First LS build
#61
Pulling this thing back out of the moth ***** for the second time. It’s crazy what having a kid can do to your free time. Got started with honing out the small end of the rods. Went from 2-3 tenths to 8-9 tenths. First time using the honing machine and it turned out great with some guidance. Didn’t get a photo while I was doing it hands were covered in honing oil. But the crosshatch looks great on the bushing.
#70
Got pistons installed on to the rods yesterday during lunch. All I have to say is that wire clips suck. Only had to pull one back out after putting the chamfer on the wrong side. Went in early this morning to clean the cylinder walls really well before I install them. Hope to have them in tomorrow and check the pinston to deck clearance.
#72
Ordered my cam last Sunday. Ended up going with the summit pro series stage 3 LS cam. 231/242 113, .600 .600 lift. It made to the house Tuesday. Got it installed Wednesday morning before work. Used the summit racing double roller adjustable timing set too. My buddy from the engine shop helped me degree in the cam. Ended up advancing the cam 4 degrees after talking to the lead engine builder. Just to pick up a little more low end torque. So now it’s at 109 vs 113
Starting to get closer the end now. Started installing the final bottom end bits. Measured the oil pan to pickup clearance cam in at 3/8 so it was good.
Starting to get closer the end now. Started installing the final bottom end bits. Measured the oil pan to pickup clearance cam in at 3/8 so it was good.
Last edited by madsv1000; 02-09-2019 at 09:25 AM.
#74
Then yesterday got the oil pan and heads installed mostly. Went with arp head bolts for this build and GM mls head gasket. Started to install the pushrods and found out I was short on the number pushrods I needed. I know for a fact I had 16 but I guess someone needed six of them more than I did. So I ended up having to order six more from btr. Also had to order a few random gaskets as well. I did end up getting one heads rockers installed.
#76
TECH Senior Member
I would use straight Redline lube. Any kind of grease will clog the filter right upon startup.
#78
TECH Senior Member
OK, thanks! Must be a low solids/low melting point grease. Lubriplate is known for good stuff, but I did not know that about their assembly lube.
#79
TECH Resident
I'm glad to hear Comp has improved their cam program, the last one I got was terrible, the machine work looked like Newt and the first reader. Sent it back, went down and visited Texas Speed and have used nothing but them since. First Class outfit. My .02 cents worth...