Current Build List (updated)

[Don W.]

Only about 2k over budget :rotf: with more to come so wanted to share with the people who can appreciate it.

Splayed 4 bolt center mains
ARP main studs
Eagle rods
SRP pistons
JE Pro Seal rings
ARP head bolts
Block -0- decked to pistons
Vortec heads
.030 bore with torque plate, custom sized to pistons
Dura Bond cam bearings
Federal Mogal main & rod bearings
Custom multi-angle valve job
SI Valves Undercut and swirl polished
Stellite exhaust seats
Comp dual valve springs
Comp 412 cam
Comp pro magnum lifters
Balanced
SFI front damper
Stock Dist
Turbo oil filter from RPM
Melling 10552 oil pump
50# inj's
3" DP

Built trans
SFI flex plate
Specrite custom TC

Still Not decided yet: Turbo

To paraphrase: Little bit here, little bit there, pretty soon you're talking real money.

Assembly should be starting second week of Jan. Pics to follow

 

[TurboJunk]

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It happens... 1 day your thinking to yourself im only spending this much and then WHAM! budget out the window.

2yrs later my truck still apart because that removal of budget

 

[nastety92]

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Have all of those parts already been installed? The reason I ask is, I have the 412 cam and I wish I went with something a little more aggressive, like the 415 cam. It really depends on your goals and what turbo you are running. I've run 11.63 and would like to be in the 10.8 area with a different turbo, but I think the cam will need to be changed as well.
Just my experience, good luck and it looks like a great build.

Nick

 

[Don W.]

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Cam is on the way. Purchased slightly used from a board member. Should be here today actually.

 

[jpalmer]

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almost identical to my build with the exception of a lil bigger cam and race port on heads. glad i see out here with almost the same build

 

[Don W.]

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Question for you all... (to avoid another post:roll Since budget is getting tight and it's fairly easy to swap later, whadda think of sticking with the stock, but ported, turbo and the 3" DP I already own. Was planning on keeping boost to 20# or less anyway since this motor has to live.

TIA

 

[sy#2921]

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with a built motor of yours the stock turbo will run out of "steam" very quickly. You will be pushing it and maxing it out quite quickly

 

[Don W.]

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with a built motor of yours the stock turbo will run out of "steam" very quickly. You will be pushing it and maxing it out quite quickly

Ya, that was what I was afraid of.

Thanks.

 

[It's just a six]

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I am just curious,how much power can the stock two bolt main handle?
Anybody know off hand?

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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what injectors are you getting?

My combo is almost identical - went 415 cam and GT35R. Good luck!

 

[Aeroking]

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spring for the moly-graphite coated Clevite's. :tup:

 

[Windedv6]

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Have all of those parts already been installed? The reason I ask is, I have the 412 cam and I wish I went with something a little more aggressive, like the 415 cam. It really depends on your goals and what turbo you are running. I've run 11.63 and would like to be in the 10.8 area with a different turbo, but I think the cam will need to be changed as well.
Just my experience, good luck and it looks like a great build.

Nick

I ran my 412 cam into the 10.70s before I switched to a custom cam similar to the 422. I only picked up about a tenth and lost most of the quick spoolup I had with the 412. The new cam was slightly stronger at the top end, but I missed the spoolup on the street. The video in my signature was when I still had the 412 in it. BTW, I always ran 1.5 rockers with it the 412 cam.

John

 

[TYTILIDIE]

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As far as the turbo aspect goes, I say why spend 3-4k and slap a fugly stock turbo back on? Plus, why build the ever living crap out of your motor and then severely under power it? I would at the very least go with the 61mm 20g. Or whatever it is. That turbo looks pretty bad ass. Plus, you can keep your stock DP if that is what you are looking to do and it can still be fairly stock looking.

 

[Don W.]

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Mike,

I agree. I was just cringing at some of the costs. I may have recovered. :rotf:

Dave,

I'll check into the molly Clevite's. I was just going on what the machine shop recommended.

Quickstop,

Inj's will be 50's. Cuz I already own them. That may need to change, Will cross that bridge when I get to it.

Remember, The goal here is a rock solid motor that runs in the low 12's on 20# or less. Those exact numbers may not be possible but this motor has to live and live a long time because there is now way I could afford to do this again.

Thanks.

 

[Don W.]

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Build list updated.