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Aug 17, 2008 | 02:08 PM

Zo6KiD

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building a 408 help

Hi i am building a 408. Want to no if i am going to need a deeper oil pan. and grand the block for the rods to clear. also putting 1.8 rocker arm do i need deeper valve covers. if so where can i get them and if there is anymore problem i may run in to building let me no thanks Send PM or write back on thread

Aug 17, 2008 | 10:51 PM

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I had to grind my passenger side motor mount to clear one of the bosses in the block. No oil pan issues. Just need to make sure you have ..250"-.300" between lower pan and the pickup when you're assembling the motor. No grinding to clearance the rods, but you'll have to space the windage tray a little bit with washers. I am using 1.8 Crane Pro Race Gold rockers and that is the only 1.8 rocker that I am aware of that won't have any issues with clearing the stock valve covers. You will have to choose a different spot for your grounds because the bosses aren't in the same place on the sides of the block. Make sure you get a new set of transmission bell housing locating dowel pins for the block before you try to put the motor in. Also, don't forget the head dowels.

Aug 19, 2008 | 05:47 PM

Zo6KiD

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thanks for all the good info.

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