Short Block Q

[needmoreboost]

Hey guys,


Just currious, I am really torn between which route to go at the moment. I either want to buy a 2.3KB or a JLP short block w/ stock everything else. My question is since their short block is slightly bored and balanced, which route would net me more horsepower with a moderate tune? I guess ultimately which route would be best to start with. Within the year i would like to have both the KB and the short block, but like i stated just currious which would be best to start with thanks guys!

 

[bda1855]

Hey guys,


Just currious, I am really torn between which route to go at the moment. I either want to buy a 2.3KB or a JLP short block w/ stock everything else. My question is since their short block is slightly bored and balanced, which route would net me more horsepower with a moderate tune? I guess ultimately which route would be best to start with. Within the year i would like to have both the KB and the short block, but like i stated just currious which would be best to start with thanks guys!

Get a built short block... you will be able to throw more at your motor with the built shortblock than with just teh KB....

get a built Shortblock and Ported and polished heads and cams... you will love it!

 

[needmoreboost]

Yeah having a bullet proof bottom end is definately a nice idea.... what would be expected HP gains with a short block at stock boost ?

 

[FleeMan]

You shouldnt see much of a gain if everything else is stock. It would just make your life happier and easier when you start modding it and upping the boost. Ive seen some people make well over 500 to the wheel on a built block with a stock eaton.

 

[needmoreboost]

thanks for the info guys i appreciate it!

 

[SWThomas]

Built block for sure.

 

[CHUXSVT]

short block.

 

[Dusten]

another vote for the shortblock. For two reason's... A) piece of mind.
B) you can sell your stock block, before you blow it up

 

[needmoreboost]

"""""another vote for the shortblock. For two reason's... A) piece of mind.
B) you can sell your stock block, before you blow it up"""""


I didnt even think of B.... how much would a stock block with just over 40k go for?

 

[Dusten]

not sure. But there are always guys blowing up there motors. Even if its like 800 or so, its enough to offset some of the cost. You could also save money, and have someone local build your short block

 

[svtpwr02]

get a built block and stick a ported heaton and a 150 shot

 

[00SVT]

Get the shortblock, then you can turn up the boost:-D