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iTrader: (1)

I've gotten 2 different quotes for building a 416 stroker that range from $7500-$8000 using strong equipment but, I found a 416 assembled shortblock from Mast for $5300. After all is said and done i.e. new cam, injecters, pushrods, etc which option would end up cheaper?

pasadenaman

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If you have it built, at least you know whats all in your engine, forged, not forged etc... See if you can get a spec sheet on both and post it up here. People can chime in better when they know whats in each. The members here will know better than I do once the spec sheet is available. They can point out the weak points in each and give you an advantage of just paying a little more for the build if its built.

MikeGyver

iTrader: (5)

"Assembled short block" implies that it already has a cam, chain and gears. Why would you ask about injectors, won't you need new ones for either engine? Including new heads, my 408 assembled was a pubic hair under 10 Gs, if that helps you any.

MSURacing

iTrader: (1)

$5300 for a shortblock seems really, really expensive!!!!!
You should be able to get a complete shortblock shipped to you ready for whatever you want to throw at it for $3599. That is without a cam, but cams don't cost $1700!!!!

LS1TRUCKGUY

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Casey2323

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tarinitup

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look at the ls1tech classifieds and get it for under 4k. Might be a 408 but doubt there is alot of difference between it and a 416.

TVI

The 416 shortblock is more than likely L92/LS3 based which are aluminum blocks. You'll pay more for these where as most 408 deals you find are cast iron blocks, much cheaper.

For comparison sake, a new LQ9 bare cast iron block goes for approx. $750 & a new L92 bare aluminum block goes for a little over $1400. Prices from SDPC, sponsor to the right.->

Edit: just found this. SDPC sells a L92 416 shortblock for $4689.
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/ls-g...block-assembly