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blk418notch

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hey guys whats up, what do ya guys think of the DSS short block (408) or (418). i heard they werent good blocks . let me know thanks alot
 

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www.rnhperformance.net = Rick 91GT's company, much better choice and probally get a better deal.

Many dss customers seem happy, but some are not. Watch out for these inexpensive places, who's parts are they using? You get what you pay for. That doesn't mean that you need all forged billet parts, but at least get good cast parts.
 
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+1 for Rick

Also, I have heard mixed reports about DSS. Lots of good, but a handfull of bad as well. Id rather have it built locally so if there are problems, you can get help first hand. JMO..
 
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hey guys i appreciate it, wheres this rick guys place at?
 

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Rick would be a good choice

DSS is a fine choice, if you get as much sales as they do with their shortblocks your going to get some "cons" out of them or customers to complain. Who is to say that it wasn't the buyer's (owners) fault for messing up the shortblock?

Complain about block splitting?

Complain about p-v clearance problems?

How did they break it in?

Most likely due to the owner of the block, not the saler is my point.
 
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