View Poll Results: How much did you LSx Motor Build Cost?
5000 or less
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34.55%
5000-7500
10
18.18%
7500-10000
10
18.18%
10000+
16
29.09%
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What did you pay for your build?
12-06-2006, 07:45 PM
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What did you pay for your build? Fully built motors alone... not supporting mods.
I am trying to get a guestimate on how much a 408 would cost me on the motor alone. Parts list if you can... and track/dyno numbers if you got em'.
If you don't want to post... PM me please? I just want to have many fast cars!!
I am trying to get a guestimate on how much a 408 would cost me on the motor alone. Parts list if you can... and track/dyno numbers if you got em'.
If you don't want to post... PM me please? I just want to have many fast cars!!
12-07-2006, 08:26 AM
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Cost is one thing in a build, but the most important is who does it. Do a search and you will see the builders you need to deal with.
Good luck on the build.
Good luck on the build.
12-07-2006, 10:35 AM
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it depends on if you go mild to wild. you should expect to spend 7k min for a simple setup to 10k for top of the line everything. The best parts in the world wont help unless the people putting it together know what they are doing. Plenty of good companies here to get it done.
12-07-2006, 11:27 AM
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I went 347 with ETP heads. Speed inc built it. I did all the labor on the install. It adds up quick when you start looking at the supporting stuff needed. Also the small stuff will nickle and dime you.
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12-07-2006, 10:14 PM
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Looking at about $9700 for an L92 stroker longblock. But $600 of that is for L76 manifold, L92 fuel rails, LS2 90mm TB, and LS7 injectors. Add ons for sure, but necessary in an LS1 transplant. So, still in the $7500-10k realm. Having super cheap heads helps.
12-08-2006, 06:32 PM
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Call Brian and Pacos @ LME....they'll hook you up...I spent 13k and some change from oil pan to intake on my 408....I put down 531/511 on a dynojet and 502/446 on a mustang 1750...add my nine inch and back on the dynojet 507/470...I'm pleased...plus, LME and the gang are great guys and do awesome work... 
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12-08-2006, 09:19 PM
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$4500 - 347 short block w/ callies h-beam rods w/arp rod botls, wiseco -2cc pistons, ARP studs through-out rollmaster double roller timing chain w/torrington brgs nitirided gears, Melling ported oil pump, GM Hi perf lifters, custom ground cam
$2000 - Edelbrock TSP heads
Throw in another $750'ish in misc items and the total is more like $7500 for a bullet proof 347.
Then add $1100 for a Mcleod twin disk and $2400 for a 9 inch rear. $500 or so for suspension parts.
My guess for a complete 408 would be $8000-$10,000
$2000 - Edelbrock TSP heads
Throw in another $750'ish in misc items and the total is more like $7500 for a bullet proof 347.
Then add $1100 for a Mcleod twin disk and $2400 for a 9 inch rear. $500 or so for suspension parts.
My guess for a complete 408 would be $8000-$10,000
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12-09-2006, 12:19 AM
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My '01 SS will be ready on Monday from HPE! 408 would have cost a little over 10g's installed if I didnt have my own heads already. It will be going back under the knife in Feb. for some stage III heads. The shortblock was $4199 for the forged setup. Should be well worth the money, remember that you get what you pay for!
