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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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406

Have a 406 casting #3951511 with
.030 over bore
TRW -16cc reverse dome forged pistons
GM X-rods w/ arp
Stock crank
All ARP mains, rods, front cover, etc.
Retrofit Hyd roller camshaft. Have cam specs.
Aftermarket balancer
Billit timing chain cover and pointer
Cloyes dual roller chain.
Less than 3000 miles.
Bought from another fellow thirdgen member
Asking what i paid for it. $1400
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Re: 406

What are the cam specs and which brand is it?

Can you send pics to rvachon@gmail.com plz?
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Does it come with the retrofit lifters?
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Send me PMs for more info
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Re: 406

were are u located.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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Re: 406

Cam Specs
Grind # CS 280H-R10
Gross valve lift I 0.525 E 0.525
Duration at 0.006 Tappet lift I 280 E 280
Valve Timing at 0.006
Intake Open 34 Close 66
Exhaust Open 74 Close 26
Duration at 0.05 I 224 E 224
Lobe lift I 0.35 E 0.35
Lobe separation 110

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Re: 406

BUMP
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Re: 406

is it streetable
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Yes only 9.8 to 1 with 64cc heads
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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up make some offers may trade.
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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pics to dberry1985@hotmail.com i live in missouri too
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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Lets see some offers. May take trades on the complete package for another driveable vehicle or motorcycle. LMK.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Bump lets see some offers. May do partial trades with cash. Lets get this moved.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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I thought we had a deal on my bike. Thanks for letting me know. I wouldnt have waited 2 weeks to sell it.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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send pics to rated.e@hotmail.com
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Can't believe no one hasn't bought this from you yet. If I hadn't already gotten one last year that I am currently building, I would of loved to have gotten this one. People don't realize what a good deal this is. I've got nearly $1300.00 in just the valve train alone since I am going with the retro-roller setup as well. This motor when built should pull serious torque. Did you try Nasty Z-28 forums? Guys there know what these motors can do when built. Good luck in your sale..
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Re: 406

Thanks alot man. It seems people want to go fast and do it cheap. Lol there is no such thing. Ive decided that since i havent had any decent offers i think im just going to stuff it in my 2wd 86 pkup and see how that works for me. Once again thanks for ups.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cc 82Z-28
Can't believe no one hasn't bought this from you yet. If I hadn't already gotten one last year that I am currently building, I would of loved to have gotten this one. People don't realize what a good deal this is. I've got nearly $1300.00 in just the valve train alone since I am going with the retro-roller setup as well. This motor when built should pull serious torque. Did you try Nasty Z-28 forums? Guys there know what these motors can do when built. Good luck in your sale..
Here Here I agree These motors are serious I knew a guy who was running 10s with one in his 55 chevy in street trim id be all over it if I hadnt pissed all my money away building a 355.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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You can get 450 horse and nearly 500lb ft of torque out of one these engines and that's naturally aspirated. I'm putting a set of the new Patriot Super Street 215cc heads on mine with a retro hydraulic roller cam. I guess if you are in an area with emission testing you could have a problem but if not, this would be one fun motor to finish. Again, good luck with sale...
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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if i had the money id buy it in a heart beat
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Re: 406

come with carb and intake?
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Old Nov 28, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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The above price is for the short block only w/cam and lifters. I have heads and a carb no intake yet.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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BUMP
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Re: 406

Is the motor still for sale? Do You have any pics?
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