It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:14 am

All times are UTC - 4 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 99 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 7  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:49 am 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:40 am
Posts: 722
Location: Ansonia, CT
OK,

I've been busy but haven't started to document the build as of yet. So here goes!!!

A while back, Ralph pulled up and unloaded a truckload of Mopar LA small block. Here's what I got and have been tripping over for a while now. :lol:

A nicely machined block,

Image

A big ole pile of parts....

Image

A set of heads massaged by Dwayne Porter.

Image


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:58 am 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:40 am
Posts: 722
Location: Ansonia, CT
The block needed a little bit more prep work, mainly checking for rod interference which is hit or miss (pun intended) on stroker small blocks.

I mocked up one rod assembly and noticed that it didn't hit but was too close for comfort.

Image

Image

So out came the die grinder with the carbide burr and I chamfered all 8 cylinders like I have done on all the other builds. It was like second nature to me.

Image


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:59 am 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:40 am
Posts: 722
Location: Ansonia, CT
The block went off to the shop for cam bearing install and a final cleaning to rid it of grinding chips.

I've since got it back, installed freeze plugs, checked main bearing clearance and installed the crank.


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:15 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:59 am
Posts: 632
Location: Watertown,Ct.
Nice, but, don't let out too many secrets!!! :roll

_________________
1971 Chevelle SS
454 4speed


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:57 am 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:26 am
Posts: 7469
Location: Bristol CT
MORE :runaway MORE :runaway ... Please :pop

_________________
SUPERCAR LEGAL

66 Belvedere I HP2 Hemi Auto 11.13 @ 124MPH 1.68 60' S/A

70 RoadRunner 440+6 Auto 11.05 @ 125MPH 1.67 60' S/A

70 AAR Cuda 340+6BBL 4 Spd. 11.58 @ 121MPH 1.76 60' S/A

72 Demon GSS 340 S/A 11.76 @ 118MPH 1.89 60' S/A


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:18 am 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:40 am
Posts: 722
Location: Ansonia, CT
OK,

The K1 4" stroke forging is all set. Bearing clearances and thrust spot on! :aok

ARP studs hold the caps down but on small block mopars, the oil pump covers one of the bolts. When you use a stud, you can't get the pump on even after shortening the stud because the nut is too tall. In the past, I used a stock bolt in this area but recently have machined the bolt pad down on the main cap to allow me to use the ARP stuff. You'd think ARP would include a bolt in their stud kit to let the builder choose.

Rear cap oil passage is radiused to match the pump port.

Image

Forged Wiseco pistons are hung on the K1 rods. How come you get the hang of spirolock installation by the 8th piston??

Image

Next up is fitting the rings and onto piston installation!!


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:55 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:12 pm
Posts: 2617
Location: North Salem NY
great viewing material!

will this be along the lines of you duster build, or more reliability orientated?

Is there an aftermarket block that would offer more cubes?

keep up the good work?

_________________
69 Nova SS 396 L89
10.481
1.61 60’
132.34 mph


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:57 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:12 pm
Posts: 2617
Location: North Salem NY
Chris, you had mentioned at one time you wouldnt rule out a chevy build.

would you go with a small block there also?

_________________
69 Nova SS 396 L89
10.481
1.61 60’
132.34 mph


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:50 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:12 pm
Posts: 2617
Location: North Salem NY
is it in paint yet :-D

_________________
69 Nova SS 396 L89
10.481
1.61 60’
132.34 mph


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:25 pm 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:40 am
Posts: 722
Location: Ansonia, CT
Ted Daros wrote:
Chris, you had mentioned at one time you wouldnt rule out a chevy build.

would you go with a small block there also?


Ted,

I must have been drinking. :drinking

Although I have to say the most common "hot rod" motor in history is extremely lacking in stock appearing racing.


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:01 am 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:12 pm
Posts: 2617
Location: North Salem NY
yes i agree!

this begs the question?

lets hear from the chevy camp, what would be the best chevy small block combo for S/A racing?

i say prob. a screaming Z28, or certainly a light, chevy II,

_________________
69 Nova SS 396 L89
10.481
1.61 60’
132.34 mph


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:02 am 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:12 pm
Posts: 2617
Location: North Salem NY
it really boils down to which car would have the best heads, and intake!

LT-1?

hmmmm.

_________________
69 Nova SS 396 L89
10.481
1.61 60’
132.34 mph


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:08 am 
Offline

Joined: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:12 pm
Posts: 29
Back on the streets (Mid 70's) in my town the car to beat was a 66 Chevy II with the L-79 option,and one of the badest Chevy's I drove was a 70 Z-28 man that Lt-1, pulled like a big block.

I owned a few GM Muscle but these 2 small blocks stickout...

Either one would be my vote!.. for the future "Grumpys Toy" of the Supercar series. :cheers


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:48 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:12 pm
Posts: 2617
Location: North Salem NY
i think its tough to build a small block in a world of big blocks, so i give those who do alot of credit!

maybe in the not to distant future there will be a small block class!

Then the small block winner could run the big block winner :-D

_________________
69 Nova SS 396 L89
10.481
1.61 60’
132.34 mph


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: Supercar Smallblock Build
PostPosted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:50 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:15 pm
Posts: 91
Ted Daros wrote:
i think its tough to build a small block in a world of big blocks, so i give those who do alot of credit!

maybe in the not to distant future there will be a small block class!

Then the small block winner could run the big block winner :-D



How about a smallblock just goes out to win the whole thing?

_________________
71 Duster 340. 11.45 @ 118.7 1.69 60ft.


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 99 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 7  Next

All times are UTC - 4 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 142 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group