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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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i think bigger cubes just has to be my next thing..

i want to use my patriot stageII heads(59cc) my fast90/90 my ls6 oil pump ls2 time gear.. and as many parts as i can from my current motor, (that has around 500miles on it)

who got the best deals on shortblocks? it has to have forged internals, i am goin to shoot at least 250,

how big can i go and still use my ls6 heads?
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Here is a perfect solution.

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=683&catid=3
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 07:28 AM
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that would be a good mill. or drop 800 more bones for their 408 shortblock. i really like my tsp 408 shortblock.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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can i use my heads with the 408?
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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^^Thats what I was thinking about when I linked the 370 for ya.

Your heads might work on a 408, but I doubt they will make power like they used to with that big a difference in cubes. You would also want a bigger cam for a 408 too.

The 370 is about as big as I would even think of goin to be able to reuse your H/C set-up & see good results.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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thanks man,

i want to use my heads agen, mostly because they are brand new, and i cant afford new ones,

i got some parts that i want to use,
StageII heads ls6 heads, 59cc
FAST 90mm
NW 90mm
fast fuel rails
racetronix fuel system
wet kit 90mm plate system

i will not use my 226/226 cam.. i want something big.. like ms4/vindicator/Trex
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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We'll know soon. I'm using my Livernois stage 2 heads on my 408 as soon as I button it up.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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i will not use my 226/226 cam.. i want something big.. like ms4/vindicator/Trex
Those cams are average size in a 408, not big.

Go with a Godzilla. Do a search for it, there's a good sound clip floating around here.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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thanks for the advices,

i have bin checkin out the 418cid lsx block, i would like to have it aliminium,

408 is also something i am checking out,

408 long block would be the best choice for me, i could sell my stageII heads then

it would also would not be stupid to stroke my current motor, and ad some BIG cam
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...7d78c42fe567f9

that is something i would be interested in,

with my fast 90/nw90 what kinda hp's could i expect?

i open to any ideas
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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there is quite a few sponsors on here that can build you a reasonably priced long block.tsp has a few pretty good deals on 408 or 41x longblocks. the tq of a 400 + inch engine is pretty sweet.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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got any good links for me?

thanks!
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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You want cubes? You go with an LME lsx 454!!
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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the 454 is wicked.. i just think that is a little overkill for me
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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my mane goal would be to reach over 500rwhp N/A and jet my nitrous kit up to.. around 300, so the internals have to be forged,
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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http://www.ls1speed.com/enginepackages.cfm

this would be exaclt what i want..

but its a not.. a budged block.. thats for sure
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http://www.ls1speed.com/enginepackages.cfm
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403 ls2 longblock for under $8 including intake....... that's pretty awesome. if you're looking to re-use as mutch of your current stuff as possible, then going with a 382 would be the most cost effective thing to do...

but if you want an iron block and/or a bigger bore, then i'd go with the iron 408 for the price.

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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If you are looking for a good priced quality shortblock we can definitely help you out. We offer a 408 CI package that includes:
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