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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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i am looking for a 408 shortblock. i blew up the motor in my car and now i want a beastly motor to go back in with. let me know what you have or know of for good deals.

also looking for a lq4 or lq9 bare iron block in decent condition

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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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yeah i looked at them i just dont want to spend 4500 on the short block.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by stdjsw311
yeah i looked at them i just dont want to spend 4500 on the short block.


haaaay guuys, i want to upgrade my engines buuut don't want to spend no money


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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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hahaha real funny!!!

i can build one myself for around 2800. looking for one used, or maybe find a deal on a new one.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by stdjsw311
hahaha real funny!!!

i can build one myself for around 2800. looking for one used, or maybe find a deal on a new one.

LME, a houston shop, is usually where people find some of the best quality new ones.

Be sure to do it right the first time!
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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yeah that is with all eagle parts and JE pistons, it is a nice setup for cheap
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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Take a look at this one, and its in TX also

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...&highlight=408
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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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i was looking at that one. it looks like a pretty good deal! i sent him a pm and we will see what he says about the rings.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Get the LME 408 shortblock. It comes with better stuff IMO.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by stdjsw311
yeah i looked at them i just dont want to spend 4500 on the short block.
TSP=3599+shipping, dunno where you got 4500 from.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Ill vouch for D-money. I bought some heads from him awhile back. To me it doesnt matter what shape the rings are in. You replace those and the bearings while the motor is out.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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LME is building my new engine. Im also going to let them do my 04 cobra when the time comes. I highly reconmend them. You have to pay to play.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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I'll sell ya my 408 for $100,000.00

JK

You are gonna love the 408 man!

There's a ton of options out there, but I'd give HKE a call and see what Erik can do for ya.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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john you are gonna spend eleventy billion on that car eventually.... lol
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-members/715503-f-s-cheap-408-shortblock-afr-225-s.html


2900 bucks. Go pick it up.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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[QUOTE=TXCAMSS]I'll sell ya my 408 for $100,000.00

JK

You are gonna love the 408 man!

QUOTE]
well we atleast we know it is fast!
yeah i think i like it alot!

Originally Posted by Red October
john you are gonna spend eleventy billion on that car eventually.... lol
why yes, yes i am haha


i am talking to dmoney i am getting my money together
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Old May 22, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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I've heard nothing but good things from LME.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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We have a few 408 builds in the works as we speak. We can get you a good shortblock Gimme a call at 817 503 8947!!

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Old May 22, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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what about mine?

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