How many Engines have you rebuilt ??

**ls1camino** · 11-18-2009, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

That's what I'm talkin' bout.. Nothing else comes close to that feeling other than your kids birth IMHO..

That vid made my hair stand on the back of my neck, a total rush! Guess I better get my TT project done asap

Originally Posted by Modulistic

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Originally Posted by vette0009

Thats Fierce Bro !

Nice Job

Bon

Originally Posted by Spaz

i can't wait to see her at this up comming spazpalooza!!!

Originally Posted by Y2KArcticSS

Very nice!! Can't wait to sound like that

I'm being patient, I have a few things in mind for my car that will take some time to achieve.

Thanks guys...can't wait to finally get her on the road and driving on a regular basis.

**Spaz** · 11-19-2009, 04:46 AM

getting a remote bottle opener???

**98MustGT** · 11-19-2009, 09:40 AM

Snaggletooth - I love the Pontiac engines! They are so easy!

4 engines

Pontiac 455
Pontiac 421
Pontiac 350
Chevy 350

**310stanger** · 11-19-2009, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

don't worry... there's nothing really different... ls1 isn't a hrd engine to rebuild... just give your self time to work on it cause you'll end up forgetting something stupid and having to pull it back apart...

Provided that you know what you are doing to begin with, and have the corresponding service/rebuild manuals, isnt the lsx motors "easier" then even a regular SBC? Either way rebuilds are still more measuring and checking then anything. Anybody can put something together but its pointless if all the clearances are wrong.

**310stanger** · 11-19-2009, 11:06 AM

numerous lawn mower engines
a few weedwacker engines
2 motocross bike engines
a 2.2 chrysler engine
a ford 5.0 347 stroker engine.

Thats it. the 347 was the only engine that was actually measured etc

**wheeliE-maxx** · 11-19-2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by 98MustGT

Snaggletooth - I love the Pontiac engines! They are so easy!

4 engines

Pontiac 455
Pontiac 421
Pontiac 350
Chevy 350

Would you say the pontiacs were easier than the chevy?

**Spaz** · 11-19-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by 310stanger

Provided that you know what you are doing to begin with, and have the corresponding service/rebuild manuals, isnt the lsx motors "easier" then even a regular SBC? Either way rebuilds are still more measuring and checking then anything. Anybody can put something together but its pointless if all the clearances are wrong.

very true... that is the part that i HATE!!! i just want to wrench away... but if you're rebuilding a stocker the measuring isn't so bad...

**ls1camino** · 11-19-2009, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

getting a remote bottle opener???

Already on and wired...I need to have it ready on the fly for when that one faster car rolls up on me.

Originally Posted by 310stanger

Provided that you know what you are doing to begin with, and have the corresponding service/rebuild manuals, isnt the lsx motors "easier" then even a regular SBC? Either way rebuilds are still more measuring and checking then anything. Anybody can put something together but its pointless if all the clearances are wrong.

Originally Posted by Spaz

very true... that is the part that i HATE!!! i just want to wrench away... but if you're rebuilding a stocker the measuring isn't so bad...

OMG...I know. When I did my H/C/I on my Trans Am, no one was sure if my heads had been milled TOO much (60cc) for the Torquer V.2. I decided to just go with it and if I had had piston slap, I would have just ordered a smaller cam.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 11-19-2009, 04:09 PM

I don't know about rebuilds, but cams are so much easier a a gen 3-4 small block. The cover doesn't interfere with the oil pan gaskets, don't have to dig out lifters, they stay up by themselves, intake doesn't have to come off etc. Luv me some lsx

**310stanger** · 11-22-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

Already on and wired...I need to have it ready on the fly for when that one faster car rolls up on me.

OMG...I know. When I did my H/C/I on my Trans Am, no one was sure if my heads had been milled TOO much (60cc) for the Torquer V.2. I decided to just go with it and if I had had piston slap, I would have just ordered a smaller cam.

so you slapped the heads on and prayed? haha yeah you are supposed to measure ptv. 0.100 of an inch i beleive is the general rule of thumb.

**Hi-Po** · 11-22-2009, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

Already on and wired...I need to have it ready on the fly for when that one faster car rolls up on me.

OMG...I know. When I did my H/C/I on my Trans Am, no one was sure if my heads had been milled TOO much (60cc) for the Torquer V.2. I decided to just go with it and if I had had piston slap, I would have just ordered a smaller cam.

Piston slap?

Are you referring to piston to valve clearance? If your cam was not going to clear, you wouldnt have a chance to just "buy a smaller cam". It would have been a complete overhaul on your heads at the minimal. Having your engine out of car would have made it simple to measure, and it sounds like you got lucky with this build. It would not have been a simple, smaller cam swap.

Originally Posted by 310stanger

so you slapped the heads on and prayed? haha yeah you are supposed to measure ptv. 0.100 of an inch i beleive is the general rule of thumb.

.080 for intake .100 for exhaust general rule of thumb.