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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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LAtely ive been thinking of building a new shortblock for my car. And last night I believe my motor bit the dust on me. So I guess building a new one is in my near future.
I plan on buying everything and building it myself. So help me make out a "shortblock checklist" of things I need to buy to build a complete shortblock.
I could post my list so far, but I d like to see your guys lists to compare to mine. Thanks.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LS144
LAtely ive been thinking of building a new shortblock for my car. And last night I believe my motor bit the dust on me. So I guess building a new one is in my near future.
I plan on buying everything and building it myself. So help me make out a "shortblock checklist" of things I need to buy to build a complete shortblock.
I could post my list so far, but I d like to see your guys lists to compare to mine. Thanks.

its alot easier to just buy a new block. it takes of alot of knowledge to properly assemble a good block besides all the tools to make it happen. id say call LME, SPDC and other good know reliable vendors and get a quote, think my friend got a forged 346 for a bit over 2k a while back.
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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buy lower milage LQ4 2001+ 6.0. replace rod bolts, LS2 chain, TSP pump. cost you well under $2000
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 07:36 AM
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buy lower milage LQ4 2001+ 6.0. replace rod bolts, LS2 chain, TSP pump. cost you well under $2000
that is a great idea.that way you'll have a few more cubes and great potential.you can also go for an ls2 shortblock but there would be a few extra things needed for the conversion.if you decide to rebuild the motor yourself your car will probably be down alot longer than you expect it to take also.
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