370 build FINALLY getting started
Apr 30, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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My rod bag claims a total weight of 616 gms
Apr 30, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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That is why I'm only going to have the machine shop deck .007 rather than the .017 that would be required if I were to go with gm MLS. I'd rather run gm gaskets, but I'm with you, I don't want to remove any more of the block than is necessary. The lack of machine shops in my area is kinda killing me, though I would hope the local machine shops could handle decking a block…
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My rod bag claims a total weight of 616 gms
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My rod bag claims a total weight of 616 gms
May 28, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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No real update yet. I got a few more parts together, all I need know is the oil pump, cam and push rods. I got Caddy Racing lifters insted of the ls7's. Send off the rest of the main/rod bearings and wrist pins today so the machine shop can do a mock up and get my deck cut..
Jun 24, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Well I got the engine back. They needed to line bore the block. The three middle caps were out a few thou. The owner of the machine shop says he sees it all the time with high hp turbo engines.
I got the cam bearings in, the crank in, and few pistons. Brian at wiseco suggested .021 for the top ring and .025 for the second. I wanted it to be a bit more of an oil burner, so I went with .025 and .028.
I just need to pick a f-ing cam, and tap my pan. o, and lap the valves and do some minnor head work.
I got the cam bearings in, the crank in, and few pistons. Brian at wiseco suggested .021 for the top ring and .025 for the second. I wanted it to be a bit more of an oil burner, so I went with .025 and .028.
I just need to pick a f-ing cam, and tap my pan. o, and lap the valves and do some minnor head work.
Git-r-done!!, 
, your baby pass is about expired, 
Jun 24, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Those gaps are not super big. Gap is based around the size of piston and bore you have as well as your goals on how hard you want to push it. Yes, the bigger you go, you will give up some stuff. Better safe than sorry.
What are you using for clearance on the bearings?
R
What are you using for clearance on the bearings?
R
Jun 24, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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LOL, tell my wife that....
Shooting for .002
I might just throw a little bit of nitrous on the engine so I wanted it bigger. Plus my scr is right at 10:1 and I plan on towing so the piston to cylinder wall clearance is at the max of what wiseco says to run. I also gapped number 7 .001 bigger. lol
Those gaps are not super big. Gap is based around the size of piston and bore you have as well as your goals on how hard you want to push it. Yes, the bigger you go, you will give up some stuff. Better safe than sorry.
What are you using for clearance on the bearings?
R
What are you using for clearance on the bearings?
R
Shooting for .002
I might just throw a little bit of nitrous on the engine so I wanted it bigger. Plus my scr is right at 10:1 and I plan on towing so the piston to cylinder wall clearance is at the max of what wiseco says to run. I also gapped number 7 .001 bigger. lol