Tearing motor down need help
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Tearing motor down need help Tomorrow I plan on tearing my 5.3 LM7 down to take to the machine shop monday. I have never taken an engine apart that far before. looking for any sort of instruction manual or personal tips. I'm all ears.
Also, keep in mind the factory head bolts & harmonic balance bolt can not be reused. Must replace with new.
How much do you want to spend?
Forged pistons - $500 - $800
*H-Beam Rods - 6.125" - $550
Clevite rod/Main bearings - $200
Head gaskets - $85-$120
New head bolts (OEM) - $100
Block machining and balancing of rotating assy - $550 - $1100
*Optional...but since you are doing pistons the rods will really be the only "weak link" remaining.
Forged pistons - $500 - $800
*H-Beam Rods - 6.125" - $550
Clevite rod/Main bearings - $200
Head gaskets - $85-$120
New head bolts (OEM) - $100
Block machining and balancing of rotating assy - $550 - $1100
*Optional...but since you are doing pistons the rods will really be the only "weak link" remaining.
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wi...make/chevrolet
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/es...2000/overview/
how would these work for my application?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/es...2000/overview/
how would these work for my application?
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Definitely do your homework before you buy and end up with the wrong stuff...speaking from experience here
You can paint yourself into a corner real quick.
You will need more information to determine which piston. I would suggest contacting someone like Brian Nutter at Wiseco...he is very knowledgeable. You will need to know what your finished bore is going to be, desired compression ratio, combustion chamber volume, etc. Make sure you have the entire plan locked down before you buy anything.
Who is doing your turbo/sc? Who is specing your cam? Who is tuning it? They should be consulted/involved in picking your combo of parts.
You can paint yourself into a corner real quick.You will need more information to determine which piston. I would suggest contacting someone like Brian Nutter at Wiseco...he is very knowledgeable. You will need to know what your finished bore is going to be, desired compression ratio, combustion chamber volume, etc. Make sure you have the entire plan locked down before you buy anything.
Who is doing your turbo/sc? Who is specing your cam? Who is tuning it? They should be consulted/involved in picking your combo of parts.
Last edited by 74u; Jul 12, 2014 at 06:07 PM.
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