74' Laguna S-3, LQ4 6.0L, GT4294 turbo Build
03-14-2013, 11:23 AM
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Well, the engine shop dropped some bad news last week. Three cylinders were full of water and heavily rusted and pitted. So I got my money back on the iron block and picked up a LS1 aluminum block from a 2002 camaro with heads for only $200 bucks! On order: coated bearings, forged pistons and rods, custom cam, and more!! Pictures coming soon
03-14-2013, 03:48 PM
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I turned it by hand once around and it felt fine. When I got the motor the spark plugs were in and the intake manifold was on. Really not sure how all that water got in, but the guy who I bought it off from said the truck sat in a field without a hood on for 6 months....
03-27-2014, 01:49 PM
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So, motor is done and ready to be installed with a built TH400.
Next question is:
1) Keep my 12 bolt rear end, and build it to withstand 800hp
2) Buy a brand new 9" Ford that's ready to rock and roll ( but for $$$$ more )
Next question is:
1) Keep my 12 bolt rear end, and build it to withstand 800hp
2) Buy a brand new 9" Ford that's ready to rock and roll ( but for $$$$ more )
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03-27-2014, 02:09 PM
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Your guna has a 12 bolt in it? They came with 10 bolts right? I have been looking for a 12 bolt for my sons Chevelle. What gears are in it? Posi? Let me know if you decide to pull it. I may be interested.
04-16-2014, 06:00 PM
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Progress... Just picked up the engine. Super clean job!
K1 Forged crankshaft
K1 H-beam rods
Wiesco Pistons
Clevite Callico Coated main and rod bearings
Billet timing chain
Custom bullet cam
Manley valve springs
ARP main studs
Ferrea Super Alloy Exhaust Valves ( F#*$'n pricey )
Ported intake and exhaust
K1 Forged crankshaft
K1 H-beam rods
Wiesco Pistons
Clevite Callico Coated main and rod bearings
Billet timing chain
Custom bullet cam
Manley valve springs
ARP main studs
Ferrea Super Alloy Exhaust Valves ( F#*$'n pricey )
Ported intake and exhaust
04-16-2014, 10:58 PM
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Cool build, my great aunt just sold her 73 Chevelle Mailibu. Would have loved to have grabbed it, but I already got too many cars and no money. Have any shots of the whole car?
Can't really offer too much advice, but can give you some encouragement.
Can't really offer too much advice, but can give you some encouragement.
