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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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TSP has a 408 long block for 6600 bucks,has anyone used this set-up,and is it worth it,I was thinking about going with A&A F/I but now I'm thinking about their set-up which would give me the 550rwhp that i would like,plus it would be a forged motor for when 550 isn't enough anymore I could add the F/I.Can this be done for the same or maybe less than the 8500 it would take for the F/I.Or am I missing something and it would cost me 10 g's to do the 408?? any input would help.TIA
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u will need 1 7/8 headers, fast 90/90, and a bunch of other supporting mods to get even close to 550rwhp

if u put that 408 in a stock car, look for 450-470rwhp
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I have one now, and i love it. Never did dyno it without the FI, but that motor has put up with hell. Would buy again in a heart beat!!
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u will need 1 7/8 headers, fast 90/90, and a bunch of other supporting mods to get even close to 550rwhp

if u put that 408 in a stock car, look for 450-470rwhp
I have a email into TSP and I hope to hear back from them soon.What else would be needed?? Could I have them put in a more agressive cam to get more out of it? I'm just thinking ahead here if 550 gets to be not enough,I would have an engine that I could continue to build up,other than just having my stock engine with F/I.
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I have one now, and i love it. Never did dyno it without the FI, but that motor has put up with hell. Would buy again in a heart beat!!
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