The Build Up Resumes PLRX LT4
10-17-2009, 04:54 AM
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Very nice pics and thanks for sharing with everyone. It's so exciting seeing a motor get built its awesome !!
10-17-2009, 11:58 AM
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10-26-2009, 11:00 PM
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After a great C4 Yosemite Run and a harsh Monday at work I needed to relax and got busy.
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Torque Rocker Studs to 50 lbs ft
Torque lifter tray to 18 lbs ft, hopefully I got the roller-rockers right
Torque oil and fuel pressure sensors to 106 lbs in
The oil pressure gauge torques to 106 lbs in but I grabbed the wrong torque wrench and OOOUCH
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Torque Rocker Studs to 50 lbs ft
Torque lifter tray to 18 lbs ft, hopefully I got the roller-rockers right
Torque oil and fuel pressure sensors to 106 lbs in
The oil pressure gauge torques to 106 lbs in but I grabbed the wrong torque wrench and OOOUCH
LOL!
10-27-2009, 12:20 AM
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Congratulations'
[QUOTE=PLRX;1571779465]This is my first time doing the whole thing. Took me couple of pistons to get the hang of it . Did the crank
and 4 pistons (Scat Crank and Rods with SRP pistons), tomorrow I'll finish the bottom end and start on the valve train etc.
What you all think?
'Awesome' .. and great pic's. I didn't build my Vette engine .. But I did build an early Triumph TR4 when I was in College. The motor was in my room over the winter, in Minnesota .. I have to admit, one of my most memorable experiences. The first time, I put the head gaskets on wrong, Start again .. But when all was done .. a wonderful learning experience & achievement. Congrats!!
. Did the crank and 4 pistons (Scat Crank and Rods with SRP pistons), tomorrow I'll finish the bottom end and start on the valve train etc.
What you all think?
'Awesome' .. and great pic's. I didn't build my Vette engine .. But I did build an early Triumph TR4 when I was in College. The motor was in my room over the winter, in Minnesota .. I have to admit, one of my most memorable experiences. The first time, I put the head gaskets on wrong, Start again .. But when all was done .. a wonderful learning experience & achievement. Congrats!!
10-27-2009, 12:32 AM
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Looks Amazing.
Pete, your work looks amazing. You know i dont know much but just by the way it looks and do fine works your doing, i think your LT4 is going to run perfect. Cant wait to be on the passenger side seat when you punch it down the road. 
10-27-2009, 10:04 PM
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10-27-2009, 11:41 PM
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10-29-2009, 02:52 AM
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Looking good man.
I think I had more fun building mine than anything else. Hell if I had the $$$ Id already be building a stroker for it....just to do it.
I think I had more fun building mine than anything else. Hell if I had the $$$ Id already be building a stroker for it....just to do it.
10-29-2009, 06:35 AM
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Hey PLXR,
How different is the cam you chose from a Hot Cam and did you upgrade from the LT4's roller rockers? I also noticed the hole in the side of the oil pan. Is this stock or are you using some additional oil cooling system? Looks to be a pretty sanitary build. Curious what you are expecting in regards to final horsepower.
Olcrusty
How different is the cam you chose from a Hot Cam and did you upgrade from the LT4's roller rockers? I also noticed the hole in the side of the oil pan. Is this stock or are you using some additional oil cooling system? Looks to be a pretty sanitary build. Curious what you are expecting in regards to final horsepower.
Olcrusty