Doing homework on finally going " BUILT"

[Lightning Struck]

Well after looking at the crazy expensive long and short block's offered by various vendors Im thinking of getting a build kit from JDM and having my engine done by my regular shop around the corner. I can get the entire kit ( rods / pistons / rings / oilpump / bearings / studs ) for 1700 with a rating of 1000hp. I would come out cheaper this way rather than paying the 4300 for a shortblock :blah2:. Now I have to decide on what route to take with my heads, there are several places that do porting on them and im thinking of having JLP do it ( they are expensive but have excellent results with them ). Cams are going to be compxe278ah.......and as for the blower im still on the hunt for a 2.3KB but if I dont find one before I get the parts for the build I may just go with the big Whipple Depends on how bad my feelings get hurt from the loss in weight in my wallet. :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: Pretty much the same build that most L owners do and nets 600-700rwhp and 700+rwtq that should get me to and from LOWES or HOMEDEPOT pretty quick dont ya think :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh:

 

[GaryG]

thats gonna be bad ass man, can u say "GOT LOPE"?

 

[Lightning Struck]

yea there are a lot of guys going built now, a butt load right around me ( less than 75 miles away ) im tired of reading about all these other L's in the 10's so I need to do something about it :coolsmiley:

 

[Red96GT]

How will your transmission and rear like this? :knuppel2:

 

[Lightning Struck]

How will your transmission and rear like this? :knuppel2:

9 inch rear in the L's NOT a 8 :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: there are Ls in the 9's on the stock rear. The trans can hold it, although a re-build is a smart choice.......however in my case I dont beat on my L EVER so to be honest im not worried about failure due to excessive beatings on it.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

The 4r70w is pretty stout, the 4r100 is crazy tough. If you have the time Dave, you may want to just screw it together yourself. It's super-easy, even if it's your first time, just take your time, keep everything clean and go slowly. Plenty of use on here can help you out.

As for head's, I always loved my VT/Foxlake heads, but it really kind of comes down to who you trust, they are all ultimately pretty close to one another.

 

[Lightning Struck]

The 4r70w is pretty stout, the 4r100 is crazy tough. If you have the time Dave, you may want to just screw it together yourself. It's super-easy, even if it's your first time, just take your time, keep everything clean and go slowly. Plenty of use on here can help you out.

As for head's, I always loved my VT/Foxlake heads, but it really kind of comes down to who you trust, they are all ultimately pretty close to one another.

Dave????? hey pal im NOT Dave :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

Brian is me :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: Ill have my shop do the work, I dont have the tools or garage to do it myself....plus Id rather have a REAL speed shop doing the work instead of a amateur like myself .....pics of the shop and the owners new drag car in the works....

and picutres of MY shop....




























:hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: see?? Im garage/shop less :nonono: :nonono: :nonono: :nonono: speaking of Foxlake they use to be a partner of the owners in his old Outlaw car years and years ago so they could be a option on the head port.....but im still leaning toward JLP sicne Lightnings ARE what they do....and about all they do.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Duur, I read Lightning and assumed, see what happens when I assume? :hammer:

I failed reading comprehension.

 

[Lightning Struck]

Duur, I read Lightning and assumed, see what happens when I assume? :hammer:

I failed reading comprehension.

:rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: I wish I had a garage to set up a home shop, but its NOT in the future ( short term anyway ) :crying: but on the positive side, this one is about .2 of a mile from my house and is owned by a long time friend of mine so labor charge is always low.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Well then you can pop in and bug them, so that's awesome.

Have you done any valvebody mods? And which trans does your truck have?

 

[bigjohnson4.6gt]

phat, screw the kb 2.3 just go for the gold and get the whipple

 

[Lightning Struck]

phat, screw the kb 2.3 just go for the gold and get the whipple

money is going to be the issue there man, I can get the 2.3KB for 2k compared to the whipp that would cost me at least 1,500 MORE :nonono:

Well then you can pop in and bug them, so that's awesome.

Have you done any valvebody mods? And which trans does your truck have?

already have a custom valve body, that was the FIRST mod done :boink: and i have the 4R100

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Then you should be set for the trans for quite awhile

 

[94Pro-5.0]

that sounds like its going to be a badass L

 

[Petek]

Your L is the shiznit. Good luck with the build!

 

[Lightning Struck]

thanks guys, calling tomorrow and getting quotes on head porting

 

[Fets]

Ima buy a SRT8 ram and whip that ass. kidding, L>SRT8

Good luck with that Dave uh I mean Brian. IF you never beat on it, whats the point of going built, just to say you have it? lulz

 

[GaryG]

Ima buy a SRT8 ram and whip that ass. kidding, L>SRT8

Good luck with that Dave uh I mean Brian. IF you never beat on it, whats the point of going built, just to say you have it? lulz

isnt it a SRT10?

 

[realitygt]

Ima buy a SRT8 ram and whip that ass. kidding, L>SRT8

Good luck with that Dave uh I mean Brian. IF you never beat on it, whats the point of going built, just to say you have it? lulz

isnt it a SRT10?

that's whati thought too

 

[Lightning Struck]

Ima buy a SRT8 ram and whip that ass. kidding, L>SRT8

Good luck with that Dave uh I mean Brian. IF you never beat on it, whats the point of going built, just to say you have it? lulz

just the satisfaction of knowing its " there" :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: No I do NOT beat on my truck......I would say honestly that it sees a WOT romp once a week and thats it. Other than that I rarely get into it hard enough to even make any boost. Even though this is the way I drive it, that wont deter me from going built and making serious power. Its all in the fun of motorsports I guess.......and of course it has to make a pass or two down the 1320