Mickyinks

So i mixed up cam specs its 252/265 113.5+4.5 i ordered. I had 15 odd different cam specs out ,sorry for misinformation, im a retard lol
IVO 17 IVC 55 EVO 70.5 EVC 14.5 overlap 31.5 static compression 12.25 dynamic compression 8.72 on pump gas 98

Darth_V8r

iTrader: (4)

It is ok if you are a retard. Just do not retard the cam lol

Mickyinks

1st cam install so its possible

AINT SKEERED

iTrader: (2)

Cam should do well.

Mickyinks

It will be better than the last cam.
i think I should go to 3.73 diff gear and when I order clutch rebuild kit I up grade to a triple plate ceramic. The twin plate ceramic only did about 8,000 miles

bortous

Lol.
You are right, don't retard the cam now that Mick specified the correct LSA.
The ivc point ended up being 54 like I suggested.
You taught me some good stuff Darth.

Mickyinks

The valve events are probably a tad different. Because cam motion give advertised duration of 299/311 at .012 instead of at .006

bortous

When do you think you will have the cam?

Mickyinks

I didn't ask really, I'm not in a rush ,it'll be ready for 1st day of spring tho

Jimbo1367

lol. Tiff.

Mickyinks

So this is my parts list so if ive missed something it'd be great to hear about it...
heads shaved .005 new springs 190lb seat 510lb open.... lifters rebuilt... .cometic .038mlx head gaskets.. cam.... timing chain cover gasket... crank seal... lsx cam plate seal...
RE USE cam bolts,crank bolt, head studs, hopefully pushrods, oil pump i dont think they are arp bolts so will hv to get new ones, valley plate gasket and water pump gasket, exhaust manifold gaskets.crank sensor...oil pressure sensor..
new concentric slave cylinder....tr7 plugs and leads... flex fuel sensor... new solenoid for msd starter motor
thread sealant...power steer fluid...assembly lube.....engine oil... coolant inhibitor... loctite..... hi temp rtv...dot4+brake fluid... cam wheel kit some hv said just dot to dot the cam but degreeing it is best?
will i need to shim oil pump ? Will i need front cover align tool? Any secrets other than ensuring pushrods are seated properly (sorry darth couldnt help it)
Ill prime engine oil for psi.... new fuel.... will old tune be ok 1st start, static compression gone from 11.7:1 up to 12.38:1 or should i drop a few extra% of fuel into entire tune and take couple of degrees out of entire spark table?
Fire it up , reverse from driveway , then leave the longest licorice straps my street has ever seen, happy already thinking about it

Launch

I've always done the front and rear covers by eye, just centred the seal over the crankshaft best as possible. No leaks. Might be a bit harder if engine is in the car, especially the front cover. That said, i bought a front cover align tool recently, but i haven't yet used it. It is one of the ones to use if the front seal is already installed in the cover. But looking at it i'm thinking the cover might just push itself over one way anyway, and mash the seal into the install tool one way. And then i'd have to centre the cover by eye again anyway. The front covers tend to push themselves over lop sided and i then force it centered and tighten down. So i'm not sure if the install tool is worth bothering.

If you are worried about the new CR creating detonation on first drive, pulling 3 or 4 degrees out of entire spark table will help. You can always increase it back afterwards.

Mickyinks

I have an ATI dampner and im not runnin AC so should i leave the AC pulley off the dampner?

Mickyinks

Was looking at the saccity front cover align tool, be about $70 delivered, Ive done it a few times before and i think i used a piece of pipe a few times and eyed a few, no leaks

bortous

Good ****.
springs are setup at good specs.
With that high compression 98 octane fuel might be at it's limit there.
With E85 all good.
If you do start it with that much compression I think it would be safe to pull out a couple of degrees and see how it does and go from there.
What oil you using?

Mickyinks

Dont know what brand oil yet, want to find a brand with better zinc levels than what we can buy here in oz... will run a 10w40 weight

bortous

You can't go past penrite Mick

​​​​​Their racing range has 2200ppm.

https://www.penriteoil.com.au/produc...-100-pao-ester

Mickyinks

Its not a true reading due to aus regs

bortous

Well which oil do you recommend for regular use that is high in zinc?

Che70velle

iTrader: (6)

I left my ac pulley off my damper, as my ac runs off main belt. Use the ATI hub to center the front cover. Set the cover in place and start the bolts but leave them loose. Install the hub fully. Once hub is installed, the cover seal is centered. Only aligning you need to do after that is at the pan rails. Make sure the cover is level at the pan rail, meaning equal contact on each side. You can put the cover on crooked and the cover will stick down on one side or the other .180” or so. Level it at the rails and your golden. I have an alignment tool set but I’ve never used them. The LS is almost foolproof for seal alignment if you install hub or complete damper before tightening cover bolts.
I got your PM, but I haven’t had time in the last couple days to get you an answer. I haven’t been in the shop, just too busy with work.