Final selection of 408 build parts

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11-20-2006, 10:51 PM

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I dont think the forged crank is required but if it makes you feel better, ok.
Upgrade the lifters as mentioned
Spring for the 96# injectors now or buy them when you go FI.
Oil pan gasket
Hurry up!

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11-21-2006, 10:33 AM

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What power adder are you going with? Turbo? Im waiting on my 408 to be built right now. Im just gonna run HC NA for a couple years then put a D1SC on.

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11-21-2006, 11:36 AM

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Turbo. That's the plan for me too, build the 408 now and go turbo when I can afford to.

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11-21-2006, 12:17 PM

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Intake manifolds - I am going to stick with a stock one - trying to decide between LS6, LS2, and SSR. Thoughts?

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11-21-2006, 08:55 PM

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you mind asking how much will the 408 conversion set you back at???

pm me if you dont want to post up..

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11-22-2006, 11:24 AM

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Hmmm looks like my pricing post got deleted. Not sure why? Mods - if the one who deleted it can PM me with a reason just so I understand that would be great. ap2002 - I'll PM it to you.

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11-22-2006, 11:29 AM

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Anyway....I changed a few things and got everything ordered today. Pistons are custom, so that may take 2-3 weeks, so hopefully I'll be up and running in a month or so.

Crank Callies DragonSlayer
Main studs ARP
Rods Compstar
Rod bolts ARP 2000
Pistons Diamond 11576 (in-bore -28cc dish - custom cut for 1/16, 1/16, 3/16 rings
Piston rings Total Seal MS3690-35
Oil pump Melling stock replacement
Timing chain LS2 timing set
Cam bolts ARP
Camshaft Vinci Trucker (already have this one - temporary till FI)
Lifters SDPC LS2/LS7 style
Pushrods Hardened
Rocker Arms stock
Valve springs dual
Retainers titanium
Valves Stainless
Heads WCCH stage 2 317's (74cc)
Head gaskets Cometic .03
Head bolts ARP studs (make sure I get 12 point)
Intake manifold SSR manifold
Fuel injectors 42#'ers
Crank balancer bolt ARP

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12-13-2006, 05:06 PM

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where are you at on this? any new pics ?

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12-13-2006, 05:23 PM

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Yep I got almost all of the parts, still waiting on a few minor things, but I took the block and rotating assy to the machine shop last Friday. If all goes well I will have an assembled short block back in my possession by this Friday. Of not, middle of next week.

If I get it back on Friday I should be back up and running this weekend, barring any show-stopping problems

This is the thread I have been updating. I'll make a new one once I start getting things back and assembled.
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=380102

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