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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Who makes it? I know there are a lot of you out there that have gotten them from a lot of different places, and I want to know your feedback. (Would like to stick with sponsors if possible)
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
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ditto
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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looking for something to do a turbo setup on the motor, going into truck in sig. want to keep it streetable, but run roughly 10 PSI
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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you have a link?
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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hke, going with the guys above.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Here's a build one of our customer's is doing in his Silverado, but without a healthy nitrous shot instead of boost. He's got our 408 long-block with PRC Stage 3 heads. He should be getting VERY close to having her started up and some numbers now!

Let me know what your goals are and I can draw up a detailed quote for you to look at. We build them from mild to wild for customers on this forum every day!
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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pm sent, and I will check out that build (will have to check it out this afternoon when I get home.) work computers are restricted to a lot of sites.
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Is hke a sponsor anymore?
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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HKE's web site isn't the greatest. You will have to send Erik an e-mail with your needs.
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can anyone pm me a link, do not see it in the sponsor list, but would like to see anyway.
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My signature series of engines is built by HKE (as are all my engines) and is exactly what your looking for. 408 for $4474
We use Callies crank and rods and Wiseco pistons, ACL race main and coated rod bearings, ARP. I'll pm you with some information.

My engines were designed and are built for hi hp applications with boost and n2o.

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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by exodus
Who makes it? I know there are a lot of you out there that have gotten them from a lot of different places, and I want to know your feedback. (Would like to stick with sponsors if possible)
Thanks for the nice words from everyone.

You are going to do great with most any of the LS1tech sponsors here like TSP or LME and many others. I am here working at 1am like usual and I just can't answer all the calls I get anymore. I do engines for many of the vendors here as well. 99blancoSS has his engines done by us and could help you too.

TSP especially above also has some great deals too with very fast turnaround or even in stock already so if they have something right for you you can get it much quicker. Unfortunately with the backlog of work we have we are always catching up and the hurricane didn't help anything either!

You need to decide what you really want out of your engine and look at your budget and go from there. Also make sure when you are shopping you compare apples to apples as many shops have different options you can add or subract depending on what you need or want. If you want a quote from us you could go through 99blancoSS as you might never reach me on the phone unless it's 3am!
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You really can,t wrong with TSP or HKE because they have been around for a long time and have proven themselves many times. GMHTP just had this article this month that could help a little bit. http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...ide/index.html
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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^^^ LMAO! Dont read advertising rags they aren't objective and that rag is one of the worst.
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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I apreciate all of the quick responses, and I like a lot of what I have seen, and the other cool thing is that hke and tsp are here in TX close to me!
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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go HKE i wouldnt waste my time or oney anywhere else. do it right the first time and never look back! i went through 99blancoss for a very in detailed 408 longblock for a very high n20 hp application and he has been great with all of my questions, and with erik building the motor i know the quality is second to none.
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I went Hke to do it right the first time. I also have friends who are ok with tsp too.
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