Forged 353ci LT1 Build Thread Update *PICS*
03-27-2013, 06:16 AM
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Forged 353ci LT1 Build Thread Update *PICS* Just about ready to put the motor in. Got a base tune from Bryan Herter and my pushrods will be here tomorrow. For those of you who haven't seen my previous posts, I'll sum up the build real quick.
LS1 SLP Lid
58mm TB
42# SVO Injectors
LE Ported Intake
LE 21* Trickflows
LE Custom Cam 237/245 .603/.611 110 LSA
1.6 Pro Mags
Forged 353ci Rotating Assembly
1 3/4" Longtube
Dual 3" cutouts
Performabuilt Lvl 2 4L60e
Performabuilt 3800 Billet Converter
3.73 Gears
Drag Radials
LCA's
EWP
AC Delete
LTCC w/ LS2 Coils
NOS Wet Kit
LS1 SLP Lid
58mm TB
42# SVO Injectors
LE Ported Intake
LE 21* Trickflows
LE Custom Cam 237/245 .603/.611 110 LSA
1.6 Pro Mags
Forged 353ci Rotating Assembly
1 3/4" Longtube
Dual 3" cutouts
Performabuilt Lvl 2 4L60e
Performabuilt 3800 Billet Converter
3.73 Gears
Drag Radials
LCA's
EWP
AC Delete
LTCC w/ LS2 Coils
NOS Wet Kit
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03-27-2013, 09:43 AM
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03-27-2013, 09:54 AM
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Edit: Just make sure the bearing on the opti is ok. And since you're using the LTCC I've heard some taking off the rotor since it's not used.
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03-27-2013, 10:53 AM
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See if someone is selling a recently used MSD 93-94 opti for a good price. Their ball bearings are good up to 10,000 rpm.
03-27-2013, 11:22 AM
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I would definitely check the bearing on the opti then. I always over think things but high rpms+old opti=death. Plus not to mention it's a PIA installing one of those things, especially a non vented opti, while the engine is in the car!
See if someone is selling a recently used MSD 93-94 opti for a good price. Their ball bearings are good up to 10,000 rpm.
See if someone is selling a recently used MSD 93-94 opti for a good price. Their ball bearings are good up to 10,000 rpm.
03-27-2013, 02:29 PM
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I may do that. Its not too hard to replace when there aren't any wires running to it, is it? I'm nearing the limit on my budget for this build so if it can wait, I'll wait.
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03-28-2013, 10:49 AM
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What's up with the waterpump drive? I'd seal that timing cover up for good and throw that **** the **** away or sell it to some poor soul. All in all looks like a nice combo of parts. Changing the opti with an electric waterpump and what looks like an ati superdamper is easy as ****. You don't need a puller, just your hands. If anything, I'd pull the rotor and run it as is. You can always go back and change it later easily.
