[update - pic] Engine....
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Nathan Plemons)
Looking good Glock. What software are you going to use for tuning? LT1 edit? If so I can help you out with a good baseline program to get it running. One of my good friends recently did a 383 conversion in his LT1. He uses LT1 edit to tune. So I know he has a few base programs that he may give you. Let me know, shoot me an email off the list if necessary...
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.....
Service Manual calls for red thread locker on the head bolts. That is what I use.
What are the little white rings on top of your guides in the chambers? Is it just a reflection?
[EDIT] If the rockers are stock LT4 rockers, then I beleive they should be 10mm bolts. Not 7/16 or 3/8.
Lookin good.
[Modified by Vette92, 9:42 AM 1/23/2002]
What are the little white rings on top of your guides in the chambers? Is it just a reflection?
[EDIT] If the rockers are stock LT4 rockers, then I beleive they should be 10mm bolts. Not 7/16 or 3/8.
Lookin good.
[Modified by Vette92, 9:42 AM 1/23/2002]
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Glock'94)
Glock, I may be wrong, but I'm thinking that the GM approved white Teflon thread sealant was the preferred treatment on headbolts. Believe me, it will not be a slamdunk to get at all those headbolts to apply it after the fact, once you get the headers and all the accessories bolted back on. Plus, you will have to drain the block again. Just fyi.
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (LPDesRoche)
So I know he has a few base programs that he may give you. Let me know, shoot me an email off the list if necessary...
Can you help me too???? :blueangel: :blueangel:
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Glock'94)
I cannot beleive the head gaskets were for a different version of the same engine... i would be willing to bet they were for a different engine entirely. perhaps an LS1???
The heads look GREAT!
Sorry about the studs... that sucks - no, you did'nt buy them from me...
not the head gaskets.. the exhaust manifold gaskets... the head gaskets have been the same on GM 350's for... AGES...... (ok, almost the same)
[Modified by Glock'94, 10:26 PM 1/22/2002]
The heads look GREAT!
Sorry about the studs... that sucks - no, you did'nt buy them from me...
not the head gaskets.. the exhaust manifold gaskets... the head gaskets have been the same on GM 350's for... AGES...... (ok, almost the same)
[Modified by Glock'94, 10:26 PM 1/22/2002]
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (bogus)
Just curious, why did you drop the shortblock in before you bolted the heads up? Also, I'm sure he checked, but did you measure the clearance between the rods and cam? You need at least .060" on a stroker, with my custom roller I have .100" which is scary looking:).
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Glock'94)
Did you do your own tuning? How long did it take? Hopefully since I've been able to wait 2 months for my rebuild, I should be able to work for a few weeks on tuning it. Plus it gives me an excuse to get out and drive it around a lot ;)
Catch ya later.
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (h rocks)
Glock, I may be wrong, but I'm thinking that the GM approved white Teflon thread sealant was the preferred treatment on headbolts. Believe me, it will not be a slamdunk to get at all those headbolts to apply it after the fact, once you get the headers and all the accessories bolted back on. Plus, you will have to drain the block again. Just fyi.
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Re: [update - pic] Engine..... (Vette92)
Service Manual calls for red thread locker on the head bolts. That is what I use.
What are the little white rings on top of your guides in the chambers? Is it just a reflection?
[EDIT] If the rockers are stock LT4 rockers, then I beleive they should be 10mm bolts. Not 7/16 or 3/8.
Lookin good.
[Modified by Vette92, 9:42 AM 1/23/2002]
What are the little white rings on top of your guides in the chambers? Is it just a reflection?
[EDIT] If the rockers are stock LT4 rockers, then I beleive they should be 10mm bolts. Not 7/16 or 3/8.
Lookin good.
[Modified by Vette92, 9:42 AM 1/23/2002]
Uhh.. i'll check again on the rocker studs...
The white in the chambers on top of the guides (on the valve) is lube... is that what you're talking about?
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (LPDesRoche)
Looking good Glock. What software are you going to use for tuning? LT1 edit? If so I can help you out with a good baseline program to get it running. One of my good friends recently did a 383 conversion in his LT1. He uses LT1 edit to tune. So I know he has a few base programs that he may give you. Let me know, shoot me an email off the list if necessary...
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (JD 90 383)
Did you do your own tuning? How long did it take? Hopefully since I've been able to wait 2 months for my rebuild, I should be able to work for a few weeks on tuning it. Plus it gives me an excuse to get out and drive it around a lot ;) Nope, Graham Behan from LPE did the tune)or de-tune... I had too much timing from 2500 on up :D it detonated the whole way down and still did 11.84@117 :) ) It's perfect now. I was VERY close to doing a DFI..but seeing the way the car runs and drives...why mess with a good thing? I'm sure with all of the GOOD PEOPLE here, you ought to be fine getting it dialed in. Be sure to hang out in ECM/PCM Tuning. You'll most likely find the solution to your snag there if you hit one.
Catch ya later.
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Fastguy)
Just curious, why did you drop the shortblock in before you bolted the heads up? Also, I'm sure he checked, but did you measure the clearance between the rods and cam? You need at least .060" on a stroker, with my custom roller I have .100" which is scary looking:).
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (bogus)
I cannot beleive the head gaskets were for a different version of the same engine... i would be willing to bet they were for a different engine entirely. perhaps an LS1???
The heads look GREAT!
Sorry about the studs... that sucks - no, you did'nt buy them from me...
not the head gaskets.. the exhaust manifold gaskets... the head gaskets have been the same on GM 350's for... AGES...... (ok, almost the same)
[Modified by Glock'94, 10:26 PM 1/22/2002]
that makes more sence... you said head gaskets... confused me...
The heads look GREAT!
Sorry about the studs... that sucks - no, you did'nt buy them from me...
not the head gaskets.. the exhaust manifold gaskets... the head gaskets have been the same on GM 350's for... AGES...... (ok, almost the same)
[Modified by Glock'94, 10:26 PM 1/22/2002]
that makes more sence... you said head gaskets... confused me...
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Re: [update - pic] Engine..... (Glock'94)
Yup, Assembly lube is what that looks like. I would have suggested wiping the large clumps off, but looks like you already have the intake on.
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Nathan Plemons)
That's really strange on the gaskets. Header gaskets or manifolds? It shouldn't make much difference I know the manifold gaskets for the BlueDemon are EXACTLY like mine. So were the header gaskets we replaced them with. Kinda strange that you could get screwed over there.
It really sounds to me like you have some of my friend's luck. Could the curse of the BlueDemon have you as well?!?! Mwha haha haha!! :reddevil
It really sounds to me like you have some of my friend's luck. Could the curse of the BlueDemon have you as well?!?! Mwha haha haha!! :reddevil
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Re: [update - pic] Engine..... (Vette92)
Yup, Assembly lube is what that looks like. I would have suggested wiping the large clumps off, but looks like you already have the intake on.
The extra lube will just end up burning off when it drips down into they cylinder right?
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Re: [update - pic] Engine.... (Glock'94)
The block went in before the heads, because it is nearly impossible to get the two bolts holding the engine to the tranny on the top off without taking the heads off.
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