Budget LS2 build
08-13-2016, 09:44 PM
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08-13-2016, 10:40 PM
#42
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Ok my dumb *** found the formula, jacking up the motor + 1/2 x 3/8 socket reducer + 3/8 swivel ratchet = sanity
08-14-2016, 09:34 AM
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08-14-2016, 10:24 AM
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You may want to turn the motor over by hand again sometime. I think it would be worthwhile to shorten a socket as much as possible, weld a flat bar onto it for a handle and have a dedicated tool.
08-14-2016, 10:57 AM
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Procycle, I am going to cut down a socket that's for sure. The ARP crank bolt is a big boy 1 1/16th 12 point.
08-14-2016, 11:09 AM
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St. Jude Donor '15
I have also used a crow foot socket on them before, it's slow going but works in a pinch. Not sure how well it would work with an arp bolt though.
With the right size extension you can get it on the crank bolt just barely.
With the right size extension you can get it on the crank bolt just barely.
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08-14-2016, 01:48 PM
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I was doing some research last night and I found a post from Randy@DRM. Randy said he uses the alternator to turn the motor with a bit more tension on the belt. Anyways, moving forward on my build. I finally got my measurements for my pushrods and ordered them through Mamo Performance. Tony was alot of help during this entire process, thank you Tony!
08-14-2016, 05:38 PM
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Getting closer, I had my FAST ported by fellow forum member Spinmonster recently.
I blacked out my ugly OEM valve covers.
I blacked out my ugly OEM valve covers.
08-14-2016, 05:42 PM
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Looks nice. May do the same to my valve covers soon
08-14-2016, 05:51 PM
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In the days to come I have a side project with my suspension. I'll be installing Johnny O Connell shocks on all four corners and a set of LG Motorsports sway bars with their special end links ( thanks Amir).
08-14-2016, 05:52 PM
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08-16-2016, 02:22 PM
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08-17-2016, 08:10 PM
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My Manton pushrods came in today. When it cools down (104 degrees now) I'll slap these bad boys on and finish my install
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08-18-2016, 08:43 AM
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Last night I put together my Yella Terra rockers and pushrods got the all torqued down but one set. I fubarred one rocker bolt hole but I pretty sure I got it back to supporting condition. Here is a quick picture of my valve train jewelry.
08-19-2016, 09:48 AM
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08-19-2016, 10:01 AM
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Melting Slicks
