Have the motor at the machine shop prepping for a 408 build. It's either let them put the whole bottom end together or do it myself. Has anyone put one together that can give me some pros and cons about putting one together

 

I've put lots of them together, if you have never done one.....don't let the 408 be your first. That's a lot of money to blow if you screw up.

 

Please elobrate, I know there is a process and a couple specialty tools.

 

Great attention to detail is imperative, so is cleanliness. If you don't have the proper tools, accurate torque specs (not internet posted specs), angle gauge, and the patience to clean all the oil passages in the block and crank....and check em twice then let the machine shop do it.

 

Also if you are using aftermarket rod bolts, you need to use a stretch gauge.

 

I haven't done nothing that big but is it possible by just taking time and making sure everything sits right etc

 

I was thinking bout letting them do it. Nad just trying to save some money hahah. I can do everything else from the long block.

 

Anything is possible, but a stroker kit is a nice chunk of cabbage, your going to hate yourself if you kill the engine on the first startup.

 

Yup true.

 

Now where can I find some bolts for the bottom main. Does arp make them.