Need some Help Building Shortblock?
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Need some Help Building Shortblock?
Ive decided to go N/A with some nitrous. Im wanting to build the biggest cube motor i can in this 05 C6. Ive talked to some peope and they said they only regret in going with a 408 is not going bigger. Im guessing 440 is a good choice? Here are my questions? Any shops want to give me some quotes on part prices?
1. Who to buy 440 Shortblock from? TSP?
2. AFR 225s? Is this a good choice for this motor? Where to buy?
3. Will the 440 bolt right into the C6 without any changes. Im going to buy LG Headers. Do I buy the z06 headers or the c6 headers?
4. Fuel system? What are you guys doing with the fuel systems?
5. Clutch?
6. Cam selection? I dont want anything to crazy, just a nice lobe. who do i talk to?
7.I kno there are a bunch of little things i have to buy. Any suggestions?
1. Who to buy 440 Shortblock from? TSP?
2. AFR 225s? Is this a good choice for this motor? Where to buy?
3. Will the 440 bolt right into the C6 without any changes. Im going to buy LG Headers. Do I buy the z06 headers or the c6 headers?
4. Fuel system? What are you guys doing with the fuel systems?
5. Clutch?
6. Cam selection? I dont want anything to crazy, just a nice lobe. who do i talk to?
7.I kno there are a bunch of little things i have to buy. Any suggestions?
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Ive decided to go N/A with some nitrous. Im wanting to build the biggest cube motor i can in this 05 C6. Ive talked to some peope and they said they only regret in going with a 408 is not going bigger. Im guessing 440 is a good choice? Here are my questions? Any shops want to give me some quotes on part prices?
1. Who to buy 440 Shortblock from? TSP?
2. AFR 225s? Is this a good choice for this motor? Where to buy?
3. Will the 440 bolt right into the C6 without any changes. Im going to buy LG Headers. Do I buy the z06 headers or the c6 headers?
4. Fuel system? What are you guys doing with the fuel systems?
5. Clutch?
6. Cam selection? I dont want anything to crazy, just a nice lobe. who do i talk to?
7.I kno there are a bunch of little things i have to buy. Any suggestions?
1. Who to buy 440 Shortblock from? TSP?
2. AFR 225s? Is this a good choice for this motor? Where to buy?
3. Will the 440 bolt right into the C6 without any changes. Im going to buy LG Headers. Do I buy the z06 headers or the c6 headers?
4. Fuel system? What are you guys doing with the fuel systems?
5. Clutch?
6. Cam selection? I dont want anything to crazy, just a nice lobe. who do i talk to?
7.I kno there are a bunch of little things i have to buy. Any suggestions?
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o i will, Jeremy was just at our shop tuning some vehicles. He was so dam busy i really didnt want to bother him to much. just looking for some insite from everyone on the site.
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You can check out Texas Speed and GMPP for starters. DTE is using GMPP LS3 block, heads and intake for my 415 inch build - no bore only stroke. You can get a 454 from a stroked LS7.
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Call Roger at Horsepower Sales in Pompano. He's modded many of the vettes here in town. It's a family owned shop with fair prices and great work and they stand behind their work. 954-984-8040 or hpsflorida here on the board.
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you either need to resleeve or go LSx or warhawk to safely get to 441 with a heavy shot otherwise you will go through pistons. unless you want to spend $3k on a sheetmetal intake, you may want to consider ls7 style heads, ET or allpro. juice will necessitate thick head decks and larger primaries than 1 3/4. there are several large shops in the counrty who can provide a turn key solution, ECS, vet docs, cartech, LG, MTI and A&a in addition to the ones merntioned
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Hey Clayton, Pm Me When You Get A Chance, We Got The Guy For You Up Here, But I Am Not Gonna Post It On Here. Thats A Much Better Way Than Selling Your Coupe And Gettin A Z, Sleeper Factor! Its What Im Gonna Do When I Dont Use It As My Daily Driver
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Roger and team just installed a 430 in C5husker's car, it was a sweet job. See the pics in the Drag Race section of the forum.
Or come see it I'm person at Moroso this Saturday at our Corvette Challenge.
Or come see it I'm person at Moroso this Saturday at our Corvette Challenge.
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Do you have the links for these companies you mentioned? I cannot find anything on them. thanks.
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WWW.DTEPowertrain.com (Engine options are not up yet as DTE is undergoing a web design change - Call Phil)
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give us a call. we'll help you with any and all of your horsepower needs.
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Jonathan just did a nitrous install for me. 
Hope to test it Saturday night at the HorsePower Sales Corvette Challenege @ Moroso Gates open at 4:30 for those interested 