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Old 04-17-2006, 11:04 AM
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I just looked at the prices agai although they are high they are not completely unreasonable hell I just built a 383 SBC all forged (eagle stuff) and it cost me $3500 for the short block total build on the engine is coming in at just under 10K. That is all stuff that you have 50 choices for every part. The LS1 stuff is going to be more exspensive. It's very exspensive to go fast.
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Jason can you give me the Spec Engine Components for this engine??

"KAT-A4685 Reb Crate Engine - Rebuild ASA Late Model
Have Katech Performance service an existing Fast Burn ASA Late Model engine. Rebuild includes complete teardown and inspection, new main and rod bearings, new gaskets, any other required parts and dyno validation.
$3500 400hp"
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Originally Posted by Karlo
Jason can you give me the Spec Engine Components for this engine??

"KAT-A4685 Reb Crate Engine - Rebuild ASA Late Model
Have Katech Performance service an existing Fast Burn ASA Late Model engine. Rebuild includes complete teardown and inspection, new main and rod bearings, new gaskets, any other required parts and dyno validation.
$3500 400hp"

This is a GM fastburn circle track engine built and sealed to ASA specifications. It is for the ASA late model series. http://www.asalatemodels.com
We are a licensed ASA late model series rebuilder. All internals are GM components, no changes are allowed.
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Originally Posted by Dave F
I used to be a big fan of Katech (built my past 3 WC engines), but they don't seem to want the business of the little guys anymore. The doubled the prices on my last engine build, and were over a month late in getting it to me.

Obviously a reputable company IF you've got unlimited TIME and MONEY!


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We are deeply sorry we let you down. We want to make all of our customers happy, but no person or company is perfect and sometimes we don't meet our own targets. Please don't take this as a "little guy offense." We value your business. We are a strong supporter of you and hope to see you racing soon.
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Originally Posted by Wet 1
While I wouldn't use those pieces either for my own build, I don't see why they wouldn't work. Have you ever heard of someone breaking an Eagle rod/crank??? Although Eagle's stuff is cheap, their parts are tough and made to handle big power.

Not a crank but I saw where an a Eagle rod let go.

I just don't see why someone would spend that kind of money on a block and not spend a little more and get good set of rods... The crank, to each his own... But not the rods?... No way! JMHO.
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I think that the Eagle stuff has more to do with the "Made in China" vs. "Made in America" aspect.
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katech, how moch bhp can you get out of on of you r KAT-A4695 Crate Engine - Boosted 6.0L Supercharged Engine packages??

also can you build them as a turnkey engine and if so how much would one cost???

thanks Chris.
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Originally Posted by chuntington101
katech, how moch bhp can you get out of on of you r KAT-A4695 Crate Engine - Boosted 6.0L Supercharged Engine packages??

also can you build them as a turnkey engine and if so how much would one cost???

thanks Chris.
We could build with a Magnuson blower 8.5-9:1 CR and run 15 pounds making around 600hp. In theory, we could run a centrifugal supercharger with 8:1 CR and 30 pounds of boost making 800+hp.

We can build them turn-key if you like and depending on harness/controller and accessories it could be around $20,000.
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Originally Posted by Katech
3-4 weeks
Jason any new News on this Engine package?

KAT-A4684 427 Value Short Block
The ideal package for the budget-conscious gearhead. Includes a Katech sleeved LS2 case, forged crankshaft, and Katech forged piston-rod assembly. Available with optional covers, camshaft and pan for Gen 3 or Gen 4 applications.
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Originally Posted by Karlo
Jason any new News on this Engine package?

KAT-A4684 427 Value Short Block
The ideal package for the budget-conscious gearhead. Includes a Katech sleeved LS2 case, forged crankshaft, and Katech forged piston-rod assembly. Available with optional covers, camshaft and pan for Gen 3 or Gen 4 applications.

The first set of cases are back from vacuum impreg. and final bore is in process. Rods probably will be here sometime in June. Crankshafts are here and in the process of installing all the triggers.
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What crankshafts are you using?
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Originally Posted by MSURacing
What crankshafts are you using?

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Originally Posted by Rubadubdub
You guys must be kidding with these prices. Practically double what everyone else is charging, if not more. 12G for a 6.0 liter with a cam, rod bolts and a ported oil pump? So you're charging what, 6Gs for "blue print" assembly? Doesn't say it in the description but I would hope it was blue printed.
Yes, it would be blueprinted and dyno'ed.
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I have removed some posts which were simply not constructive, and basically ammounted to sponsor bashing. If you don't like the contents of this thread, move on...

If you have a question, feel free to post it.

Jason, could you give an outline of these crate engines and what is or is not included so folks have an idea of what will be required to make the turn-key.
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
I have removed some posts which were simply not constructive, and basically ammounted to sponsor bashing. If you don't like the contents of this thread, move on...

If you have a question, feel free to post it.

Jason, could you give an outline of these crate engines and what is or is not included so folks have an idea of what will be required to make the turn-key.
We buy GM crate engines, tear them down, blueprint and build from there. They come the same way they do from GM. Front drive and other accessories would be an additional cost.

Everybody wants their own little spin on their engine. These crate engine packages serve as a basis for a custom build. Each engine is built to order and quoted as such. We do not have any engines on the shelf normally. There are just too many variables and we are too specialized to do that.
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this is 2 funny? that's a question.
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Originally Posted by Rubadubdub
this is 2 funny? that's a question.
just go away..
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JASON,

What will your budget 427 be lacking to call it a "budget" shortblock? How will you be getting the 427ci...stroke and bore...what block and internal parts will be used? Price?

Have you gotten anywhere on my other request I might need to get that 427 shortblock now until the other set-up can be started and completed. I think my rings on my 436 are going, smoke is coming out the tailpipes when I punch it

Thanks.


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Originally Posted by Katech
Wait til you see the cost of the Budget 427 shortblock. I think you will change your opinion of Katech.
Im still waiting for a price
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Originally Posted by Quickin
JASON,

What will your budget 427 be lacking to call it a "budget" shortblock? How will you be getting the 427ci...stroke and bore...what block and internal parts will be used? Price?

Have you gotten anywhere on my other request I might need to get that 427 shortblock now until the other set-up can be started and completed. I think my rings on my 436 are going, smoke is coming out the tailpipes when I punch it

Thanks.


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Don't count on it right away. We should be getting rods sometime in June. Like World Product's problems with the Warhawk, it always takes longer than you think it will when dealing with outside sources. I will post as information becomes available.

Bore 4.125
Stroke 4.000

Nothing will be "lacking", it's we've just selected some good parts at a reasonable price.


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