Build plans so far
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Build plans so far
Hey guys, been crunching numbers lately planning out my 5.3 JY build. Since im new at this i wanted to post what ive got so far and see what you all think.
•2000 5.3 LM7
•Summit racing 5.3L iron block (im doing this to expidite build time and machining costs)
•317 heads that will retain factory valves, roller lifters, rockers and push rods
•comp cam rocker trunion kit
•valve springs will be replaced with duel spring. Not sure which brand
• comp cam 281LR HR13 cam 281/289 .617/.624 lsa 113
•Summit racing 4.8 engine rebuild kit with speed pro flat top hypereutectic pistions pn 08-0068
•scat pro i beam rods pn 2-1CR6100-927
•80+ lbs injectors, undecided amount or brand
•turbo system, undecided of size or if going twins
•pro glide 1.80 1200hp rating
•ford 9" with undecided gearing
•MSD 2 step
This is a DRAG ONLY car, so if you see places i can improve please let me know
•2000 5.3 LM7
•Summit racing 5.3L iron block (im doing this to expidite build time and machining costs)
•317 heads that will retain factory valves, roller lifters, rockers and push rods
•comp cam rocker trunion kit
•valve springs will be replaced with duel spring. Not sure which brand
• comp cam 281LR HR13 cam 281/289 .617/.624 lsa 113
•Summit racing 4.8 engine rebuild kit with speed pro flat top hypereutectic pistions pn 08-0068
•scat pro i beam rods pn 2-1CR6100-927
•80+ lbs injectors, undecided amount or brand
•turbo system, undecided of size or if going twins
•pro glide 1.80 1200hp rating
•ford 9" with undecided gearing
•MSD 2 step
This is a DRAG ONLY car, so if you see places i can improve please let me know
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https://m.summitracing.com/parts/slp-h855cp
With that setup, the piston should be looser for clearance and the rod should be tighter for a press fit. This is the rod you would use:
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/sca-26100944p
Don't forget that summit will price match...
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According to summit, the piston is for a .945" pin and a press fit (non-bushed) rod:
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/slp-h855cp
With that setup, the piston should be looser for clearance and the rod should be tighter for a press fit. This is the rod you would use:
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/sca-26100944p
Don't forget that summit will price match...
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/slp-h855cp
With that setup, the piston should be looser for clearance and the rod should be tighter for a press fit. This is the rod you would use:
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/sca-26100944p
Don't forget that summit will price match...
Press < floating
I beam < h beam