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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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decided to sell my procharger set up and go N/A, currently runnin a LS1 stock block, hand massaged 243 heads from previous owner.

id like to score a forged bottom and send out the heads I have for the treatment, and install a lumpy cam.

what I need is help in deciding on a forged short block and best outfit to purchase from. is it possible to buy a forged short block under 3k?

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Lingenfelter sells one for just a bit over 3K.
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Lingenfelter sells one for just a bit over 3K.
Thank you, comes in right around 3900.00 with the few add ons required, best price I've seen for forged bottom end and aluminum block.

Joe
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Buying mine from Jeremy Schwanke. Just a little over $3200 and ready for boost
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Lingenfelter parts come with a built in up charge, but you can use the decal. So, why are you ditching your SC? Tired of the power?
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Lingenfelter parts come with a built in up charge, but you can use the decal. So, why are you ditching your SC? Tired of the power?
Never installed, like do do some track time and feel a n/a set up will suit me better.
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erl is the other big mail order house that churns out a LOT of performance engines
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erl is the other big mail order house that churns out a LOT of performance engines
I think is this outfit that had great prices but were using components that weren't familiar in name... Scat??
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Originally Posted by Cedarberry
I think is this outfit that had great prices but were using components that weren't familiar in name... Scat??
http://www.erlperformance.com/gm-ls-...e-short-blocks

wiseco and compstar
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Originally Posted by racebum
thanks for the link and your time huntin it up for me, much appreciated
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I never dealt with the but just another option..

http://www.texas-speed.com/c-410-eng...t-to-suit.aspx
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I never dealt with the but just another option..

http://www.texas-speed.com/c-410-eng...t-to-suit.aspx
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These guys are great, and have several options.

https://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-.../sdl92sb416d10
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http://aesracing.net/product_info_390LS1.htm

I've been looking at this.
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Originally Posted by junk c5
you get similar parts at ERL, a big name shop and a lighter block. iron blocks add a lot of weight to the nose
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Originally Posted by racebum
you get similar parts at ERL, a big name shop and a lighter block. iron blocks add a lot of weight to the nose
wonder why ERL only rates their setup good to only 600hp while AES has 1200hp using same internals? Block material?
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Originally Posted by zeevette
These guys are great, and have several options.

https://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-.../sdl92sb416d10
I have dealt with them before and man the customer service was fantastic!!!
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Thanks for the references guys, we appreciate it!

We can build you anything you want, and at a competitive price. If you're interested just shoot me a PM with some more information on what you want and I'll price out building exactly what you need.
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