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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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i tried to post this question earlier but i think i was in the wrong forum. I was wondering if anyone could help me with specs for a 408 build on a 6 liter iron block. I wanted to try to stay away from kits to save money and use the stock heads if possible. I just want to make a some what low compression motor for either nitrous or boost. Tryin to make around 500 horses on motor. If anyone could give me help on specs or tips on the build. thanks for any help
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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Personally, if you dont already have a 6.0 block to start with, I would just buy a shortblock already spec'd out from a sponsor--->. I waited around for a sale and found one that was cheaper than what I could build it for.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 99whitews6
Personally, if you dont already have a 6.0 block to start with, I would just buy a shortblock already spec'd out from a sponsor--->. I waited around for a sale and found one that was cheaper than what I could build it for.
yes sir he is correct!
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 99whitews6
Personally, if you dont already have a 6.0 block to start with, I would just buy a shortblock already spec'd out from a sponsor--->. I waited around for a sale and found one that was cheaper than what I could build it for.
x2 Wish I hadn't already bought half of the stuff I had at the time whe I found some short blocks like that.
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Hey 99whitews6, where did you get your 408 short block and how much?
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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Hey 99whitews6, where did you get your 408 short block and how much?
Email Brad over at FFHP and tell him that you were referred by 99whitews6 and see what kind of pricing he will give you. It only took five days to receive mine from the time I paid!
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