396 Short Block
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Springfield MO
Re: 396 Short Block (luvmy92)
I know everybody says this but, It's all going to depend on what you want to do with the car. If you're looking for a strong daily driver/weekend warrior you could get away with a cast crank, stock block, quality rods, forged pistons, quality fasteners (mains, rods, ect). Be sure to select a quality machine shop for all your machine work.......you can't skimp here.
Here's what I'm building for my weekend warrior
400 sbc "509" block...magnafluxed, decked, aligned honed, ect
421 steel crank, internal balance
6" 4130 rods with sps carr bolts
4.155 forged flat top pistons, file fit rings
This should be safe for 6500 rpms and 550-600 hp
Here's what I'm building for my weekend warrior
400 sbc "509" block...magnafluxed, decked, aligned honed, ect
421 steel crank, internal balance
6" 4130 rods with sps carr bolts
4.155 forged flat top pistons, file fit rings
This should be safe for 6500 rpms and 550-600 hp
Melting Slicks
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From: Olive Branch (Memphis suburb) MS
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: 396 Short Block (STL94LT1)
Callies 4340 LT1, Stroker Crankshafts-
Totally machined and flawless, describes the entire surface of each small block Callies crankshaft. This shaft is intended for high-level competition, and high output engines. 3.48-3.875 strokes available
CAL CRANK
Price...$1,180.00 Check out http://www.moreperformanceinc.com
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Totally machined and flawless, describes the entire surface of each small block Callies crankshaft. This shaft is intended for high-level competition, and high output engines. 3.48-3.875 strokes available
CAL CRANK
Price...$1,180.00 Check out http://www.moreperformanceinc.com
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 1999
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From: Long Island NY
Re: 396 Short Block (STL94LT1)
I am looking into buying or building a 396 short block. Any builder or parts recomendations?
Heard good things about: http://www.race-prep.com/
I haven't done any business with the next two company's but they have some strokers on their website to help give you an idea.
http://www.cmotorsports.com http://www.nu-tekmotorsports.com
Good luck and keep us posted.
Jim
Burning Brakes
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: 396 Short Block (STL94LT1)
I am looking into buying or building a 396 short block. Any builder or parts recomendations?
I also had good dealings with Nick Norris from Nu-Tek Motorsports.
I chose MORE Performance because I wanted to get other work done (trans, TC and tuning) and wanted to deal with 1 place.
Osh (Mike) from MORE Performance has been great and extremely responsive. It's worth your time to speak with him about your combo. He'll build something strong and reliable for you.
Good luck!
Ron
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Le Mans Master
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From: OKC OK
Melting Slicks
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From: Houston, Texas FEAR THE BONES
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Re: 396 Short Block (BAM92)
MTI does great work.
Try http://www.speeddemonmotorsports.com or http://www.racenet.net . Both are in Houston (I'm biased, I know... :p: ).
Le Mans Master
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From: OKC OK
Re: 396 Short Block (STL94LT1)
Racenet has a 409 LT1.....................interesting.
If you're really considering them, you might want to do some searching on other forums.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 228
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From: SoCal
Re: 396 Short Block (STL94LT1)
My buddy went with Nu-Tek for his 396. It ships back to him this Wednesday. Expecting 410+ RWHP and 440+ RWTQ through his 95 A4. His dealings have been very pleasant, they just took at little longer than expected (what machine shop doesn't?)
http://www.nu-tekmotorsports.com/
http://www.nu-tekmotorsports.com/
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,126
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: 396 Short Block (4DRSS)
My buddy went with Nu-Tek for his 396. It ships back to him this Wednesday. Expecting 410+ RWHP and 440+ RWTQ through his 95 A4. His dealings have been very pleasant, they just took at little longer than expected (what machine shop doesn't?)
http://www.nu-tekmotorsports.com/
http://www.nu-tekmotorsports.com/
Thanks,
Ron
Melting Slicks
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From: Oviedo FL
Re: 396 Short Block (RonRed89)
Chuck Wasserott (Wasserott on the Forum) had a 396 LT4 from MORE on his 94 6-spd. If I'm not mistaken, he made somewhere around 415 rwhp with this setup and I don't think the cam was too radical. This was a car setup for road racing. Since I already have MORE's top-end, I will probably go with their short block as well when I am ready.
Mike
Mike
