Forged Motor Selection ??
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Burning Brakes
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Forged Motor Selection ??
Ok guys well after a few years of fun it is time to go forged. I have been looking at different options, I was leaning towards and LSX block setup but just an overkill for right now.
I have been looking at the TSP product lineup for their longblocks. They quoted be about $8000 for a 402/408 longblock that will hold 1000-1100. I need help getting a cam specs for my vehicle. Right now I have a T trim setup which i wish to max out and put some juice on top for now. Then eventually go turbo when I get tired of this setup.
Now I never had an issue with TSP the products I have ordered from them before have been great. They say I should have the long block in max 4 weeks. What do you guys think?? what should I do ??? what combo will you guys go with?
Any input would be appreciated.
I have been looking at the TSP product lineup for their longblocks. They quoted be about $8000 for a 402/408 longblock that will hold 1000-1100. I need help getting a cam specs for my vehicle. Right now I have a T trim setup which i wish to max out and put some juice on top for now. Then eventually go turbo when I get tired of this setup.
Now I never had an issue with TSP the products I have ordered from them before have been great. They say I should have the long block in max 4 weeks. What do you guys think?? what should I do ??? what combo will you guys go with?
Any input would be appreciated.
Team Owner
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Give Arun i here a p.m. on cams and the spec of the motor you or looking at. to get max out of the motor ever thing in the motor needs to work together. 
He has or had a special on cams and will help you out. Robert
He has or had a special on cams and will help you out. Robert
Le Mans Master
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TSP's machining process is crap from what I understand and I have personally seen one of there high dollar LSX block engines go kaboom for no good reason. If your going to farm out your build to a mainstream shop and value is very important to you take a look at AES. They appear to build a SOLID engine at a great price.
As far as cubic inches go...
What are your ultimate goals for the car?
What kind of events do you plan to use it for? Drag? Road Racing? Standing Mile?
As far as cubic inches go...
What are your ultimate goals for the car?
What kind of events do you plan to use it for? Drag? Road Racing? Standing Mile?
Race Director
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From: long Island NY
TSP's machining process is crap from what I understand and I have personally seen one of there high dollar LSX block engines go kaboom for no good reason. If your going to farm out your build to a mainstream shop and value is very important to you take a look at AES. They appear to build a SOLID engine at a great price.
As far as cubic inches go...
What are your ultimate goals for the car?
What kind of events do you plan to use it for? Drag? Road Racing? Standing Mile?
As far as cubic inches go...
What are your ultimate goals for the car?
What kind of events do you plan to use it for? Drag? Road Racing? Standing Mile?
Safety Car
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I've got nothing but praise to say about my LME nitrous stroker motor. As to Texas Speed I had a motor from them years ago, couldn't comment since they moved shops and upgraded.
Le Mans Master
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I'm not saying your comment on TSP engine builds are right or wrong, but isn't judgeing them on one motor you seen blow a little harsh? I'm sure they have thousand other motors that are still strong. The only reason I'm commenting on this I'm soon to be also looking for a build and although I know who I think is going to build it, TPS was one of the one's I looked at. So if you no why the engine blew and it was proven their fault post your claim, if you don't have proof it's a false claim.
FYI, bearing clearances were a disaster across the board.
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I'm not saying your comment on TSP engine builds are right or wrong, but isn't judgeing them on one motor you seen blow a little harsh? I'm sure they have thousand other motors that are still strong. The only reason I'm commenting on this I'm soon to be also looking for a build and although I know who I think is going to build it, TPS was one of the one's I looked at. So if you no why the engine blew and it was proven their fault post your claim, if you don't have proof it's a false claim.
http://www.aesracing.net/product_info_390LS1.htm
Last edited by Blitzkrieg; Feb 20, 2013 at 08:46 PM.
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I said nothing that you don't know what your talking about just needed to post a fact, now you did. There is a vendor on here that I know of with at least 10 bad motors but I don't why and people constantly recommened them and I don't say nothing because I don't have facts in why it happened.
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I bought my shortblock used for a steal from an engine builder with a spec sheet. He had built it for himself. I lucked out. Knowing what I know now, and seeing what I've seen in the past I think I will pay a machine shop to do everything but assemble, check clearances myself, and then assemble it. I've never done it before, but this is rocket science. Get the proper tools and take your time.
Le Mans Master
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From: Your Sister's Bedroom
I said nothing that you don't know what your talking about just needed to post a fact, now you did. There is a vendor on here that I know of with at least 10 bad motors but I don't why and people constantly recommened them and I don't say nothing because I don't have facts in why it happened.
