421CID stroker from texas speed
09-08-2011, 04:30 PM
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Just depends man. Do you want to buy a turbo or SC new or used? New you're looking at about 3G's and up for either set up. I would find a motor in a wrecking yard like I did. I only paid 1,000$ for mine. Internals, again just depends on what you want. I'll be probably 4grand into my motor before I sell everything else and will have around 620+ to the wheels. Hell John aka fury is into only 1600 including his motor.
09-08-2011, 08:05 PM
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09-08-2011, 08:13 PM
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ya the 454 is the sickest lsx motor in my opinion. id say it justifies pretty well, the cost of the shortblock is only $2000 more than a 408, the topend kits will cost the same. ill pay around 10 grand for it tho. i considered goin with a procharged 408 but staying NA seems easier to me and i like the oldschool CI
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09-09-2011, 11:06 PM
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That they are....but if you're going to DD the thing, feeding a big-cube engine will be expensive as hell at every fill-up. Just something to consider on a DD vehicle. Might be better to just spray a smaller-cube powerplant if it's a DD. If it's a weekend toy, then go big-cube.
Whatever you decide to do, it'll be a shitload of fun
Whatever you decide to do, it'll be a shitload of fun
09-10-2011, 02:45 AM
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That they are....but if you're going to DD the thing, feeding a big-cube engine will be expensive as hell at every fill-up. Just something to consider on a DD vehicle. Might be better to just spray a smaller-cube powerplant if it's a DD. If it's a weekend toy, then go big-cube.
Whatever you decide to do, it'll be a shitload of fun
Whatever you decide to do, it'll be a shitload of fun
09-14-2011, 02:03 AM
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so, ive decided not to go with a new motor at all...at least not for a while. just gonna get some gears with a 9 inch, clutch, tranny work, roller rockers etc...get the car back in shape and running good. i dont need to buy rediculously expensive motors right now. its easy to let your dreams get out of control. i can get mid to low 11's just by doing the mods i listed plus the motor i have is allready pretty mean..it has alot more than a low 12 in her lol. anyway i was just thinking about this today and thought i would share it.
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09-15-2011, 10:36 AM
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Who knows, a super charger is something I'd also love tl do. A Maggie or another type of roots blower would be the ****...not a big fan of turbos..I don't want Turbo lag plus blowers sound so. Cool
09-15-2011, 01:33 PM
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I'm keeping my eyes out for a LS3 or L92 block so I can do a 416 but may settle on a 408 iron build. Will be blown by Kenne Bell or Whipple.
09-15-2011, 02:15 PM
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Also...Consider Comp Hi Tech pushrods, Ti retainers, etc if you really plan to spin the hell out of it. Maybe LS7 lifters and new trays as well.
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