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May 27, 2008 | 09:38 PM

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Bertram65

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Little off topic, but what do they have that lift arm lifting on in the last picture? the lift point is clearly visable and not being used.

May 28, 2008 | 12:01 AM

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Lobmoth1

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Good question, probably caused more damage... exactly why I'm not very excited about taking it to just any shop.

May 28, 2008 | 08:25 AM

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BLOWNBLUEZ06

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for the record, you could do a LS6 383 or an iron 408 with no wiring changes whatsoever. If you went with a 416 LS3 block, the wiring changes would be inexpensive and minimal. Relocate the knock sensors and cam sensor. 50 bucks in parts and the actual work is a joke. I would not hesitate to upgrade. Your car will make a ton more power and sell for more when you decide to sell it.

Here's the 383 shortblock from GMparts dealer, Scoggin and Dickey for 3949.00/ The 383 will have a forged crank, H beam rods and forged pistons.

http://www.sdparts.com/catalog/lsgen...kAssembly.aspx
the 402 is 4349.00 and the 416 is 4689.00. this is with forged crank, rods and pistons. Smokin' deal!