Iron block prep?
02-13-2005, 12:15 PM
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Iron block prep? I plan on getting an iron 6.0L block and having a crank, pistons, rods all installed and was wondering what I should have done to the block itself (machining and what not)? The block will be a brand new block. The motor will be set up with forged internals and will be FI later on when I get more money. any help is appreciated. Any suggestions of options will help too.
02-13-2005, 12:53 PM
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I'd like to know as well I just took delivery in of a brand new 6 Litre Iron Block
and would like to know of any combos that you guys are running note it will be street/strip but mostly street not a daily driver...................
I'm hoping of atleast and please correct me if im way off I want to achieve Horses (700+) on juice.............................
what crank size are you guys running to get 408 cubes?
and any benefits of a solid roller cam if I go 400+ cubes...
and would like to know of any combos that you guys are running note it will be street/strip but mostly street not a daily driver...................
I'm hoping of atleast and please correct me if im way off I want to achieve Horses (700+) on juice.............................
what crank size are you guys running to get 408 cubes?
and any benefits of a solid roller cam if I go 400+ cubes...
02-13-2005, 04:23 PM
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I'm thinking of getting a block from TSP. I will be eventually be running FI on it so I want to build it up with forged parts. Do you need to have these blocks machined before installing the internals? I would assume at least checked for proper tolerances.
02-14-2005, 07:31 AM
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HI: I would take the new block to a machine shop and have them double check the cylinder bores for out of round and taper to make sure it is correct. Also I would have them check the deck heigth of the block. It may have to be surfaced. Also I would have them install Main Studs and aling hone the main bearing saddles. I think the cam bearings come installed all ready from the factory on new blocks so you don't have to worry about that. I would just feel safer having the block checked out before putting it together. Good Luck
