Engine Update....406 CI
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From: St Marys PA
Engine Update....406 CI
Hey fellas,
Have been pretty busy lately, but unforunately not with the car :nonod:
Between the weather here (sub zero) :rolleyes: and work the car has been getting neglected a little.
I did however get the new paint for the engine and gave it another coat. Looked better IMHO. Also you can see the pan and new timing cover.
The pan is an orangish red, so it doesn't match the motor itself, but OH well, it will soon be so buried noone will ever see it again :jester
Here are the pictures:
Have been pretty busy lately, but unforunately not with the car :nonod:
Between the weather here (sub zero) :rolleyes: and work the car has been getting neglected a little.
I did however get the new paint for the engine and gave it another coat. Looked better IMHO. Also you can see the pan and new timing cover.
The pan is an orangish red, so it doesn't match the motor itself, but OH well, it will soon be so buried noone will ever see it again :jester
Here are the pictures:
Melting Slicks
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From: Heidelberg PA
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Re: Engine Update....406 CI (ski_dwn_it)
Ski,
Looks almost too nice to run :D
I will have to see that beast run this summer :yesnod:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Looks almost too nice to run :D
I will have to see that beast run this summer :yesnod:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Water Winter Wonderland
Re: Engine Update....406 CI (ski_dwn_it)
Ski, that's looking REAL GOOD :eek: ! Don't you just love a clean, fresh motor on the stand, nice and easy to get at everything? You better do something about those blue rags though, they just don't match your color scheme at all :skep:...
Don't forget to post pic with the motor installed in the vette.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Don't forget to post pic with the motor installed in the vette.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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From: Marietta, South Carolina, USA
Re: Engine Update....406 CI (ski_dwn_it)
It looks really good and I bet it will run just as good too!
That color looks a lot better then the other red you had, did you spray it on there or just brush it, I nead to paint one and I was thinking about getting some paint like, that wont something better then just the spray can.
Jay
That color looks a lot better then the other red you had, did you spray it on there or just brush it, I nead to paint one and I was thinking about getting some paint like, that wont something better then just the spray can.
Jay
Melting Slicks
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From: Beltsville Maryland
Re: Engine Update....406 CI (ski_dwn_it)
Ski, looks good. Sorry for not being up to speed. Is this a OEM or aftermarket block? Only thing I do know is what cam you are using. :lol:
Phil
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From: St Marys PA
Re: Engine Update....406 CI (MrJay)
Mrjay,
The paint is a brush on supplied by POR-15 company. Do a search on their name and you will find it. The entire kits cost only 50 bucks, includes everything you will need, from brushes to degreasers. :cheers:
It will look like you dipped it in plastic! :)
As for the details of the buildup:
Super Ram, fully ported (by me ;) )
AFR heads 190 cnc ported. Valve upgrade
K-motion 800 series springs good to .640 lift
Comp Cam solid roller lifters.
Comp cam pro mag 1.6 ratio RR
TPIS solid roller cam 242/242 .610 lift :smash:
Wiesco Forged pistons
Lunati Forged 5.7" Rods
Stock cast crank
400 GM block .030" over cast 11-22-1976, 6PM (from what I can tell) :) 509 series; 2 bolt main
Hooker 1 3/4" model 2151 :D
Moroso pan with trap doors+ extra oil capacity
Vigilante 3200 stall converter
3.07 rear gears (D36 for now) need to get a D44 3.07 ratio in there quick!:yesnod:
58mm Holley TB
MAF gutted :D
Custom Chip (by me! :D )
That about is all I can think of now.... :cheers:
[Modified by ski_dwn_it, 1:08 PM 1/28/2003]
The paint is a brush on supplied by POR-15 company. Do a search on their name and you will find it. The entire kits cost only 50 bucks, includes everything you will need, from brushes to degreasers. :cheers:
It will look like you dipped it in plastic! :)
As for the details of the buildup:
Super Ram, fully ported (by me ;) )
AFR heads 190 cnc ported. Valve upgrade
K-motion 800 series springs good to .640 lift
Comp Cam solid roller lifters.
Comp cam pro mag 1.6 ratio RR
TPIS solid roller cam 242/242 .610 lift :smash:
Wiesco Forged pistons
Lunati Forged 5.7" Rods
Stock cast crank
400 GM block .030" over cast 11-22-1976, 6PM (from what I can tell) :) 509 series; 2 bolt main
Hooker 1 3/4" model 2151 :D
Moroso pan with trap doors+ extra oil capacity
Vigilante 3200 stall converter
3.07 rear gears (D36 for now) need to get a D44 3.07 ratio in there quick!:yesnod:
58mm Holley TB
MAF gutted :D
Custom Chip (by me! :D )
That about is all I can think of now.... :cheers:
[Modified by ski_dwn_it, 1:08 PM 1/28/2003]
Burning Brakes
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From: Marietta, South Carolina, USA
Re: Engine Update....406 CI (ski_dwn_it)
You have a lot of good parts in your engine, the cam you have it not that far from what I have in my camaro, you have more lift but less durasion...mine is 246/248 but onlie 562/568 lift what center line do you have mine is 110, you must have 112 or more.
Jay
Jay
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From: Castro Valley Calif.
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Re: Engine Update....406 CI (ski_dwn_it)
Ski, I just got a chance to check back in........wow, it looks great !!!
I´d be gettin´that D44 in asap :D
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I´d be gettin´that D44 in asap :D
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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From: St Marys PA
Re: Engine Update....406 CI (Caboboy)
I´d be gettin´that D44 in asap :D
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
