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Old May 29, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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I ain't sure what its called but I seen it somewhere before. Its a full plastic long block used for setting an engine in a frame to line everything up for clearance. Whats it called and how much and where can I get me one? I am looking for a genIII to build twin turbo on an engine stand before I go through the trouble doin it on me back.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Summit racing has them. i dont remember how much but there not to bad.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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just find a junk longblock, the plastic ones are like 500 if I remember right
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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is there a name for them?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Here's the link to summit

mock up block
Seems like a junk block would be more economical
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Plywood and 2X4's are pretty cheap. Get some rough measurements and build a mock up. $400 for a plastic replica is insane!
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Originally Posted by 1SlowHoe
Plywood and 2X4's are pretty cheap. Get some rough measurements and build a mock up. $400 for a plastic replica is insane!

yeah I didn't realize how much they were. Any body got a used one for sale?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Here is a link to what your wanting Replica Motors. I was thinking of getting one of these but they are too expensive. I have seen a couple being sold on ProTouring.net a couple of times, but what I have decided to do for my project and I have seen others do it is just go over to LS1Tech and buy a blown or cracked LS1 block, the aluminum makes it a little bit easier to handle and move around. They usually go for around $100. Or you can check with your engine builder, mine said I could borrow one of his LSX blocks he has laying around for a few weeks.
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