My Build

[MidnightriderZ24]

I've been planning this engine build for about a year and a half and ive finally gotten around to take the engine into the machine shop (thank you tax return!!).
so far ive got the bottom end almost complete, still waiting on my coated bearings yet so i cant really assemble it, which is killing me!
heres what i got done: the block was heat treated, hot tanked, new plugs, line bored, painted black. i also polished the lifter valley, and the crankcase which removed ALOT of imperfections in the casting and should help the oil return nice and smoothly. i had the rotating assembly balanced (crank, and rods), and had the rods modified to fit the crank. overall im happy with the work but i still need lots of stuff to complete the engine. ill have assembled pix up soon!

[merlot566jka]

does oil stick to smooth surfaces like other fluids do? i always wondered if smoth oil pasages made better flow

[MidnightriderZ24]

Block:

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_454_full.jpg

Cylinders Over .020

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_455_full.jpg

Studded bottom end

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_453_full.jpg

Modified oil returns and smooth crankcase

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_456_full.jpg

Balanced/polished crank

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_457_full.jpg

Modified rod vs unmodified

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_458_full.jpg

9.0:1 Wisecos .927 wrist pin/ Eagle H-Beams

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_459_full.jpg

[Superdave]

Nice!

[sprucegagt]

What did you use to polish the lifter valley/crankcase?

[MidnightriderZ24]

i used some grinding stones with a die grinder, then i used some sanding rolls from a P&P kit to smoothen them up some.. ill snap some more pics up close to show the texture. should have my turbo soon so i can start fabbing up the headers

[Superdave]

how much boost are you planning for this year?

also, gonna make it to the bash?

[powerdoctor]

Nice, Nice, Nice......

You are going to paint it inside, right?

The smooth surface and the casting slag removed will make some nice horse power gains for cheap, and painting the inside will help more with the "windage".

I always epoxy a few magnets in the pan as well ...

I can't wait to see/ hear it run, good job.

[zofo61]

Looks Great....

What coated bearings are you using? I am in the process of getting my block cleaned up and thats one of the things I am trying to decide on. Did you use the ARP studs for the crank?

Thanks

[MidnightriderZ24]

how much boost are you planning for this year?

also, gonna make it to the bash?

im planning on running upwards of 20 psig.. i did a compressor map on a gt3582rs and its almost 88% efficiency, and have a mad hook up on one...
well, it really depends. i graduate UTI in may and im planning on movin back home, and starting a new career so im not really sure if i can take off yet. but if it works out i will for sure, i wanted to make it last year but being a broke college student BLOWS haha.

as for paintin the block im not going to, quality paint isnt cheap, so this is enough. yeah the whole engine will be studded. for the bearings thier clevite 77's that are teflon coated.

[MidnightriderZ24]

today i got around to building the front header. turned out nicely, but ive got some more work to do on it, its only tacked right now..

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_460_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/569000-569999/569851_461_full.jpg

[Superdave]

i thought you had a set of turbo headers allready?

nice bend work though! watch out for the starter, i didn't have mine on when i fabbed the front header, one primary sits about 1/2" away.. i had to heat-wrap the starter. lol

[1988GTU]

You have a mini starter Dave? If not, minds well invest in one of those!

[MidnightriderZ24]

these things are being coated up anyways. i had the starter installed, its gonna be close but im not too worried since the starter is wrapped too. i sold my old turbo kit back in september.

[barrok69]

What was the reasoning for having such long primaries for a Turbo header?