I know everyone has been on the edge of their seats wondering what ever happened to the rebuild, well, it's not happening quite yet due to **** happening, as it usually does. I went to see the builder and was able to at least see the engine is to the point of reassembly. Awaiting some numbers so I can send le check.



Some of the pistons which were directly below the wiped lobes sent metal into the piston skirts and cylinder walls. Of course, being the cheap bastard I am I did not want to bore out the block and buy new pistons. Clearances were measured and my builder said he'd do what he could. He was able to hone the ridges out of the scratches so they cannot be felt, however there is still scarring in the cylinders:


It's most likely not the optimal setup, but it should do in a pinch, and I was able to reuse the pistons which would of added at least a grand onto the rebuild. We'll see if it holds up. The motor isn't going to be anything more than it was before. Going back to a hydraulic cam and the builder is going to message the bowls on the heads to get a little more flow. Cam profile is unknown. Still leaning towards something in GM847 territory, but may be a custom job. Will try and peak around 6500.

In the mean time, had the driveway redone:







And the temporary home for the bike whilst the driveway cures:



It's good to have a walkout/ride in basement.

Anyway, let it be known if you notice the roller bearings on your lifters are starting to pit, replace them immediately. Check the cam lobes closely to ensure they do not follow suit. If they too are pitted, you may be into some monies. My issue was from pure neglect. My fart...

 

My block is worse than that Dick, don't worry about it.

 

OCD, foo...

 

Nice driveway...must be hell when it ices up there though lol.

 

Thanks. Got a snow blower, pal. Can knock mine and three others I routinely do in about an hour.

 

I don't miss that **** at all. I only had a 2' snow shovel and my youthful exuberance .

Moved down to FL @ ~13 years old.

 

Can't wait to see it up and running.. 383 right?

 

395.3. Probably more like 395.32 with the new hone. I need to find someone to tune this. Probably going to go mail order for now.

 

Drive up to NJ, Tune Time Performance will dyno tune LT1s on their MD.

 

Would I be able to meet the legendary man-crush?

 

Only reason I would be there is to tell him you are a Dick and charge you more.

 

They any good?

 

They are the tuner for my car, granted its an LS1 PCM, so I cannot say how skilled he is with LT1 software. However, I would say he is worth talking to. I am very happy with the tuning and continued support with my car from TTP.

Be warned, his dyno will make you cry.

 

Matt's one of the best around, my cars there's now getting buttoned up.

 

That is most likely the closest LT1 tuner there is around these parts. Hopefully they're still tuning LT1 PCM's by the time my **** is put together...

 

You going for 10s with the big 397!?

 

He's not going anywhere.

 

Nah. I was chasing that with the SR, but didn't want to compromise and fell short. Setup will be milder with the HR cam. I'd be real happy with somewhere in the mid to maybe low 11's? At least that's what I'm hoping. There will be a little more thought into the cam profile this time around. Before I just wanted to stab a SR cam in and see what happened. I'll probably have to change out the gears from the 4.56's to maybe a 4.30 or higher. Dunno.

 

You have 4.56s now? Crossing the line in 5th? With 4.33s I was at 6300 on a 26" tire at 110.

The car is heavy correct? Any chance you'd be willing to pull 300-400lbs out of it? Fiberglass hood, k member, crash supports, airbags, firewall rubber, the expensive stuff won't cause alot of sacrifices, except your wallet.

 

And have the Dick lose his chance to make fun of anyone who takes a little weight out of their car? Never gonna happen, he needs his bucket of excuses for a slow car.