LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

is this a good deal for a 396?

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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VRE 396LT1 Racer Shortblock-$3490.00 NO Core Charge
-Eagle 3.875” stroke 4340 Crankshaft, Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods, SRP Pistons, Perfect Circle Rings, Clevite Main Bearings, Clevite Rod Bearings , Clevite Cam Bearings, ARP Main Studs

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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That sounds like a hell of a deal to me, i'm in the process of building my 396. when u get a good set of heads for the short block and intake you'll prolly have close to 7 in it all to together. With a good tune it'll be a beast.
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That sounds like a hell of a deal to me, i'm in the process of building my 396. when u get a good set of heads for the short block and intake you'll prolly have close to 7 in it all to together. With a good tune it'll be a beast.
Might wanna look into buying a complete short for that price from them.. i'm sure they'll swing ya a deal..
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anyone know the quality?
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Did you verify the quality of the crank? Sometimes they'll throw a cast crank in there and you'll be thinking it's a great deal when they just saved some cost on the crank. Not saying the cast crank won't be ok, but it depends on what you're doing in the whole scheme of things. Make sure you're comparing apples to apples.
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