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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 01:13 AM
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Got the motor torn down. Short block looked amazing (the bearings looked like they haven't even been ran), especially considering how easy I am on it.....lol

My dad was over and he was like "I still see the cross hatch in the cylinders!"
I said "Dad, it only has about 6 miles on it."

I was expecting to see some wear on the front main bearing caused by the force from the blower. But there wasn't any. I guess that's why I wait on my engine builder.

All the valvetrain components were in as good a shape as well. Head gaskets have seen better days though.
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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good news, im interested to see what you do with this engine
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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Did LME build the engine or just do the reluctor wheel?
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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I believe we have a very simple and inexpensive fix for the lower arms. Gonna have to confirm fitment, but it appears they will save 10lbs per side. Stay tuned.
Any word on these yet?
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Did LME build the engine or just do the reluctor wheel?
LME just did the reluctor. I probably wouldn't get a motor from them. Not talking ****, just my opinion.
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 99s10sbc
Any word on these yet?
It appears that an aluminum avalanche arm will fit, and they save about 10lbs per side.
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 01:33 AM
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Hell yea. I finally got the status under my user name changed to "8 second truck club". How many are in this group?
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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1/8th mile? A lot! You aren't so special. Hahahaha
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 06:00 AM
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Such a badass truck. Are you going to bring it out to the October truck shootout at RPR?
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Blown06
It appears that an aluminum avalanche arm will fit, and they save about 10lbs per side.
interesting.....
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