Cheapest Shortblock?

95YellowGTbeasT

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I am in need of a shortblock i prefer to have new everything in it. Anyone know where i can get a new shortblock pretty cheap with good quality?

 

95YellowGTbeasT

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bump

 

RIO5.0

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Short of scoring something in the classifieds, DSS306 is a pretty sweet deal with all the new stuff...there still around 1400.00 or so...

 

95YellowGTbeasT

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what about a reman shortblock?

 

blksn955.o

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I got a DSS shortblock (pro bullet 306), after shipping it was 2,299.95. That was the main support, new forged rods, new forged pistons, ball./ blueprinted, prepped crank, assem. and shiped. SO it was a bit more inclusive(sp?) than there cheaper 302 setups.

I was looking into just a "kit" but after the cost of machine work and assem. parts the cost was way more expensive. I was tore between the CHP/DSS and went DSS as they were able to answer my questions better, and from what I have heard they are better at the 306 (more so on the long rod motors) setups than CHP.

now you could get a Ford crate motor they run alot more and you get hyper, pistons, stock rods, ect....

 

swingline

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Why do you need a new shortblock?

 

bjl95mustang

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Try looking around local. I found a stock rebuilt .30+ sb in my area for $400.

 

95YellowGTbeasT

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swingline said:

Why do you need a new shortblock?

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My rings are going bad in my stock one.

Nick

 

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95YellowGTbeasT said:

My rings are going bad in my stock one.

Nick

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so u need new rings, not a new block, If you prefer to have everything new in it, just have your block rebuilt

 

Rootus

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The cheapest drop-in ready to go shortblock I know of is the Ford rebuilds, Summit sells them for around $1250 or so. I'd spend a little extra and at least get the base bullet 306 from DSS for 1500 bucks.

Dave

 

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You don't want a new block do you? That would be just a waste of money if you ask me =) Just buy a block from a salvage for $50, and take it to you local machine shop. Tell them what you want done, and have them magnaflux it (checks for cracks) and I would recommend balancing the bottom end.