New H/C. how to prepare bottom end

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Jun 25, 2005 | 06:57 PM

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New H/C. how to prepare bottom end

ok so i'm going to be doing a thunderracing CheaTR H/C swap. i'm going to set the revlimiter to 7k, and i'm going to shift at 6500 or so. i'm prolly going to be getting ARP rod bolts and a new oil pump, but what else would you guys recomend for a 130k engine to accept a H/C w/o any problems. thanks for the help in advance.

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:43 PM

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Double roller timing set or ls2 chain. Hardened push rods, new lifters and plastic lifter trays.

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:46 PM

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ok cool, anyone else? i'm looking for making the botom end stronger. thanks

Jun 25, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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Have you thought about having the block refreshed, New bearing (cam,crank,rods) cylinder's honed. Maybe new rods and pistions.

Jun 25, 2005 | 08:03 PM

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ya i have but if theres a way i can just strengthin the stock parts, id like to do that. i have the $ for a shortblock if its necissary, but it could be spent elsewhere.

Jun 25, 2005 | 09:23 PM

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Jun 25, 2005 | 09:27 PM

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If it were me, I'd refreshen the bottom end. Over the years, I've seen to many bearing/ring problems after doing a fresh top end on cars with mileage. Call me paranoid, but that's what I'd do.