Brainstorming the build...
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Brainstorming the build... Feel free to input my list so I'm not missing anything.
It will be going in my sons 01 Z28 and used as 3 event car. The suspension is already done front to rear
Here's the base idea and what I've got planned so far.
6.2L shortblock (getting from a friend)
Crank will be sent out to have 24 reluctor installed
New bearings throughout
Stock rods with ARP bolts
Stock pistons
Improved Racing crank scraper
Upgraded oil pump
Heads and valvetrain already taken care of using 243's and BTR Roadrace cam.
Harness will be modded by Bill @ BPAutomotive
Trans will be going to Tick for Stg 2. with add-on goodies.
Rear diff, still undecided.
Just trying not to forget or fall short on anything so I can get this done while he's in Boot camp for the AF. I'm old and forgetful.
It will be going in my sons 01 Z28 and used as 3 event car. The suspension is already done front to rear
Here's the base idea and what I've got planned so far.
6.2L shortblock (getting from a friend)
Crank will be sent out to have 24 reluctor installed
New bearings throughout
Stock rods with ARP bolts
Stock pistons
Improved Racing crank scraper
Upgraded oil pump
Heads and valvetrain already taken care of using 243's and BTR Roadrace cam.
Harness will be modded by Bill @ BPAutomotive
Trans will be going to Tick for Stg 2. with add-on goodies.
Rear diff, still undecided.
Just trying not to forget or fall short on anything so I can get this done while he's in Boot camp for the AF. I'm old and forgetful.
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Make sure you get the stock rods honed after the arp bolts. Notorious for putting the rod bearing bore out of round.
Clutch, baffled pan, intake manifold (just didn't see which you're using), i'd slap new rings on the pistons and do a quick hone if you already have it pulled that far apart. you'll need a throttle body as the ls1 is cable driven and the l92 is not. (unless the ecm can be modified to control the dbw throttle body, im not sure on that one)
not a complete list but just stuff i thought of off the top of my head
Clutch, baffled pan, intake manifold (just didn't see which you're using), i'd slap new rings on the pistons and do a quick hone if you already have it pulled that far apart. you'll need a throttle body as the ls1 is cable driven and the l92 is not. (unless the ecm can be modified to control the dbw throttle body, im not sure on that one)
not a complete list but just stuff i thought of off the top of my head
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Yes, will be getting new rings as well. Shoulda mentioned that.
His plan for induction is a FAST 102/102 and a twin disc clutch. But that's on his dime. He has a good monster clutch in it now that I know will hold this set up.
As for rods, wasn't planning on resizing. Never heard of much issue with them But may consider it now. I'll lock them in the rod vice and bore gauge them first. Hopefully they'll check out fine. Or maybe just invest in aftermarket rods.
This isn't a high HP build, just a durability build. Anything over 450rwhp on an AutoX track is just too much.
Good thinking on the Baffle. I knew I was forgetting something along with the crank scraper.
His plan for induction is a FAST 102/102 and a twin disc clutch. But that's on his dime. He has a good monster clutch in it now that I know will hold this set up.
As for rods, wasn't planning on resizing. Never heard of much issue with them But may consider it now. I'll lock them in the rod vice and bore gauge them first. Hopefully they'll check out fine. Or maybe just invest in aftermarket rods.
This isn't a high HP build, just a durability build. Anything over 450rwhp on an AutoX track is just too much.
Good thinking on the Baffle. I knew I was forgetting something along with the crank scraper.
Last edited by SAPPER; Jun 23, 2016 at 12:49 PM.
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It distorts the bore. Typically all you do is hone the bore out .002 and use a thicker bearing. Simple and usually cheap. here's a thread with pictures that shows what happens when they aren't resized. You'll hear guys said they didn't resize theirs and just ran em no problem, but when I see pictures like this, I just wouldn't take that gamble and hope to be one of the luck ones.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...oing-come.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...oing-come.html
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When we read about ARP's, I am curious
If it is not just an install error? You say you are
going to put them in your rod vise and check,
sounds like experience with actual parts instead
of Google experience, not sure you need to get
to worried about ARP's , I'll bet you can figure
that one out. It's cool you are doing that with
your son.
If it is not just an install error? You say you are
going to put them in your rod vise and check,
sounds like experience with actual parts instead
of Google experience, not sure you need to get
to worried about ARP's , I'll bet you can figure
that one out. It's cool you are doing that with
your son.
