Finally took the plunge - New 427SC kit on order!

[Paintwerks]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

And Bernie, it was great to put a face to the voice...and meet Russell and see Marcus again.

Originally Posted by Tonus72

I thought you were thinking about working up to the full-power choice Simon??

TK....

Nice work. I am looking forward to this build!

Tony

Well, that was the plan Tony!

But when this GMPP motor (with supercharger) only cost approx. $2K more than a Vanilla, Mexico-made LS3, I just couldn't turn it down. Even the MG9 TR-6060 transmission I'm using is about $1200 cheaper than the TK0600 because the trans itself is $500 cheaper plus you don't have to buy a separate bell housing. So the net difference between the engines is only $800 plus the cost of the water pump and heat exchanger (about $1K together).

Oh, and $3K will get me smaller pulleys, a new tune and about 475kw!

A standalone Magnussen supercharger runs anywhere between $11-15K incl. fitting and tuning (depending on if it's a Walkinshaw unit). To put things into perspective, my LSA with 475kw will cost around $14K whereas an LS3 with bolt on Magnussen and about the same power will cost $21K.

But, I reckon the stock 430kw might do. T.L...is there a chance we can get together for me to check out your car please?

[Modena]

Originally Posted by Paintwerks

But when this GMPP motor (with supercharger) only cost approx. $2K more than a Vanilla, Mexico-made LS3, I just couldn't turn it down.

That may be what you tell the wife, but my crate LS3 sure as sheet didnt cost 9 grand. That thing will be a beast nonetheless no matter what it cost.

[Dimis]

Paintwerks - congrats on the pick up. Sorry I missed you guys the other day.
I was hoping to get down with Bernie but the family was down the peninsula and I was looking after our little one, while the wife was booked in for a "hot springs" treatment.

Originally Posted by Modena

That may be what you tell the wife, but my crate LS3 sure as sheet didnt cost 9 grand. That thing will be a beast nonetheless no matter what it cost.

Modena, it's funny how you've worded that...
I know I can be just terrible at trying to find any logic to justifying purchases to myself, before running them past the wife. The funny part is, despite my incredibly poor ability to validate, the wife is pretty understanding and forthcoming. Ehhh... She's a keeper!