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Old 11-16-2013, 04:00 PM
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Btw, that price on the LS3 heads on Summit is 620 per head, not the set!
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Btw, that price on the LS3 heads on Summit is 620 per head, not the set!
Not at the time when I bought them. It was $720 for the pair and $13 shipping.
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Just as an update I purchased the Autokraft oil pan.

My next purchases will be:

-TSP Camshaft Package w/ Dual Valve spring kit (Cam = 231/236 - .644/613 112LSA; PRC .650" dual springs; 7.400" chromoly pushrods)

-TSP Upgraded Rocker Arm Package (LS3 rockers with trunion upgrade)

-GM Replacement LS7 Lifters

The local tuner I talked to, that is well known and does a great job on everything, said I should easily achieve 500rwhp or better with this set up
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That is a tiny cam for a 408. The cam I have in mine is considered small and its a 246/248 .613/.613
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Originally Posted by 69z28camaro
I'm looking to build an LQ4 408 stroker to get around 550rwhp. I'll be getting my tax return soon so I'm hoping to pick up an LQ4 from the junk yard soon for about $800 but I wanted to get some questions answered before I start buying anything.

What's the best "bang for your buck" rotating assembly package/combination to help get to my goal of around 550rwhp?
Already bored, honed, all new components ... ALL FORGED & already assembled.

http://texas-speed.com/p-588-tsp-408...ort-block.aspx
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Originally Posted by 69z28camaro
Just as an update I purchased the Autokraft oil pan.

My next purchases will be:

-TSP Camshaft Package w/ Dual Valve spring kit (Cam = 231/236 - .644/613 112LSA; PRC .650" dual springs; 7.400" chromoly pushrods)

-TSP Upgraded Rocker Arm Package (LS3 rockers with trunion upgrade)

-GM Replacement LS7 Lifters

The local tuner I talked to, that is well known and does a great job on everything, said I should easily achieve 500rwhp or better with this set up

can you put together 1 complete list with prices....as this is what i plan on doing. at least 500hp to the ground and then spray when i get ready
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Originally Posted by possessedsaint
can you put together 1 complete list with prices....as this is what i plan on doing. at least 500hp to the ground and then spray when i get ready
I've been keeping a list of what I've all bought and what I am going to buy so here's what I have:

Engine Build Costs
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*GM LSx 6.0L Cast-Iron Block............................... = $750
shipping.......................................... . = $201.23
http://texas-speed.com/p-573-gm-lsx-...ron-block.aspx

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If bought used block, engine shop costs:
60 + 150 + 175 = $385
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*Chevrolet Performance LS3 Cylinder Heads 12629063.......... = $720
shipping.......................................... .. = $13
http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet+Perf...29063/10002/-1


*TSP 408 CID LQ4/LQ9/LY6 Rotating Assembly.................. = $2190
shipping.......................................... .. = $80.82
-Wiseco 4.03" (-3cc) flat-top pistons
-Lunati Forged Crankshaft
-Lunati 6.125" H-Beam with ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
-Clevite Main & Rod bearings
http://texas-speed.com/p-1016-tsp-40...-assembly.aspx

*Autokraft LS1/LS2 oil pan package.......................... = $400
shipping.......................................... .. = $53.60
http://www.autokraft.org/products/

=============================================Runni ng Total $4408.65

*Texas Speed Camshaft Package w/ Dual Valve Spring Kit...... = $790
shipping.......................................... .. =
-Texas Speed LS3 231/236 Cam (112 LSA)
-PRC .650" Dual SPring Kit
-7.400" Pushrod Length
http://texas-speed.com/p-1158-texas-...pring-kit.aspx

*GM Replacement LS7 Lifters................................. = $140
shipping.......................................... .. =
http://texas-speed.com/p-309-gm-repl...7-lifters.aspx

*Texas Speed Upgraded Rocker Arm Package.................... = $430
shipping.......................................... .. =
http://texas-speed.com/p-1088-texas-...m-package.aspx
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Originally Posted by lq4240sx
That is a tiny cam for a 408. The cam I have in mine is considered small and its a 246/248 .613/.613
Is your engine complete and running? What kind of numbers are you putting out with that cam?

I was curious to compare.
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Why such a small cam. If you want a shelf cam. Throw in a ms4 or texas giant you have the ci. Im putting a 243/262 in a 370 max effort nitrous motor.
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Originally Posted by 69z28camaro
Is your engine complete and running? What kind of numbers are you putting out with that cam?

I was curious to compare.
I put down 487/473 with that cam, ported 317's and a ls6 intake. Also running a single 3" exhaust.

The tuner said the vacuum was picking up as the rpm's went up so there's a good bit more to have up top if I swap intakes for a fast 92/92 setup. He said fix those and I'll make over 500 no problem



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