Are 408ci motors a thing of the past?
Are 408ci motors a thing of the past? With all the LSX blocks coming out and the potential of BIG cubed motors are 408ci motors going to be a thing of the past?
Seems like a 408 isn’t anything special now
If I hadn’t already bought my pistons I’d go with a LSx block too
Seems like a 408 isn’t anything special now
If I hadn’t already bought my pistons I’d go with a LSx block too
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408s wont be phased out by any means considering the cost difference between building a normal 408 and any LSX combination. An individual can almost completely build a 408 for the cost alone of the LSX block. The 408 is still the best bang for the buck, and is capable of providing way more power than 98% or more of us are capable of using anyways. In my opinion an LSX block in anything less than a 100% race vehicle seeking ultimate stability at high rpm and extreme cylinder pressures is a waste.
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Originally Posted by TINKRD
With all the LSX blocks coming out and the potential of BIG cubed motors are 408ci motors going to be a thing of the past?
Seems like a 408 isn’t anything special now
If I hadn’t already bought my pistons I’d go with a LSx block too
Seems like a 408 isn’t anything special now
If I hadn’t already bought my pistons I’d go with a LSx block too
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Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
I might be interested in the pistons cup cake, what kind are they and how much?
all i need to do is pick a shop to machine/assemble the short block for me.
Originally Posted by TINKRD
i've already got the 408 setup completely (parts wise)
all i need to do is pick a shop to machine/assemble the short block for me.
all i need to do is pick a shop to machine/assemble the short block for me.
only choice in Texas..... Koenig ???! Best builder in the state, so I hear.
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Hey,
Nothing wrong with a well built 408 and good rotating assembly. Callies crank; compstar rods; good pistons. They will make more power than you need on the street. I agree that the LSX block is for the all out race only machine and even though the block is priced competively you will have to spend a couple thousand more on the engine build alone. I know someone putting a 408 in a streetable 2002 Formula with a hair dryer on it that should make more horsepower than you could ever get to the ground on the street. 408's have their place and are like others said a good bang for the buck.
Nothing wrong with a well built 408 and good rotating assembly. Callies crank; compstar rods; good pistons. They will make more power than you need on the street. I agree that the LSX block is for the all out race only machine and even though the block is priced competively you will have to spend a couple thousand more on the engine build alone. I know someone putting a 408 in a streetable 2002 Formula with a hair dryer on it that should make more horsepower than you could ever get to the ground on the street. 408's have their place and are like others said a good bang for the buck.
shes still isnt up yet? and i wouldnt eveeen say that they are a thing of the past, i still say its hard to come past someone at a meet in dfw that has one. everyone ive seen either has ls1 or ls2.
git er donnnnnee!!! (its almost been a year)
git er donnnnnee!!! (its almost been a year)
Originally Posted by bmxer8699
shes still isnt up yet? and i wouldnt eveeen say that they are a thing of the past, i still say its hard to come past someone at a meet in dfw that has one. everyone ive seen either has ls1 or ls2.
git er donnnnnee!!! (its almost been a year)
git er donnnnnee!!! (its almost been a year)
feel free to fork over the 10G's i'll need to finish it and i'll have it done in 2 months!
Originally Posted by TINKRD
***** expensive!!! plus i havent made the car my #1 priority. i've been building it here and there.
feel free to fork over the 10G's i'll need to finish it and i'll have it done in 2 months!
feel free to fork over the 10G's i'll need to finish it and i'll have it done in 2 months!
you still going to turbo it? you still workin on that off road project?