Building a motor
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with the mods in my sig, what do you do to build a motor? , just pistons and crank? I'm new to this, i have a nitrous kit but I want to get more out of my motor down the road
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Again what do you want to do for the future? What are your horsepower/build/times goals? What cam and numbers do you have now? I run a 150 shot and make over 600 rwhp on a 100% stock 99 shortblock LS1 with 80k miles. Are you just wanting to freshen up the motor or build it stronger for racing/cruising/touring/dragging?
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Oh man, if you're thinking about building a motor get ready to crack open your checkbook. Start doing a TON of research and figure out what all you need. Figure at a minimum:
-Machine work (most expensive part)
-Pistons (probably domed or flat topped for nitrous)
-Rods
-Lifters
-Upgraded valve springs
-Hardened pushrods
-Complete gasket kit for your motor
-ARP head studs or bolts
-New head gaskets
-Lifter trays
-Upgraded rockers
-Timing chain
-Motor mounts
-Oil pump
I know I'm missing a ton of stuff. Also, you'll think of about 50 other "might as well" items while you're in there.
-Machine work (most expensive part)
-Pistons (probably domed or flat topped for nitrous)
-Rods
-Lifters
-Upgraded valve springs
-Hardened pushrods
-Complete gasket kit for your motor
-ARP head studs or bolts
-New head gaskets
-Lifter trays
-Upgraded rockers
-Timing chain
-Motor mounts
-Oil pump
I know I'm missing a ton of stuff. Also, you'll think of about 50 other "might as well" items while you're in there.
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In no way am I trying to discourage you from doing this, I'm just saying it's way more involved than most people realize. I'm a hell of a lot farther financially into this than I had ever planned on, even though I have done all of the labor myself with the exception of the machine work. I would recommend you pick up a copy of this book...
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It's fantastic and I would read it cover to cover a couple times to get a head start on educating yourself.
It's fantastic and I would read it cover to cover a couple times to get a head start on educating yourself.