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« on: February 17, 2009, 03:23:33 PM » |
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Well, I guess I should have started one of these a while ago. But here goes, I am about to purchase a new short block from somewhere:
Livernois 298ci stroker shortblock is 4999.99
Aluminator (FRPP cobra motor) from Honolulu Ford WITH HPM discount 4300.00 + 900.00 Shipping ?!?!?!?!?
Modular Performance - awaiting price quote, but he said block wouldn't be done till the 3rd of April
So I will see what happens... more to follow
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2009, 03:36:51 PM » |
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i thought honolulu ford was giving us 10% and no shipping. so let me check my math
4500 x 90% = 4050 + no shipping = 4050. what's up w/ hon ford?
but keep us posted on the build and short block situation.
are you going to use your stock heads and cam?
what's the shipping from Livernois?
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2009, 04:22:12 PM » |
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My thoughts exactly about honolulu ford..... and Livernois hasn't replied to my email yet. For now I plan on just changing out the short block and the supercharger pulley. After Maui is a whole different story  |
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2009, 05:43:05 PM » |
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Livernois told me $1400-$1800 for shipping. I hope they do better for you.
Hon Ford shipping should be free if its a regular shipment, only charge for rush.(talk to Brian the parts manager)
Cheapest shipping and most bang for the buck by far was Modualr Performance. Did you talk to John?
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2009, 05:46:30 PM » |
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I called him this morning and he is going to get a quote for me. I hope it's better than the others.
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2009, 06:15:24 PM » |
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Livernois told me $1400-$1800 for shipping. I hope they do better for you.
Hon Ford shipping should be free if its a regular shipment, only charge for rush.(talk to Brian the parts manager)
Cheapest shipping and most bang for the buck by far was Modualr Performance. Did you talk to John?
WOW! I'm getting my long block shipped from MS for ~900 bucks.  |
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I can plug your rear hole if you want.
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2009, 07:40:35 PM » |
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yeaqh, I told them to eat a dick
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2009, 08:34:33 PM » |
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No shit!  |
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I can plug your rear hole if you want.
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2009, 08:43:08 PM » |
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yeaqh, I told them to eat a dick
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for the record... Reid is gay, not a crybaby
Moke Division!
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2009, 08:43:47 PM » |
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good call Tony
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« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2009, 11:28:22 PM » |
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Even if Honlulu Ford does not charge shipping because it was regular shipped, there is still the 4.715% GET to pay and on $4300 it is just over $202. So the total is $4502.
I think right now, Honlulu Ford has got to back off from certain discounts so their losses won't be so large. Can't be helped. Ever wondered just how slow they must be right now?
That stuff all aside, the Livernois package is easily over $6k by the time landed if the shipping price they told BB was such.
The question then becomes 4.6L versus the 4.9L stroker...I like the stroker for the greater torque capability. Too bad the bores weren't stock 3.80" diameter bores with a 0.060" overbore capability/
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2009, 08:19:05 AM » |
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The question then becomes 4.6L versus the 4.9L stroker...I like the stroker for the greater torque capability. Too bad the bores weren't stock 3.80" diameter bores with a 0.060" overbore capability/
Why stop there. They make a 6.0L kit already! |
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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2009, 08:50:24 AM » |
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The question then becomes 4.6L versus the 4.9L stroker...I like the stroker for the greater torque capability. Too bad the bores weren't stock 3.80" diameter bores with a 0.060" overbore capability/
Why stop there. They make a 6.0L kit already! dat true!!! why? oh! Got to put that engine in a S197. Tight-I know the 6.0L is based on the 5.4L and that block is in the GT-500s. Just got to be an aluminumnummummnum block. Thank you Robert Yates. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2009, 01:45:09 PM » |
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Update to yesterday:
Livernois 298ci stroker motor $4999.99 plus $499.00 shipping and a $200 for a suggested container vice the pallet for shipping.
And a MMR 5.0 STROKER Street Mod 950 (up to 950HP) Shortblock for $3,199.99 with $610 shipping plus 100 discount off the block to help with shipping costs. ($4,272.97 with these upgrades: Aluminum Block,ARP 2000 Rod Bolt Upgrade, MMR windage tray and hardware kit , MMR block side bolts)
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« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2009, 02:28:29 PM » |
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i've heard bad things about MMR customer service. http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11445but i have no personal experience w/ them so it's just heresay. but i've read other posts on other forums as well. but maybe someone else has some 1st hand experience w/ them. |
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