Project RIP IT- C-10
11-12-2013, 07:39 AM
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So I've gotta buy a pan. How low does the H3 pan hang below the x-member? Your truck is stock height so it probably doesn't matter, but I can't have anything that can get a hole knocked in it.
Got a lil done last night
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11-12-2013, 11:40 AM
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mine is dropped about 2" in the front and 3" rear. H3 pan is about a quarter inch below crossmember but i am building a sumpguard out of 1/4" steel later. i built relocation plates from 7/16" steel for the stock motor mounts so it is set pretty low. you can also use the holley muscle car pan. pretty similar in price.
11-12-2013, 02:01 PM
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Couple questions:
I planned on replacing the rings
Part1- Whats a good ring for potential boost
Part2- What should I gap them to.
Does the balancer/lower pulley need to be selected based on the accessories I get (f-body, vette, truck, etc) Probably use the p/s alt bracket I have (truck style) and buy an aftermarket a/c bracket to use an radial compressor high mounted.
I planned on replacing the rings
Part1- Whats a good ring for potential boost
Part2- What should I gap them to.
Does the balancer/lower pulley need to be selected based on the accessories I get (f-body, vette, truck, etc) Probably use the p/s alt bracket I have (truck style) and buy an aftermarket a/c bracket to use an radial compressor high mounted.
11-12-2013, 03:35 PM
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Commonly accepted gap is .030. Any premium ring will work well. Yes you will need to use the correct balancer for the accessory setup. Just use the truck accessories. You can even use the factory AC bracket but you will need to cut a lot to make the lines work. KWIK, CPP and Holley make great brackets. I used the Holley bc it more closely resembles the factory stuff.
11-14-2013, 08:47 AM
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Looks fine. I just got my L33 in my truck with a TC78 and a small turbo cam. I LOVE IT! I did LS9s, ARP studs and Tooley springs. Left everything else just as it came from salvage yard. E85 will be next. These engines love boost and will hold up to more than the rest of the truck haha.
11-14-2013, 09:02 AM
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Looks fine. I just got my L33 in my truck with a TC78 and a small turbo cam. I LOVE IT! I did LS9s, ARP studs and Tooley springs. Left everything else just as it came from salvage yard. E85 will be next. These engines love boost and will hold up to more than the rest of the truck haha.
11-14-2013, 10:39 PM
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Have the machine shop mic them for wear, if within acceptable range, re-ring and plop em back in the block.
Question is what do you plan to do with the engine for power levels? Would going ahead and having it bored and putting forged slugs in be of benefit NOW, or could potential damage make the block unusable later by staying with the OEM slugs?
Not questions I can answer because it is not my build or budget that has to be taken into account.
Question is what do you plan to do with the engine for power levels? Would going ahead and having it bored and putting forged slugs in be of benefit NOW, or could potential damage make the block unusable later by staying with the OEM slugs?
Not questions I can answer because it is not my build or budget that has to be taken into account.
11-14-2013, 10:50 PM
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My 5.3 is only with an oil change and a different set of intake gaskets, new water pump and thermostat, and that is about all for engine mods from when I picked it up. I wish I had the budget to get more done to it, or even go for a turbo build, but I just don't have the resources to toss into a big HP build. I am quite happy with how it is running so far, and with only a couple mods before next season, I should be right where I want to be.