Finished my motor! Pics Inside!!!!!
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Well it has been the first time that I've had hands on experience building a motor. With all the luck that I have had with motors, I figured with help of someone experienced I could at least help with certain parts of the assembly process. I ended up taking my stock shortblock to Davis Auto Parts in Cave City, Kentucky. I have known Chuck for a while and he's built a couple other member's motors on here. Anything that I did, he stood over me and watched me and everything I did. I have a complete build with clearances and parts. Here's a breakdown of what the motor consists of.
ARP Main Studs, Rod Bolts, and Head Bolts
KYTP 232/240 .580"/.580" 110 LSA+2
TFS 215cc "As-Cast" Heads
Yella Terra Ultra-Lite Roller Rockers
Morel Hydraulic Lifters
3.905" Mahle -4cc Pistons File-Fit Rings
6.125" Eagle Rods
Stock Crank turned .010"
Cleavite Main and Rod Bearings
Durabond Cam Bearings
Melling High Volume Oil Pump (Was a PITA to get this to clear the timing cover with a double roller timing chain)
PBM Adjustable Double Roller Timing Chain
Stock Graphite Head Gaskets
The rest of the setup will be...
FAST 90mm Intake/Throttle Body
Kooks 1 7/8" Stainless Headers
3" Duals and X-Pipe (ala Red91z)
TCI 4000 Stall
ARP Main Studs, Rod Bolts, and Head Bolts
KYTP 232/240 .580"/.580" 110 LSA+2
TFS 215cc "As-Cast" Heads
Yella Terra Ultra-Lite Roller Rockers
Morel Hydraulic Lifters
3.905" Mahle -4cc Pistons File-Fit Rings
6.125" Eagle Rods
Stock Crank turned .010"
Cleavite Main and Rod Bearings
Durabond Cam Bearings
Melling High Volume Oil Pump (Was a PITA to get this to clear the timing cover with a double roller timing chain)
PBM Adjustable Double Roller Timing Chain
Stock Graphite Head Gaskets
The rest of the setup will be...
FAST 90mm Intake/Throttle Body
Kooks 1 7/8" Stainless Headers
3" Duals and X-Pipe (ala Red91z)
TCI 4000 Stall
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I will have dyno numbers and track numbers in due time. I plan on enjoying the car for a while though before I have either one. I have had a string of bad luck with 408's starting with APE and then FFHP and then a fluke with a mechanical failure with another sponsor. After breaking in the motor I will go to some car shows and cruise ins and then after a month or two I'll dyno it and take it to the track.
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I will have dyno numbers and track numbers in due time. I plan on enjoying the car for a while though before I have either one. I have had a string of bad luck with 408's starting with APE and then FFHP and then a fluke with a mechanical failure with another sponsor. After breaking in the motor I will go to some car shows and cruise ins and then after a month or two I'll dyno it and take it to the track.
Your motor looks sick though. I agree, I'd do the same. Enjoy it, hell that the main reason for building these cars anyway
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You're gonna spend all that money and make a badass ride then throw a TCI converter in it? Why not spend the money for a nicer converter? Seems like others on this board like the vigi and yanks A LOT more. I've never bought either so I wouldnt know first hand. Very nice engine though, congrats!
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I have had so many different converters over the years that I have had good and bad from both. My favorite coverter that I had for headers and a stall was the TCI 3800. I used that converter and had it freshened and loosened up 200 rpm to give it a try. I also have a Yank PT 4000 that I'm gonna send in Monday so we'll see how they do.