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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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lmk what you think or if you can offer up suggestions or cheaper parts..

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-1-92300-1/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLP-224-43469V/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PIO-830001/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-234-5501/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEM-1235M/

also what is the going rate to hot tank a block and get it line honed as well as install new cam bearings

or would this rotating assem. be better. btw. this is a super budget college build.
i plan to arp the bottom end.. mains and with that kit the rods are also arp'd. would this not be a good setup? if i run nitrous it would only be a 100shot.. thats a big if..

would this not be a reliable cam only setup?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SCA-1-92305-1/

im going to run the cc306 and do ported heads later on. before anyone tries to talk me out of it.. i already ran this cam in my old car and loved it..
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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I built a cast 383 gen 1
I regret it now

go forged pistons for spray for sure at least. 100 will become 125 then 150
the urge keeps growing
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this is to get the car going.. when i get out of college.. a 396 fully forged will be my present..
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FYI im a freshman this year and trying to get my car into contend able range for the big locals around so i know what your going through
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werd. i have a bike too so im no stranger to the speed. im just trying to build a car on a shoestring budget and this i believe is the best way.. just looking for input
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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you want a honest opinion? there is no such thing as building a car on a budget. If you're in college and have a budget, then you don't need to be building a car. Maintain it, fix what needs to be fixed and save your money for that 396. Small parts add up fast and there is always unseen problems that arise.
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umm ya there is.. this is my third car to build.. it can be done.. i make enough to support myself and to buy parts.. thanks anyway
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hmmmmm

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There are some KB forged pistons that are good for a budget and cheap

I think the part number is like L2256 or something like that
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That is close to the motor I built between my freshman and sophmore year. Stock bottom end with CC306. I love it, I was gonna spray it too but don't want to risk blowing it up now that I am broke.
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