7.4 BBC Build
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we run Rec90 for fuel, so he said with timing at 32 , everything was a go. I might be below the 10 .1 now, Ill need to ask the machine shop. I also had a set of new Flotek 119cc alum heads. but ended up using steels. A roller cam might help too. Im still running wet exhaust so to hit higher numbers I need to use better heads and cam. I think this should be a long running motor, balanced and really dont need to spin it too fast for peak power.
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HawkX66 (08-19-2021)
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I'm trying to get this engine built, but ran into a snag with the first machine shop I used. They hot tanked the block and did a rough bore. They suggested I deck the block, but needed the pistons first. No problem, I wanted them to balance the rotating assembly anyway and was only waiting on the rods which I hadn't received yet. See, here's the deal, I've built a dozen engines and I like spec'ing the parts myself. Also, I want to verify the parts going into my engine. Anyway, I go to drop off the pistons at the shop and ask for a receipt; you would think I just called him mother something bad! He says, we don't do that and if you want to load your block fine. So, I loaded my block and left. Did he really think I was going to drop off $3,500 in parts without a receipt or anything? What if that place burned down tomorrow? I guess I would just be out $3,500? Am I crazy? Would you drop off that much in parts?
Now I just had some auto painting done and got paper work for the car, but then later dropped off a new hood for paint. Now the hood was $350, so I didn't sweat it, and there were no issues with the shop. But, $3,500 on the finger is a little rich for me. I'm sure you ballers don't sweat $3k. lol
Now I just had some auto painting done and got paper work for the car, but then later dropped off a new hood for paint. Now the hood was $350, so I didn't sweat it, and there were no issues with the shop. But, $3,500 on the finger is a little rich for me. I'm sure you ballers don't sweat $3k. lol
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I'm trying to get this engine built, but ran into a snag with the first machine shop I used. They hot tanked the block and did a rough bore. They suggested I deck the block, but needed the pistons first. No problem, I wanted them to balance the rotating assembly anyway and was only waiting on the rods which I hadn't received yet. See, here's the deal, I've built a dozen engines and I like spec'ing the parts myself. Also, I want to verify the parts going into my engine. Anyway, I go to drop off the pistons at the shop and ask for a receipt; you would think I just called him mother something bad! He says, we don't do that and if you want to load your block fine. So, I loaded my block and left. Did he really think I was going to drop off $3,500 in parts without a receipt or anything? What if that place burned down tomorrow? I guess I would just be out $3,500? Am I crazy? Would you drop off that much in parts?
Now I just had some auto painting done and got paper work for the car, but then later dropped off a new hood for paint. Now the hood was $350, so I didn't sweat it, and there were no issues with the shop. But, $3,500 on the finger is a little rich for me. I'm sure you ballers don't sweat $3k. lol
Now I just had some auto painting done and got paper work for the car, but then later dropped off a new hood for paint. Now the hood was $350, so I didn't sweat it, and there were no issues with the shop. But, $3,500 on the finger is a little rich for me. I'm sure you ballers don't sweat $3k. lol
Just a comment. I did a Gen V 'stroker 496 several years ago. Things may have gotten better, but I had a bit of a 'tick' when we started. After a couple of dyno pulls it was clear (from the drip) that our hammer clearance of the pan was insufficient. I had to find a stroker pan and had a HARD TIME locating a stroker oil pan for a Gen V block. Tons for Gen IV. Also, specific stroker pan gaskets for Gen V. Never found those.
Motor project died in a flood. I sold my pan last year to a guy on RacingJunk that said he had a hard time finding one. Just double ck. before you order. They say "BBC Stroker Pan" but in the 'fitment' section tell you they are Gen IV only.
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I don't think it was out of line to ask for a receipt....the fact it irked them so bad seems odd.
Just a comment. I did a Gen V 'stroker 496 several years ago. Things may have gotten better, but I had a bit of a 'tick' when we started. After a couple of dyno pulls it was clear (from the drip) that our hammer clearance of the pan was insufficient. I had to find a stroker pan and had a HARD TIME locating a stroker oil pan for a Gen V block. Tons for Gen IV. Also, specific stroker pan gaskets for Gen V. Never found those.
Motor project died in a flood. I sold my pan last year to a guy on RacingJunk that said he had a hard time finding one. Just double ck. before you order. They say "BBC Stroker Pan" but in the 'fitment' section tell you they are Gen IV only.
Just a comment. I did a Gen V 'stroker 496 several years ago. Things may have gotten better, but I had a bit of a 'tick' when we started. After a couple of dyno pulls it was clear (from the drip) that our hammer clearance of the pan was insufficient. I had to find a stroker pan and had a HARD TIME locating a stroker oil pan for a Gen V block. Tons for Gen IV. Also, specific stroker pan gaskets for Gen V. Never found those.
Motor project died in a flood. I sold my pan last year to a guy on RacingJunk that said he had a hard time finding one. Just double ck. before you order. They say "BBC Stroker Pan" but in the 'fitment' section tell you they are Gen IV only.