I just found myself in the market for a new shortblock and need some opinions. I have found mixed reviews so I would like to hear what people have to say about different companies...

Here is what I am looking for:

347ci
Stock crank
Scat or Callies Rods
Diamond Pistons

Basically your average upgrade, nothing fancy...

I am looking at TSP since I already have dealt with them but have heard good things about LME and Futral as well as Speed Inc...

Budget is about $3500..let me hear it!!

 

Nobody? Someone has to have an opinion...

 

they all put out decent shortblocks so i think you will be o.k with any of the three.i would go with who i trust and have dealt with so you know you won't get screwed.i like my tsp 408 shortblock and i had a speed inc 348 but never did use it but any of the 3 you are thinking about have been around for awhile so they aren't going anywhere.

 

LME FTW! They use Callies instead of Scat (the callies is the better rod) and you dont have to ask for it.

 

tsp imo

 

If you dont mind me askin, wht did you pay for your 347 from them? I hear they are good...but very pricey!

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have dealt with TSP before, my heads and cam are from there, and I have no complaints at all...just wanted to see what everyone thought.

 

LS6 3.905" Block
Stock 3.622" Crankshaft
Compstar 6.125" Forged Rods
Wiseco Pistons & Moly Rings
Clevitte H-Series Bearings
ARP Main Studs
Internally Balanced Rotating Assembly

$3250

I think I have everything in stock.
Dave

 

Mine is from Speed Inc. I am happy with it.

 

Just got off the phone with LME...man Brian and those guys know their stuff!! A local guy recommended that I call and I did, ordered a new 347 with all the goodies. Ran about $3500 and will be here at the end of the month. Cant wait

Thanks for all the help guys!!

 

Nice price.

 

Same as you but I added a few extra's so the end result was more. Timing set, lifters, cam and oil pump

 

I vote LME too, they are not pricier than others and they do quality parts and work. Get quotations part for parts, at LME talk to Brian Neele.

 

i have shopped a little from speedinc last weeks and ther service was great

 

Yep, I talked to Brian and he definetly made me feel good about the purchase. He really seemed to know his stuff and we talked a good bit about how it will be set up for my use. I think its going to be one hell of a motor!!

99blancoSS, Luckily I already have all that stuff (basically brand new) as I just did the top end about 2 months ago. I also went ahead and had them do ARP head studs.

SLED28, thanks for the quote. I checked out your website, looks like you guys do some NICE work too!!