Haans249

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Well now that would make sense lol. Guess its cometic!!

And as well, BIG news, a little birdy told me that custom pistons were actually already ordered for my build and that they may actually be sitting here in Clinton Township...so the 446ci build may still be a GO!

I will find out for sure on Monday, and if that is the case, then I will have all the parts for my build by sometime this week and I will be driving it all to Dave Diluca for him to build. So praying to the good Lord, I may have this engine by late next week...

Once again, thanks to everyone who has PM'ed me and helped with tracking down parts for the build. ITS been very good and makes me appreciate everyone very much...

Best Regards to all and God Speed,
Adrian

ramairws6

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Adrian,did you get my e-mail about the throttle cable bracket? Still need one or did you find (make) one? Let me know. Traver

Steve - Race Eng

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You are absolutely correct on the stock LS7 gaskets being on back order. My wholesale accounts called me about what gaskets to use on my big bore blocks over a month ago. The LS7 gasket is a nice piece if you can get them.

The Cometics are available in differing thicknesses to take care of variations in piston to head clearance.

Steve

Haans249

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Thanks for the update Steve!

Turns out that I was unable to track down those pistons, so I'm going for a 427 now! I just got back from getting a set of Diamond LS1 4.125 pistons and associated components. Now all I need to do is wait on that block and a crank and I've got everything I need for the engine build!!

Rollin Black, I have PM'ed you!

Adrian

Rollin Black

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Hello Adrian.

PM'd you back.

Haans249

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Well, to update everyone, I've gotten everything I need on order now! It should all be here by Thursday, and off to Toronto I go to get the engine built. I predict it'll hit the rollers be next weekend after a get a little bit of driveability tuning going. Since I'm not building such a large CI motor, the new numbers I'm shooting for is 560hp 510 rwtrq which I think will be doable!!

Thanks for everyones help!! I'll keep this all updated with new information as I get it!

Best Regards,
Adrian

SLED28

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looking forward to meeting you Adrian and building this motor for you!

vmax1500

Hi Adrian, let me know when you come to Toronto... you are invited to our weekly F-Body gathering every Thursday night!

I just sent you a PM

Haans249

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Well, I finally got everything in I need for the build! Luck has been with me this whole week as I've ordered things and they've been in stock haha. I'm going tomorrow morning to meet up with Dave and get this baby by next weekend!! Only thing I'm missing is the cam, but that'll be here soon. =D

Here are some teaser pics of the parts! The LS7 fuel rail polishes quite nicely to a chrome like finish

Best Regards,
Adrian

duke of cruel

[QUOTE=Haans249]Well, I finally got everything in I need for the build! Luck has been with me this whole week as I've ordered things and they've been in stock haha. I'm going tomorrow morning to meet up with Dave and get this baby by next weekend!! Only thing I'm missing is the cam, but that'll be here soon. =D

its gonna be nice haans,
i have one that is pretty much like what you are gonna build,
and i have 718 hp withe sheet metal 105 mm intake, and 675 hp with
mildly ported std intake and flowed tb.
I hope you cant wait, cuz its gonna be wild
DoC

Haans249

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[QUOTE=duke of cruel]

I definitely can't wait, you have no idea...I also leave for Iraq in 27 days and counting lol. So, I'm running a tight schedule.

What cam are you running that you made that power with? Is that 675 hp at the wheels?

What is your exact combo? I heard you say once before that you had all Warhawk stuff....

Adrian

SLED28

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I'm a little excited also as this is my first '427' out on my own! Hopefully she does well for Adrian and cause some excitement! Can't wait to get started on this beast.

gnx7

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congrats on getting the parts. I hope this works out.

Please share the cam specs when you get them.

Haans249

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Cam specs are already in the post! Speced out by yours truely.

Adrian

SLED28

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ANother Update: Parts made it over safely and I had a quick look, everything is looking good. Block goes out for machining on Monday, as well as the rotating for balancing. Hopefully everything is done by Wednesday and that leaves a good couple of days for assembly. Might just get her back next weekend Adrian!

Haans249

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Hahaha! That sounds awesome, I'm glad I was able to make it out to drop the parts off for you!! Thanks so much for all your help! It was nice meeting you! We'll have to get a beer once this engine is complete

Best Regards,
Adrian

ramairws6

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I want some beer damn it!! Traver

Haans249

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Here is a couple teaser pics for everyone thanks to Dave!!

Pics of complete longblock coming later today...stay tuned!

Adrian

Haans249

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Well, the baby is done!!! Pics fresh off the press!!

Please, keep drooling at a minimum!












Dave...you're the man! A big thanks goes out to him for REALLY helping me out in this bind that I got into. Its great to know there is someone out there here to help someone in a tight spot...could'nt have been done with out you!

Tomorrow, I'm going to get that baby in the car and hopefully by monday I will be turning key. I'll post vids at that point!

Best Regards,
Adrian

Haans249

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And the last few to feed your hunger!












Adrian