How much can just the block handle?
08-25-2009, 02:05 PM
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Maybe my choice of words was not right, I'm talking about a pre-built short block, with a forged rotating assembly.
08-25-2009, 02:15 PM
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08-25-2009, 02:25 PM
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yeah an entire forged short block is runnin 4500-5500 maybe more...i can keep the stock block and get a forged rotating assembly for less than 2k
Bottom left package
http://haneymotorsport.com/HMS%204.6...ing%20Kits.htm
Bottom left package
http://haneymotorsport.com/HMS%204.6...ing%20Kits.htm
08-25-2009, 02:29 PM
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Man, you guys are lucky. I hate being so young and not having a "real" job. I cant wait to finish school and get something that pays a bit higher then <20k a year so i can start considering mods like this.
How much does it cost for forged internals with install?
and what else would you need? Internals, blower, suspension, clutch, and tranny?
How much does it cost for forged internals with install?
and what else would you need? Internals, blower, suspension, clutch, and tranny?
08-25-2009, 02:35 PM
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Income is all relative...
Between my wife and I we make 6 figures..but with a mortgage, my wife taking college courses at night, my oldest in college, one car payment, car insurance and maintenance for three cars, a cat, a dog, property taxes, health insurance, groceries for 5 people, pool supplies, yard maintenance, Electricity bill of $350 a month during the summer (AZ summers suck!!!), 401Ks, Savings, and my two other kids in Jr High and High school, that money gets blown pretty fast.
Notice i didn't even mention other things like cell phone, heating gas, cable, etc, etc, etc.
Good god, *I* need a better paying job
Between my wife and I we make 6 figures..but with a mortgage, my wife taking college courses at night, my oldest in college, one car payment, car insurance and maintenance for three cars, a cat, a dog, property taxes, health insurance, groceries for 5 people, pool supplies, yard maintenance, Electricity bill of $350 a month during the summer (AZ summers suck!!!), 401Ks, Savings, and my two other kids in Jr High and High school, that money gets blown pretty fast.
Notice i didn't even mention other things like cell phone, heating gas, cable, etc, etc, etc.
Good god, *I* need a better paying job
08-25-2009, 02:35 PM
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Man, you guys are lucky. I hate being so young and not having a "real" job. I cant wait to finish school and get something that pays a bit higher then <20k a year so i can start considering mods like this.
How much does it cost for forged internals with install?
and what else would you need? Internals, blower, suspension, clutch, and tranny?
How much does it cost for forged internals with install?
and what else would you need? Internals, blower, suspension, clutch, and tranny?
08-25-2009, 02:44 PM
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your list of parts deserves better than just a forged rotating assembly.
do it right the first time around, or you will be right back in there later on down the road to fix something broken.
I personally would buy a Forged Short-block that has been stroked out to a 5.0. Re-use the current heads with a little port/polish work and better valve/springs.
then you could easily run 15-20 psi with a twin turbo setup and have a wicked motor...not to mention probably 350-375 hp when the turbo's aren't spooled & boosting
do it right the first time around, or you will be right back in there later on down the road to fix something broken.
I personally would buy a Forged Short-block that has been stroked out to a 5.0. Re-use the current heads with a little port/polish work and better valve/springs.
then you could easily run 15-20 psi with a twin turbo setup and have a wicked motor...not to mention probably 350-375 hp when the turbo's aren't spooled & boosting
08-25-2009, 02:50 PM
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your list of parts deserves better than just a forged rotating assembly.
do it right the first time around, or you will be right back in there later on down the road to fix something broken.
I personally would buy a Forged Short-block that has been stroked out to a 5.0. Re-use the current heads with a little port/polish work and better valve/springs.
then you could easily run 15-20 psi with a twin turbo setup and have a wicked motor...not to mention probably 350-375 hp when the turbo's aren't spooled & boosting
do it right the first time around, or you will be right back in there later on down the road to fix something broken.
I personally would buy a Forged Short-block that has been stroked out to a 5.0. Re-use the current heads with a little port/polish work and better valve/springs.
then you could easily run 15-20 psi with a twin turbo setup and have a wicked motor...not to mention probably 350-375 hp when the turbo's aren't spooled & boosting
08-25-2009, 03:40 PM
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you plan on installing the rotating assembly yourself? if not, a built short block may be a better idea. i am looking towards a FRPP aluminator $4500, stock displacement and stroke, run my stock heads and cams and run 550 rwhp on the street. then i can use my stock block for my next project or sell it.
