forged short blocks?
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forged short blocks?
who sells the best bang for the buck forged short block ? i think its time for me to upgrade so i would like a little feed back on past experiences from all of you . thanks in advance 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Ft. Worth TX
Check out this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...20&forum_id=86
Great listing of all shortblocks.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...20&forum_id=86
Great listing of all shortblocks.
NCM, WSCC &amp;amp; SCC Member
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I would look at Cartek, LME, W2W, LS1Speed for mail order if I ever went that route. It is much better to find a qualified builder near you that is willing to take their time.
Rick at Synergy did mine. He spends about 10-15 hours extra on a motor. He does not outsource or sell his motors on the net...Only in house.
Look at quality vs. price, jmo. Also a lot of internet sellers, do not build their own motors. You also want to make sure you get what you paid for. Beware. Beware. Beware.
Rick at Synergy did mine. He spends about 10-15 hours extra on a motor. He does not outsource or sell his motors on the net...Only in house.
Look at quality vs. price, jmo. Also a lot of internet sellers, do not build their own motors. You also want to make sure you get what you paid for. Beware. Beware. Beware.
Safety Car
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From: Hayward California
If you wanted to do mailorder you really can't beat the place that built mine. I believe they do all their machine work so they know exactly what's up and can take full ownership if things aren't right. No finger pointing. One shop to deal with and they're always available, will answer any questions and are just good to work with.
My recommendation is still to go w/ someone local above anything though..
Arnel
My recommendation is still to go w/ someone local above anything though..
Arnel
Last edited by AVB; Feb 15, 2006 at 02:55 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Ft. Worth TX
Originally Posted by gymtitan
Someone a few months ago had a nice layout of who built what type motors and a price comparison.
I can not remember who maybe someone can find a put up a link.
I can not remember who maybe someone can find a put up a link.
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