That`s not bad.Not much more than a Magnum 380! I can
envision having a "408DAK" license plate,and having
people wonder,"Hmmm.When did Mopar have a 408? I don`t
remember that one.Must have been back in the early
Sixties!" Hey,I wonder if they`ll need all the
accessories along with my 3.9 block,Bernd? :) I need
to expedite this thing right on outta here! :)
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
>
> $3950 and you can have a complete, ready to bolt in,
> 408 Short Block
> with: Forged JE Pistons, H-Beam rods, Clevite
> Bearings (Radiused), Mopar
> 4" Stroker Crank, cam (of your choice), Dbl-Roller
> Timing Chain, Brass
> Freeze Plugs, NEW oil pump, all machine work
> included, NEW Mopar
> FlexPlate and Dampner.
>
> All you have to do is use your oilpan, heads, and
> intake. This is the
> price with your block.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of
> steve preston
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 10:15 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Should I do the 408?
>
>
> You should do the 408.Yes,you should.Unless they`re
> $10,000.Having a big
> block small block would be cool! Of course,if it
> starts blowing coolant
> out the exhaust after 800 miles,then you`ll know
> that perhaps the engine
> was better off as a 360!--- TommFern@aol.com
> wrote:
> > I'm starting to think seriously about it. I'm in
> a especially good
> > position because I already have the Eagle rods and
> Ross
> > forged pistons with low miles.
> > I'm just wondering how durable the package would
> be.
> > The rod ratio is not
> > great, and I'm concerned about using N2O on it.
> What
> > do you guys think?
> > Tom
>
>
> =====
> Steve Preston
> 1999 Dakota
> Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense
> Blue,regular cab.
>
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