Finally ordered my 408 Shortblock
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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
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
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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.
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.
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
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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!!!
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 
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Verdad Gallardo 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!!
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
Last edited by ta_silver_bullet; Sep 7, 2005 at 04:40 PM.
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. 
not saying it dosnt move as it is now its NICE 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
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
Originally Posted by LostCauseZ06
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.
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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
