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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I am lookin into buying a aseembled short block, possibly the LSx 427. Which company in everyones opinion should i go with? I have been looking at the engine packages Texas Speed has to offer.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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There are quite a few reputable places that you can buy shortblocks or long blocks. I would pick the closest place that is reputable and roll with it. It's a lot easier dealing with parts, payment and issues that is within a drive than through shipping and over e-mail/phone.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SMOKNSS
There are quite a few reputable places that you can buy shortblocks or long blocks. I would pick the closest place that is reputable and roll with it. It's a lot easier dealing with parts, payment and issues that is within a drive than through shipping and over e-mail/phone.
100% agreed with Smoknss^ Try to find the nearest reputable shop to you and buy a block from them, that way you dont have to have the hassle of buying parts from somewhere not near you. If there isnt a good shop near you then consider a LSX block from one of the sponsors on here
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Give us a call so we can discuss your build with you. I think we can help put together a package for you!

We might even have a 454 lsx short-block in stock & on special

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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Search function will help you find a good amount of threads about this. Thats how I researched for my builder.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 6D9 Matt
Search function will help you find a good amount of threads about this. Thats how I researched for my builder.
And so will asking questions to people who have been there and done that, i think thats prob the reason this forum exsists. Thanks for all the input.
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