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Best Place to get a 408 Kit

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Slobin3d

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I picked up my new, used motor and want to start collecting parts. Where is the best place to get a 408 kit? I checked Suumit and Jegs and they have 408 longblocks and runners but no stroker kits. I also Checked CJPony and didn't see one there.


In addition this block will need machine work, needs Bored, and line honed. How much should I expect to pay for such work? I've never had such major work done and don't want to be taken advantage of. I've been looking at several local Machine shops, asking about them and getting opinions and think I have 1-2 that I've not heard anything bad about...
 

woodsnake

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Have you shopped C.H.I.? http://www.coasthigh.com/
 

Slobin3d

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woodsnake said:
Have you shopped C.H.I.? http://www.coasthigh.com/
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I have not before, thanks for the link.

Any others?
 
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Coast High here too. I also recommend buying a longblock aswell. assembly is not as fun as one might think.
 

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I've purchased from Coast High Performance as well and I was happy with the service/price.
 

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Im currently in the market as well and ive been talking to D.S.S Racing they seem to have some very quality parts and have been very helpful in the process

Dssracing.com
 

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I would consider buying a long block, except that I already have 2 351W blocks, 1 Solid pushrod and the other a Hydro motor
 
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I used a SCAT kit...they have different levels deppending on your goals for the motor....I opted for the fully forged option...not the cheapest kit out there but quality is top notch!
 

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Try talking to Woody about a shortblock http://www.fordstrokers.com/ When I built my 408 I bought a rotating assembly from Scat..
 
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