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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Just received my 408 from LME today!!! Talk about being stoked, just seeing that motor made me go fUUUU@#...Complete from oill pan to intake....Tea trickflow 225's,jessel 1.8 crane lifters,fast 90/nw90,ati super damper, 42# green tops,fast fuel rails,kooks 1 7/8,comp cams 244/250 630 630 @114+2,ls6 ported and shimmed oil pump,intake ported,eagle 4340,wiseco nitrous pistions,callies rods,arp mains and head studs as well as 7/16 rod bolts, had them build a complete motor......Can't wait to get the install finished and tuned then off to the dyno for the numbers....Thanks to everyone for all their help and comment...Special thanks to the gang @LME and TEA for putting up with me these past 2 weeks......
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Cool! Be sure to get the special pilot bearing from them if you have an M6.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Sounds like it will be a very strong runner...
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Sounds like total sickness.

Congrats!
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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my wallet hurts just reading that
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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my wallet hurts just reading that
I was thinking the same thing. Thats got to be over 10k.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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1.8 rockers and 630 lift...Yessir.

Should be a SICK setup, bro. Can't wait to see the results.
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sounds killer bro
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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What made you pic that cam?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Actually, I didn't pick the cam. Originally I was going with the same cam @ 112...Bryan thought I would like this better since it is going to be one helluva DD!!
I aggree with the choice, it'll make a great nitrous cam...Oh and yes not bragging, 12k and still spending, just received new flywheel, bmr k member,valve covers,waiting on drive shaft,rearend and t56...should have it done by this weekend.....thanks for all the great comments...one more thing...the TEA Trick Flows are sick looking!!!!!.....
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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12K???

For a few more "bucks" you could of had a LS7 427

Sounds like a killer combo, enjoy!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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How long were you waiting on LME to get the motor to you?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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12K???

For a few more "bucks" you could of had a LS7 427
No, his 408 will put down alot more power
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by eamador11
No, his 408 will put down alot more power


Congrats man, that's gonna be a monster !

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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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It took exactly 2 weeks to the day I sent them a cashiers check...I looked at the 427, I think the 408 is better for my situation...everything is together..install tomorrow at 5:30pm...I'll post pic as well...alot of cleaning the engine and under carriage areas left to do couple of small parts waiting on UPS, everything will be here in the morning..I'm so stoked right now...I'll post the pics as we do each step....Those jessells are so awesome to look at!!!...till tomorrow....................
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by getusum
It took exactly 2 weeks to the day I sent them a cashiers check..............
I guess (big) money talks.... it took me around 3mo just for a short block from them...
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Yes and no...I've been down since Feb 3rd..I put the money back every month and done alot of research on the sponsers here...All of them seem to be grat at their craft..I just happen to bug the hell out of Bryan @LME on the phone for a couple of weeks...He e-mailed me a qoute and I overnighted the check...Maybe he put mine ahead of some others who knows?..I'm shitting torque wrenches right now and can't wait till in the morning...But yeah, you put 12k in my hand I'd probably put you ahead of a few deposits....
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mr2guru
I guess (big) money talks.... it took me around 3mo just for a short block from them...
Took me almost 5 months for my shortblock as well.
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That is big time... Literally. Can't wait to see it up and running again! Wish I could've afford a 408 for my build, but it's a neverending hobby I guess, gotta start somewhere! =) Good luck!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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Lucky! Sounds Pretty Mean Man! Mine Shoudl Be In Next Week! Im Pretty Exited!
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