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Oh, so you ARE going with a whole new short block... Why not just rework the stock block? Are you going fully forged or saving some cash?
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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Originally Posted by
Chewy
Oh, so you ARE going with a whole new short block... Why not just rework the stock block? Are you going fully forged or saving some cash?
If getting whole new short block, I'm still curious why not a 419?
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Originally Posted by
Chewy
Oh, so you ARE going with a whole new short block... Why not just rework the stock block? Are you going fully forged or saving some cash?
keeping the original block.
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Ok... They must be shipping all the internal parts or you dropped off the stock block and they're doing the work and shipping it back.
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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Originally Posted by
travis gore
keeping the original block.
I'm all confused 
. Keeping it to store it or using it for the 404 build?
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Lol
We are building Travis block with livernois stroker kit.
You know, his parts come off and we put new parts in.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
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this site is hardcore modding central.
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Ok, now I'm on board again. Thanks for setting me straight. Now let the build begin...
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Kit was ordered today, with all the good stuff.
Rest in Peace Charlie!
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RichsGreyGT
this site is hardcore modding central.
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Let the fun begin! Drove mine last night... SO much fun to be able to just barely tap the gas and have the the tires just light up.
2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!
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bought the cam bearings today from Livernois. They were balancing the crankshaft today shipping tomorrow. I cant believe that GM wanted so much for theirs and they are not coated.
I think that all is left is an oil pump. Pulling the engine this weekend. Everything should be here by Tuesday.
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