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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKHAWK1998
Best forged shortblock for a good price?
Forged 347. Stock crank, Scat rods, Speed Pro forged pistons. $2789.00
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Texas Speed and Horsepower Engineering both offer 347 shortblocks for a good price. Thunder Racing would be a good option too. Their internet pricing is a little higher, but their shortblocks include main studs, Diamond pistons, and Manley rods, all 3 of which add to the price over what TSP offers. Of all the good sponsors on here, I'm sure there would be very little price difference for the exact setup.

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either texas speed or cartek
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LME HPE TSP SDPC Cartek Katech W2W
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Originally Posted by BLACKHAWK1998
Best forged shortblock for a good price?
I have a short going together as we speak. It will be ready to ship in 2 weeks if your interested...
LS1 Block
LS6 crank
Compstar 6.125 Rods
Wiseco pistons
ARP Main studs
Internally balanced

PM me for price.
Thanks
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Is a stock ls1 crankshaft made of forged steel or is it cast iron ?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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May I ask what the difference is between and LS1 and LS6 crank?
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I just listed the crank as LS6 b/c it came out of a 01vette. The stock cranks are made of nodular iron. Good for 800+ rwhp!
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I'm thinkin a 382 or 383
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I got a 383 from TSP. I love it.
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