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Did the machine shop remove the threaded plugs in the back of the block near the cam journal before hot tanking? If not, it may be... -
I saw that but figured what the heck, some people have unique tastes..."Come 'ere you sexy cast iron!" :hump::hidesbehindsofa:
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Thanks man! I kind of post and drop most days. I just reread the text and WTF IS UP WITH AUTOCORRECT that it said rape instead of...
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Looking good Chad!
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Coming along- took the tape off this morning, did some detailing and cleaning. Then I chased all the threads.
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Got the engine taped off, and put on the primer after heating with a propane burner and a wipe down with acetone. Then this morning, I...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Th350 shift kit help.Nick was pretty helpful when I was asking about this stuff. I installed a Transgo kit on mine and it shifts really nice but no neck...
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You are way over complicating things, with trying to mix/interchange parts between all those kits. Stick with the Transgo kit, return...
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Yes, will see some boost and just good insurance to run the wider gap. If just going N/A you won't need as much ring gap.
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Absolutely! Absolutely. Are you doing a power adder then?
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Might be worth it to check the oil rings, oddly enough I had to file them on mine to get them to the .015" minimum - not that those will...
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.Which pistons are you running?
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Chad, FWIW I am running .028" top and .029" on the bottom for reference, based on the math D.S.S. provided with the ring set.
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ChuckN replied to the thread Chuck’s engine build thread!.It’s sage advice- a guy said that too loose won’t kill it, but too tight will.
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Yeah I err'd on the wide side of the recommendation when I did my 5.3 in my '05. It's been perfectly fine
