If I was to buy the crate engine what would I do about the wirering or computer and would it even mount up in my car?

 

You would need an LS7 PCM, wiring harness and software to tune out a bunch of crap. Besides, for the price you could have a shop install a 408 iron block that would put over 500hp to the tires....not just at the crank. So, why bother?

 

408 IRON BLOCK, I wouldnt need heads and intake and all the other stuff. How much do you think all of that would cost because ive been saving alot of money to build or buy a new engine and as soon as my income tax comes in I will have about 15grand to spend.

 

Need to upgrade the car aswell, wont be able to handle that much power if you plan on taking some people on.

 

What would I need to upgrade on the car I know the suspension and the rear end

 

This is just a guess but im gonna say transmission (not sure what the stocker can handle?).

 

katech did it and i think they used the stock pcm and just retuned it....im about 99% sure.

 

Check the sponsor section.

 

SSpdDmon,
Thanks for recommending us.

Jun10rp,
We have various head and cam packages that can be added to our 408 short block, and I welcome the opportunity to speak to you in hopes of finding the best combination to fit your needs. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions you may have.

Below is a picture of one of our complete 408 engines, just to show you what is included. This engine made 497rwhp/443 ft-lbs through a 4L60E, 4000 stall converter, and 12 bolt on a Mustang Dyno.

 

How much is that engine?

 

Pm Sent

 

uh oh.. i hope thats not an important bolt..

i kid i kid. i thought it was funny. im probably the only one.

 

You're looking at around $3999 for a LS2 Aluminum 402 shortblock. Stick some nasty heads on there, a nice bumpstick, and a FAST 90/90, and you'll have a 520+ rwhp motor with no problem (slightly less horsepower to the wheels if you have an automatic). You can do all that for WELL under $10,000... probably under $9000.

 

Until GM figures out why this is happening, might be best to cross the LS7 off your option list:

http://www.classicresto.com/mambo/content/view/128/43/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1550185

Those bearing pics =

 

Good shop + support local economy = OK in my book