If its only around 112, it is probably a good idea.

To late. Rods bolts are in.


Cmon guys, we all know that this bottom end isn't going to last long enough to wear anything down.

We all know this bottom end isn't going to go

Please be nice to it

Wasnt that bad honestly. I was pretty nervous about tinkering with it but it was simple. biggest pain was getting the ferrells on the stock rod bolts out. 0 of 16 came out without trouble lol i would just slide the stock rod bolt back in enough that it grabbed on the ferrell but not enough to be threaded. Then a few yanks on the bolt using vice grips.

Coated full threading of bolt and a bit under each head.

-40ft/lb
-Loosen
-40ft/lb
-Loosen
-40ft/lb

40 seems not that tight, but i guess the leverage of a 24" Torque wrench just makes it seem that way.

forgot to order new cam retainer plate. :facepalm:

With the engine being essentailly completed this week, ive composed a scratch list of what else ill be needing to finish the car. So if anyone has any of it for sale, or know of any good deals, post em up.

-Headers+ header gaskets + bolts (most likely going new 1 7/8th TSP race headers)

-Exhaust (may honestly just run catless Y to a bullet muffler and a dump)

-are FAST intake gaskets reusable? if not, FAST intake gaskets

-Throttle Postion Sensor and IAC

-Torque Converter (buying new)

-MAF to TB Boot + 3 to 5 pin MAF harness

-Engine to trans bolts

-Trans X member Bolts

-Battery + Cables (new)

-Power Steering pump pulley + lines

-Spark Plugs (obviously new, not sure which ones)

-Hardware for PCM mount

-Hardware for Lid/Rad cover

-Catch Can

-Front Coilovers

What kind of catch can? Dumped breather or recirc?

Recirc.

You gots?

Nein, Just a puke tank setup

I dont think a puke tank set up will work.

I have the passenger Valve cover vented via filter in place of oil cap.

drive valve cover vented via filter off nipple.

and ls6 valley cover.

I have pacesetters that I chopped part of the ends off :lol: You can have the y with the chopped parts too! :rofl:

I have a rigged as **** loudmouth but I think I'm putting it on the formula :-?

I'll look around for bolts, might have trans to motor

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1 3/4 doe :-|

Progression is progressing.

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looks like you are having fun.

Nice negative camber bro

Are those lowering coils with the bottom coils just being locators/compression? They are almost in bind and there is no weight on them

They are some form of lowering springs. Im not sure which, i honestly never cared much due to swapping to coil overs lol

Made it this far before i realized i didnt have any locktite for the cam bracket. oh well. Today is another day.

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Just to run down real quick before I ruin anything else.

Cam retaining bracket bolts(x4) - 18ft lbs
Cam shaft timing gear bolts(x3) - 25ft lbs(ARP not stock)
Oil Pump to block(x4)- 18ft lbs
Oil Baffle in pan(x8) - 18ft lbs
Oil pick up to to pump(X1) 106in Lbs. (not 18ft lbs as you'll see tmmr)
Oil pan M8 bolts- 18ft Lbs
Oil pan M6 bolts- 106in lbs
Timing cover- 18ft Lbs


Lock tight on any of it other than the cam retainer?

Can't help you with anything helpful, but pretty sure those are Eibach Sportline lowering springs.

I was at my garage for hours yesterday and never even checked. Today i will.

Cam ready to go in, applied some assembly lube since it wont be starting for a few weeks.

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Choppa in its new home.

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New cam retainer plate and timing chain

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bcracecar oil pump

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Ready to rock up front now !

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Now bring on the failure !

Honestly i lucked out on this one, and i prob should have double checked the info. Would have saved me this headache.

Turns out the M6 bolt for the oil tube is not the same torque as the M8 :|:facepalm:

-Fancy New oil pump with snapped off bolt inside :mrgreen:

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Lucky for me, it threads threw the bottom.

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so after a few minutes of struggling with chubby hands and small pliers

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Lucky save :lol: