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Lt1_8U · 01-24-2010, 10:39 PM

91chevywt · 01-24-2010, 10:53 PM

Always love that fresh machined look. Is that a 4 bolt main LT1 block? what kind of build do you have planned

Lt1_8U · 01-25-2010, 12:00 AM

gunna be stock : )

Lt1_8U · 01-25-2010, 12:01 AM

yepp 4 bolt lt1 block. stock bottom end and stock cubic inch with a cc306 cam(.510 lift) trickflow 185 heads. hooker supercomp longtube headers, hooker y pipe, magnaflow hi flow cat, borla catback, slp intake, tune, #30 injectors, comp cams pro magnum roller rockers, 160 t-stat, electric waterpump, dbl roller timing chain, hurst shifter and planted with nitto 555r drag radials.

sweetbmxrider · 01-25-2010, 07:16 AM

still stock bore? looks very nice though

Lt1_8U · 01-25-2010, 10:11 AM

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still stock bore? looks very nice though

yeah, for now lol. i didnt have the extra cash to buy a rotating assembly, i had planned on leaving it 350 ci. then in the future bore it out and port everything more.

bubba428 · 01-25-2010, 10:27 AM

there's no holes in it???????????

Lt1_8U · 01-25-2010, 08:52 PM

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there's no holes in it???????????

lol

01-25-2010, 09:22 PM

I would at least do rods and pistons, the crank will hold a lot

Czop418 · 01-25-2010, 10:44 PM

Looks good. Invest in a lt4 Knock module too

I my car ran like **** with my roller rockers . Untill I got it.

Lt1_8U · 01-26-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JerzLT1

I would at least do rods and pistons, the crank will hold a lot

if i find a good deal, right now im all set up and waiting on my tax return to put the motor in so im not sure about it

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Originally Posted by Czop418

Looks good. Invest in a lt4 Knock module too

I my car ran like **** with my roller rockers . Untill I got it.

thanks for the tip! i will def get one

91chevywt · 01-26-2010, 01:11 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about rods and pistons if you're staying mostly stock. LT1 rods are decent. Its the rod studs you should worry about. The pistons are good also for a stock rebuild as long as they measure out ok. If I had stuck with a stock bore I would have used the stock pistons also. Definitly a new set of rings though.

Lt1_8U · 01-26-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 91chevywt

I wouldn't worry too much about rods and pistons if you're staying mostly stock. LT1 rods are decent. Its the rod studs you should worry about. The pistons are good also for a stock rebuild as long as they measure out ok. If I had stuck with a stock bore I would have used the stock pistons also. Definitly a new set of rings though.

yeah i got new rod bolts, and i just got all new bearings and rings as well

Blackbirdws6 · 01-26-2010, 03:57 PM

Very nice! I picked my block up a couple weeks ago but it will be sitting on the stand for a little bit until the funds allow me to move forward the way I want. Mine won't be a stock rebuild though :devil:

Lt1_8U · 01-26-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Very nice! I picked my block up a couple weeks ago but it will be sitting on the stand for a little bit until the funds allow me to move forward the way I want. Mine won't be a stock rebuild though :devil:

thanks man, care to share what your setup is going to be

chrisfrom nj · 01-26-2010, 05:57 PM

the block looks great

Lt1_8U · 01-26-2010, 06:07 PM

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the block looks great

thanks! i cant wait to get this baby on the road

sweetbmxrider · 01-26-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Novaguy

yeah i got new rod bolts, and i just got all new bearings and rings as well

stock rod bolts would need to be pressed out if you didn't know already

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Very nice! I picked my block up a couple weeks ago but it will be sitting on the stand for a little bit until the funds allow me to move forward the way I want. Mine won't be a stock rebuild though :devil:

i'd love to hear more

Lt1_8U · 01-26-2010, 06:20 PM

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stock rod bolts would need to be pressed out if you didn't know already

i'd love to hear more

yepp i know but thanks for the heads up

me too

Blackbirdws6 · 01-26-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Novaguy

thanks man, care to share what your setup is going to be

I don't like to talk much about it until all the parts are here. I'm not fond of the guys who say they are going to this and that....which sometimes never happens.

The basics will be a forged 383 + boost

Lt1_8U · 01-26-2010, 08:12 PM

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I don't like to talk much about it until all the parts are here. I'm not fond of the guys who say they are going to this and that....which sometimes never happens.

The basics will be a forged 383 + boost

that sounds sexy

lol goodluck with it

sweetbmxrider · 01-26-2010, 09:17 PM

need a build thread

Blackbirdws6 · 01-27-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 69Novaguy

that sounds sexy

lol goodluck with it

Thanks and you too! We should both do build threads when the time is right.

Pampered-Z · 01-27-2010, 08:08 AM

Cool! lots of LT1's going together! My shortblock is sitting on the stand, should be back in the car next month and hopefully ready for racing come April.

Lt1_8U · 01-27-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6

Thanks and you too! We should both do build threads when the time is right.

yeah def, i ordered my ring compressor tool so i should be starting to assemble the engine so many pics will be coming!

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Originally Posted by Pampered-Z

Cool! lots of LT1's going together! My shortblock is sitting on the stand, should be back in the car next month and hopefully ready for racing come April.

lt1 ftw!