Got the LSX going together!!
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Got the LSX going together!! i picked up my parts last night!!!!
so once i got home, we got moving!!
we got the block cleaned up, the pistions clearance all checked (wall) the rings all file fit, all bearings clearanced, set up the end play, and got everything all set up and ready to work on.
tonight we will be putting the pistons in checking clearance, then hand the rings on the pistions, and begin assembly.
im hopping to have the entire shortblock done tonight and possably have throw the head on and check pistion to valve, then throw the heads on for good.
as long as everything fits up, i will have it done and ready to go in the car by the end of the day tommorow which means best case thursday, worst case friday i will be putting the motor in, i have to rework the fuel system a tad, and should be up and running by saturday, and possably at the test and tune sunday!! thats if everything is the right parts.
the only hold up may be oil pan fitment with the alum rods, they hit
and pretty bad, once pistions are in, we will adress that issue, that will be my only hold up if everything else is correct.
cant wait, im close now
so once i got home, we got moving!!
we got the block cleaned up, the pistions clearance all checked (wall) the rings all file fit, all bearings clearanced, set up the end play, and got everything all set up and ready to work on.
tonight we will be putting the pistons in checking clearance, then hand the rings on the pistions, and begin assembly.
im hopping to have the entire shortblock done tonight and possably have throw the head on and check pistion to valve, then throw the heads on for good.
as long as everything fits up, i will have it done and ready to go in the car by the end of the day tommorow which means best case thursday, worst case friday i will be putting the motor in, i have to rework the fuel system a tad, and should be up and running by saturday, and possably at the test and tune sunday!! thats if everything is the right parts.
the only hold up may be oil pan fitment with the alum rods, they hit
and pretty bad, once pistions are in, we will adress that issue, that will be my only hold up if everything else is correct.cant wait, im close now
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Originally Posted by Tiago
Awesome, Im about to take mine to the machine shop.
post some pics
post some pics
but its good now.
i will try to remember to grab a few pics.
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Originally Posted by Black2001z06
I'm about to send mine off to LME for some goodies as well!
Hey does the block come orange? I just placed my order for a 454 LSX from LME but I have to get my heads off my 388 to get to LME to check out and assemble, otherwise they would have had an assembled shortblock out this week. Supposively the 454 blocks are already machined and setup, my stumbling block maybe the combustion chambers of my heads and the pistons LME has in stock.
Did you end up going with a 427? I thought I saw that in another post. Congrats on the setup sounds like you are going all out!
Bobby
Did you end up going with a 427? I thought I saw that in another post. Congrats on the setup sounds like you are going all out!
Bobby
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yes, it comes orange, i didnt know they came machined? minewas3.9 bore and i punched it out.
yes, it will be427 and i went al out exept the cam, i realy want solid roller, but $$$ is tight, i will do that this winter
yes, it will be427 and i went al out exept the cam, i realy want solid roller, but $$$ is tight, i will do that this winter
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Originally Posted by Noyzee
lme doing yours? what are they doing? cubes ect?
Lunati Crank and Rods
Wiseco Pistons
Stage 3 ported ls6 MTI heads
Fast 90 , NW 90
Might put the S-1 cam back in it or go to a custom grind
It's just a lil O street car though.
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I asked the guys at GM Performance Parts about the incorrect bolts.
It seems that during a build of one their project vehicles they found the bolts were not correct. Since then they have corrected the problem.
They also shipped a revised bolt kit to dealers who purchased LSX blocks. If you have the older bolt kit you should contact the dealer where you purchased your block for the upgraded kit.
This was discovered more than a month ago. Since then all block being shipped have the new bolt kit.
Robin
It seems that during a build of one their project vehicles they found the bolts were not correct. Since then they have corrected the problem.
They also shipped a revised bolt kit to dealers who purchased LSX blocks. If you have the older bolt kit you should contact the dealer where you purchased your block for the upgraded kit.
This was discovered more than a month ago. Since then all block being shipped have the new bolt kit.
Robin
Last edited by Robin L; Jun 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM.
Originally Posted by Robin L
I asked our the guys at GM Performance Parts about the incorrect bolts.
It seems that during a build of one their project vehicles they found the bolt were not correct. Since then they have corrected the problem.
They also shipped a revised bolt kit to dealers who purchased LSX blocks. If you have the older bolt kit you should contact the dealer where you purchased your block for the upgraded kit.
This was discovered more than a month ago. Since then all block being shipped have the new bolt kit.
Robin
It seems that during a build of one their project vehicles they found the bolt were not correct. Since then they have corrected the problem.
They also shipped a revised bolt kit to dealers who purchased LSX blocks. If you have the older bolt kit you should contact the dealer where you purchased your block for the upgraded kit.
This was discovered more than a month ago. Since then all block being shipped have the new bolt kit.
Robin
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From: East Side Performance! mASShole
robin, i asked but never got my bolt kit, however i made my own. lol
the cam retainer plate is wa way off with the double roller they need to do a revised plate again with flat alan style bolts for the top 2 holes. they just dont fit.
other then that, the motor is in, and i should have everything 100% tonight.
the cam retainer plate is wa way off with the double roller they need to do a revised plate again with flat alan style bolts for the top 2 holes. they just dont fit.
other then that, the motor is in, and i should have everything 100% tonight.