This is Elie at HPE!!!
09-07-2005, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ta_silver_bullet
damn that sucks but at least a better motor comes fom what breaks
So, you're not quite as bad off as I was, but good things do tend to come out of breaking stuff, although sometimes at a price you're not prepared for 
09-07-2005, 03:11 PM
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dude that is EXACTLY what happened to me! i broke a spring, snapped the valve in half, jumped it around inside and SHATTERED.. i mean SHATTERED my piston.. there wsa NOTHING left of it. once the piston was gone the rod decided it would try and find a new home by going straight through my cylinder wall. NOT a fun experience
and elie good to know your on here! that way i dont have to call long distance every time, i can just send ya a PM on here.
im very very very excited for this engine!! you guys have no idea how bad it sucks to be 19 years old, pay all your own bills, buy a new car, and have it blow up 30 days after you buy it. now im stuck with the payment and full coverage insurance with a not so great driving record... thank god i live with my parents! hehe
ill keep ya guys updated on the setup and the build and ill for sure let you know the nubmers when i finally get it together!!
and elie good to know your on here! that way i dont have to call long distance every time, i can just send ya a PM on here.
im very very very excited for this engine!! you guys have no idea how bad it sucks to be 19 years old, pay all your own bills, buy a new car, and have it blow up 30 days after you buy it. now im stuck with the payment and full coverage insurance with a not so great driving record... thank god i live with my parents! hehe
ill keep ya guys updated on the setup and the build and ill for sure let you know the nubmers when i finally get it together!!
09-07-2005, 03:31 PM
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I am very pleased with the work over at HPE here are a couple of pics of my motor. i wish i took some before i put the oil pan and timming cover on but i have these. luckily my block was ok so that saved me a lil money in that aspect(also it is why its so dirty on teh outside lol)
engine on the table after i got it back from HPE
engine being installed
everything installed(excuse teh rust damn salt water at the beach)
Note: i did the instalation myself just to let yall know
engine on the table after i got it back from HPE
engine being installed
everything installed(excuse teh rust damn salt water at the beach)
Note: i did the instalation myself just to let yall know
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09-07-2005, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ta_silver_bullet
I am very pleased with the work over at HPE here are a couple of pics of my motor. i wish i took some before i put the oil pan and timming cover on but i have these. luckily my block was ok so that saved me a lil money in that aspect(also it is why its so dirty on teh outside lol)
engine on the table after i got it back from HPE
engine being installed
everything installed(excuse teh rust damn salt water at the beach)
Note: i did the instalation myself just to let yall know
engine on the table after i got it back from HPE
engine being installed
everything installed(excuse teh rust damn salt water at the beach)
Note: i did the instalation myself just to let yall know
I can't wait.
09-07-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
I can't wait.lol i cant wait till i get real power with the new heads and cam
not saying it dosnt move as it is now its NICE
09-07-2005, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Lucky, I barely had enough money left to buy this shortblock, let alone the new injectors, fuel pump, intake, oil pump that i still need since I can't use any of those from the last engine
09-08-2005, 10:20 AM
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you guys have no idea how bad it sucks to be 19 years old, pay all your own bills, buy a new car, and have it blow up 30 days after you buy it.
09-08-2005, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Lucky, I barely had enough money left to buy this shortblock, let alone the new injectors, fuel pump, intake, oil pump that i still need since I can't use any of those from the last engine
