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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Well Im looking into getting this 457 or the 460 long block from HKE, cc performance..I think that the price is pretty fair for what you get.. well I was just wanting some feed back (neg or pos) if anyone had purchased this combo from them.. thanks
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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It'll be a rock solid engine, you can bank on that.

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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HKE is PROVEN....MANY times over....can't lose with Eric!
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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X10 of what everyone is saying. Erik is building mine right now too. You can spend with confidence. LOL.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Ditto
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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I have to agree aswell, HKE is top notch and the prices are very competitive!
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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i havent had any personal experience with him . but i have seen so many satisfies customers , and havent seen 1 complaint. i would also buy with confidence
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He is building my 454. Just waiting on money from me, to afford the top end.

I was pretty set on the LSX block, when i ordered mine.

But i wish i had looked into ERL or some of the other, not saying that i wouldve for sure changed my mind.

But there are ALOT of options out there.
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Erik is the man!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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Thanks for all the replys.. I have heard nothing bad about them.. But i was more concerned with there 457/460 set up.. for the price I think that the complete set up is not that bad.What do you guys think.. ??? I really hate piecing things together, and this would be alot e-z-r.. I started off wanting the 434 short block but then I would need heads cam intake ect. and sence this is going into my fox body coupe mustang im starting from scratch. Just wanted opinions. thanks
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You are good to go.

Call Chris or Erik and tell them what you want out of it and they can set you up.

This is the best way, let them put the whole package together, rather than you piecing it together, the results will be better, I promise.
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Anyone ever thought of doing a ERL prepped block (sleeved) built by HKE? Ive been thinking about going that route.


FWIW if I buy a built short block from a sponsor HKE is my #1 choice. Good friend of mine runs 9s N/A with one of their 427s. EXTREMELY consistant and well built motor.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Avengeance
Anyone ever thought of doing a ERL prepped block (sleeved) built by HKE? Ive been thinking about going that route.
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There was one at the shop when I was there a week ago. So apparently someone thought of it.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Thanks for all the help
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100% back Erik. He did my 427 and I know him personally. Great/honest guy and you can't find a better built motor!
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Originally Posted by Avengeance
Anyone ever thought of doing a ERL prepped block (sleeved) built by HKE? Ive been thinking about going that route.

That's the route I took. Superdeck 1. It's being built now by Erik.
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Very cool.. it just sounds like a killer combo.
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Is HKE a sponsor of lstech? I wanted to call them but havent found thier number.
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Originally Posted by delphigto
Is HKE a sponsor of lstech? I wanted to call them but havent found thier number.
Start here:

http://www.ccperformanceparts.com/

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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Erik has always been good to work with. He is one of our dealers so if you want to get one of our ERL prepped blocks through Erik just give him a ring at 713-722-7000 or erik@hkracingengines.com. If you can't seem to get ahold of him just contact me and I'll get you hooked up.
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