the_coupe's NA engine build thread
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From: ATL hoe
pix of the coolant bypass shiz and the painted covers. 3 coats of cast aluminum then 3 coats of clear.
and yes, im gonna run the qx4 side coolant pipe too. gonna cut off/block off what isnt needed.
and yes, im gonna run the qx4 side coolant pipe too. gonna cut off/block off what isnt needed.
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From: ATL hoe
guess i'll update this page with my price list so far of what i've had to spend so far....cuz the edit thing is bein ghey and not submitting.
my price list:
BC stage2 cams, springs, Ti retainers - $1150
CP 96mm 11:1 pistons and Manley rods - $1075
ACL rod/main bearings - $140
Revup oil pump - $153
Water pump - NC
Thermostat - NC
Pathy coolant bypass mod - $187
Master gasket kit - $235
External bottom end balance - $180
Cylinder bore job - $125
Forged TQ plate rental - $115
File fit rings - $35
Machine block for HR mod - $65
Stillen crank pulley (stock size) - $90
Competition stage4 clutch/flywheel kit - $300
/\new clutch disc -
Resurfaced flywheel - $40
HR headgaskets - NC
HR headbolts - NC
OEM main bolts - NC
OEM crank pulley bolt - $5
OEM pilot bushing - $2
OEM flywheel bolts - $28
OEM clutch pivot ball - NC
OEM release bearing - $35
OEM rear main seal - $26
OEM thrust washers - $33
VHT red wrinkle paint (2 cans) - $18
HT paint (3 cans)- $19
my price list:
BC stage2 cams, springs, Ti retainers - $1150
CP 96mm 11:1 pistons and Manley rods - $1075
ACL rod/main bearings - $140
Revup oil pump - $153
Water pump - NC
Thermostat - NC
Pathy coolant bypass mod - $187
Master gasket kit - $235
External bottom end balance - $180
Cylinder bore job - $125
Forged TQ plate rental - $115
File fit rings - $35
Machine block for HR mod - $65
Stillen crank pulley (stock size) - $90
Competition stage4 clutch/flywheel kit - $300
/\new clutch disc -
Resurfaced flywheel - $40
HR headgaskets - NC
HR headbolts - NC
OEM main bolts - NC
OEM crank pulley bolt - $5
OEM pilot bushing - $2
OEM flywheel bolts - $28
OEM clutch pivot ball - NC
OEM release bearing - $35
OEM rear main seal - $26
OEM thrust washers - $33
VHT red wrinkle paint (2 cans) - $18
HT paint (3 cans)- $19
Less pictures and more assembly/dyno time!
I'll be interested in the final numbers. I'm pretty sure this thing will sound rowdy as well. I'm requesting videos after everything is settled.
Looks good man, the car and build. I'm impressed with your ability to not rush anything. You can tell this is how you make your money.
I'll be interested in the final numbers. I'm pretty sure this thing will sound rowdy as well. I'm requesting videos after everything is settled.
Looks good man, the car and build. I'm impressed with your ability to not rush anything. You can tell this is how you make your money.
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From: ATL hoe
so i think its revival time. 
heads are done. big yay.
had them resurfaced for a nice clean....surface? lol
cleaned the valves and seats, installed new valve seals
installed the BC valve springs and Ti retainers
checked my valve clearances with the stage2 cams. all BUT 2 intake valves were within spec. so i got the correct valve lifters to put me within spec. yay x2.
torqued them to spec with HR headgaskets using HR headbolts
then installed the cams and secondary t-chain tensioners. that was my stopping point for the day.
naowwww for the pikachurrs -_-
heads are done. big yay.
had them resurfaced for a nice clean....surface? lol
cleaned the valves and seats, installed new valve seals
installed the BC valve springs and Ti retainers
checked my valve clearances with the stage2 cams. all BUT 2 intake valves were within spec. so i got the correct valve lifters to put me within spec. yay x2.
torqued them to spec with HR headgaskets using HR headbolts
then installed the cams and secondary t-chain tensioners. that was my stopping point for the day.
naowwww for the pikachurrs -_-
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From: ATL hoe
UPDATE!!!
i went to bolt the rear timing cover on last saturday since i had the heads all torqued up. but once i was finished torquing it down i noticed my bank2 tensioner guide was cracked. BOOOOO! so i went ahead and ordered all new tensioners....which came in yesterday.
so i put in the new tensioners and water pump, got the secondaries on, then put on the primary. cool beans!!!
turned the motor over and boy did she spin over freely! so happys!
with the front cover bolted on....btw, i just painted the covers in the cast coat aluminum engine paint.
there's a secret spot for an oil return......so i opened it up and tapped it for future use when i go SC.
no more factory oil "warmer"
the stillen lightweight factory size crank pulley
now it just looks purtyyyyyy! the swap begins tomorrow after work!
...
i went to bolt the rear timing cover on last saturday since i had the heads all torqued up. but once i was finished torquing it down i noticed my bank2 tensioner guide was cracked. BOOOOO! so i went ahead and ordered all new tensioners....which came in yesterday.
so i put in the new tensioners and water pump, got the secondaries on, then put on the primary. cool beans!!!
turned the motor over and boy did she spin over freely! so happys!
with the front cover bolted on....btw, i just painted the covers in the cast coat aluminum engine paint.
there's a secret spot for an oil return......so i opened it up and tapped it for future use when i go SC.
no more factory oil "warmer"
the stillen lightweight factory size crank pulley
now it just looks purtyyyyyy! the swap begins tomorrow after work!
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