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Dec 2, 2009 | 02:34 PM

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the_merv

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Originally Posted by duh

the shortblock for the 408 I'm planning will be under $5K..

I hope it would..the Short Block for my 408 cost me under $4k after everything was all said and done.

Dec 2, 2009 | 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by whammer33024

396 sounds old school...i like old school.

what do you mean a grand for a shortblock if i build it myself? i know nothing about putting a bottom end together as far as tolerances and clearances.

right now i'm leaning towards either of these

A. 355 with forged rods and pistons, just a 2 bolt main and LE heads and cam

B. buying a complete motor. i will post a link to one i found and see what you guys think
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...456662554.html

I would go with option 1. Put your money into the heads as they limit how much power the car can make. The stock crank, forged pistons & rods is a very solid bottom end. Maybe stud the mains but, there are lots of people going really fast on a budget shortblock.

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