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This is what it means in my particular case. Pro Auto Techniques in FL. Mongoose 500 package:
Mongoose 500 @ 382 cubic inches
4"Stroke Forged Crankshaft
11.5:1 Compression Forged Pistons
6.125 Billet Connecting Rods (Rotating assembly precision balanced, complete engine assembly prepped and blueprinted.)
Stage III New Billet Camshaft
Fully Ported Mongoose Power Flow Cylinder Heads (New stainless lightweight valves, titanium retainers, heavy duty springs, proprietary porting and chamber work.)
Full Length 1 3/4 Ceramic Coated Headers
LS6 Air Force Filter Assembly
Max Flow Mass Air Sensor
Max Flow Ported Throttle Body
Mongoose Tri Flow Exhaust System
Custom PCM Programming
Emblem Package ( Included w/ package installation at our facility )
424 HP Rear Wheels 6-Speed
433 Ft. Lbs. of Torque
380 Ft. Lbs. of Torque at 2500 RPM!
$9,312.59
Hey...let's try this again. WHAT'S A MONGOOSE PACKAGE?
If the car has the Corvette concepts mongoose package... It means airbox and sticker, sometimes headers. All hp increases reported at the crank. They are a small bolt-on shop.
What we mean is buyer beware. That said, the company you ordered your parts from is not a vendor here nor is this a vendor many of us would send you to. Since we drive Corvettes many companies take advantage of our percieved deep pockets. My advice is to shop around, just because someone SEEMS like they know what they are talking about, does not mean they do. Remember, the nice man on the end of the phone that knows everything, is trying to seperate you from your money. Try dealing with the vendors here on the forum as well as recommendations of those of us here. We will help when possible.
What we mean is buyer beware. That said, the company you ordered your parts from is not a vendor here nor is this a vendor many of us would send you to. Since we drive Corvettes many companies take advantage of our percieved deep pockets. My advice is to shop around, just because someone SEEMS like they know what they are talking about, does not mean they do. Remember, the nice man on the end of the phone that knows everything, is trying to seperate you from your money. Try dealing with the vendors here on the forum as well as recommendations of those of us here. We will help when possible.
i have a Delco/Mongoose 400 system, after it was completed the car has a little over 400HP and it cost about me about 1,800.00 installed.
Iam very happy with it.....
all i need are a set of chrome fender badges!!!
This seems like a reasonable $$ to HP ratio. If you wanted to get into the 500 HP range, then I would suggest dealing with a really well respected engine shop, as mentioned in the other posts.
It's not too awfull darn hard to get to 400HP, and you did so at a reasonable price. Can't the Mongoose guys give you appropriate badging - after all, your one of their customers????
Stage 1
997-98 LS1 Power Pak, Includes K&N Filter and Fuel Re-curve Vacuum Line.
Stage 2
Includes Stage I, Plus Ignition Timing Tricker, Throttle Body Coolant Bypass, 180 Degree Thermostat, Max Modified Air Flow Sensor (Exchange-Core Deposit Required of $125-), plus a Delco/Mongoose Performance Badge
Stage 3 400hp*
ncludes Stages I & II, Plus Low Resistance Ignition System With Low Resistance Red Wires, Low Resistance Plugs, Aluminized Solid Steel Exhaust, (Other Exhaust Systems Available), Performance Badges.
By Mail Order $1299 + $70 S&H
* All Horsepower Ratings Are Flywheel Estimates Based On Actual Dyno Runs On Like Vehicles.
Last edited by Stangkiller; Jun 27, 2006 at 10:41 AM.