Alright guys I'm doing a budget build, I am going to put Lbz rods, and delip lb7 pistons. Going to key the crank and cam, and do arp main studs. What do you think is a fair price for machine work and labor? I've got the rods, pistons, crank, and block. Just need it put together and balanced. I know this isn't the best option out there but I don't have the cash to put Carrillo rods in, and they sure as hell are better than my LLY rods I have in it now. It's 650 hp to the wheels, it's a weekend toy/ sled puller. Trucks got a 63.5 billet cheetah so it won't make more than 700hp. I just want it to be more reliable think this is a good way to go?
Budget build opinions
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I get why everyone says save up for the Carillos, but that is a big cost increase.
I am about to do a very similar build to the OP, and it would more than double the cost. It is the difference between driving it this summer, or the summer after with rods. I wish I was one of the people who put away $1k in savings a month, but I am still paying down school, car, and home loans. I'd rather have the truck half-assed (~650 HP) but running, than continuing to sit in the hangar looking sad for another year or more to get an extra ~100 HP.
I am about to do a very similar build to the OP, and it would more than double the cost. It is the difference between driving it this summer, or the summer after with rods. I wish I was one of the people who put away $1k in savings a month, but I am still paying down school, car, and home loans. I'd rather have the truck half-assed (~650 HP) but running, than continuing to sit in the hangar looking sad for another year or more to get an extra ~100 HP.
X2 I am going to take the chance and run all lml parts in my burban It will have delipped and cut down down a little for lower compresson and running 80 overs bc that's what I have and running a 64mm ihi see how it goes. Cheap budget build.
I wish I would have gone with Carillo's right off but I was tired of trying to save up the cash. Hind sight is 20/20 right.
If you're getting it balanced go with a billet flex plate and better damper. At least make it good to 650. I've replaced broken flex plates on 500 hp trucks.
My machine work was like $500 for the exact same thing you're doing. But as stated it will vary greatly by location.
If you're getting it balanced go with a billet flex plate and better damper. At least make it good to 650. I've replaced broken flex plates on 500 hp trucks.
My machine work was like $500 for the exact same thing you're doing. But as stated it will vary greatly by location.
Being that your going to use a mix of parts the motor must be balanced.
I am lucky I have great relationship with my neighbor who does all my machine work in trade I give him fill lol to easy
