454 LS block
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From: Ft Stewart, GA
Re: 454 LS block
Originally Posted by Demon SS
If you are spending $3999 on just the block, then be prepared to spend about $9100- $9400 on a short block. you could go cheaper but for a max effort 454ci I would recommend
Callies Magnum crank
Oliver Billet Rods
Diamond Forged Pistons w/File Fit rings
ARP main studs
of course this is just me, but no way would I throw $4k at just a block and then put budget parts in it
Callies Magnum crank
Oliver Billet Rods
Diamond Forged Pistons w/File Fit rings
ARP main studs
of course this is just me, but no way would I throw $4k at just a block and then put budget parts in it
I would like to keep the engine down bellow $25K If i decide not to go with a Blue Oval.
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From: Pewee Valley,Ky
Re: 454 LS block
Originally Posted by Cooter_Z28
My Fiancee put me on a budget... I told her how i liked it, she said get it. But its expencive baby. Do you want it? Yes. Then get it. But... Just get it.
I would like to keep the engine down bellow $25K If i decide not to go with a Blue Oval.
I would like to keep the engine down bellow $25K If i decide not to go with a Blue Oval.
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From: Ft Stewart, GA
Re: 454 LS block
Originally Posted by Demon SS
shoot me an email or a PM and tell me what you are looking to do and I can work you up a quote for a complete 454ci setup if you wish, give you an idea of what total cost of the engine would be. for 25K I could probably build the whole car, suspension, 9" Moser, tuning, drive shaft, drop in engine.
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Re: 454 LS block
Originally Posted by SnoFox
does this new warhawk block use the ls7 style cranks with the long snout or the ls1 style cranks? i have yet to read about it anywhere
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Re: 454 LS block
wow really? thats interesting :P i have a 4" ls1 crank i bought that was gonna be used in a sleeved ls1 block but by the time i get all that done it will nearly as much as a new warhawk block so im holding off till those come out. should be great! thnx for the info, i will probly contact them just to make sure but if thats true im amazed and glad.
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