Rambo's LS1 Build
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Cincinnati, OH
I plan on using chase bays and a GM ECU w/tune for all my wiring. I want to retain AC and use as much LS2 stuff as I can. And yeah, definately would be nice to have all the money right now. Instead of being stuck buying a few parts here and a few parts there. I am shooting for 420-450hp at the rear wheel NA on stock 243 heads, 6800-7200 rpm redline.
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 884
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Should have an update next weekend. I am having a hard time getting the rod bolts off. Need to make up a good vice setup. Also, I will be making my piston ring squaring tool this week. Last tool I need.
as long as the motor being swapped is from the same model year or newer than the chassis and retains "stock emissions devices" and OBD2 it will pass cali smog.
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Checked crankshaft end play. Looks good. I also finally got the piston rod bolts loosed up so I can start assembly of the bearings
Last edited by Rambo; Feb 13, 2012 at 10:03 PM.
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Time for an update!!
The rod bearings and connecting rod/piston assembly.
Dropped in the rod bearings.
Bearings are ready for clearance inspection. Seven more to go...
All the Piston/Rod assemblies ready for rings.
My piston ring squaring tool works!!
Piston ring #3 all gapped up and ready to go.
The full piston assembly rings, rods, bearings, and pistons. The whole caboodle ready for assembly.
Piston rings installed.
After a bitch of time figuring out how to get my ring compressor working correctly (wouldnt close all the way) on piston #1 the rest dropped in nicely.
Bottom end all buttoned up!
ARP Rod bolt close up!
All Pistons In!!! Time to find a cam!!!
btw this build is sponsored by budwieser. 5 hrs of working on a motor cannot be had without a few cans of beer.
The rod bearings and connecting rod/piston assembly.
Dropped in the rod bearings.
Bearings are ready for clearance inspection. Seven more to go...
All the Piston/Rod assemblies ready for rings.
My piston ring squaring tool works!!
Piston ring #3 all gapped up and ready to go.
The full piston assembly rings, rods, bearings, and pistons. The whole caboodle ready for assembly.
Piston rings installed.
After a bitch of time figuring out how to get my ring compressor working correctly (wouldnt close all the way) on piston #1 the rest dropped in nicely.
Bottom end all buttoned up!
ARP Rod bolt close up!
All Pistons In!!! Time to find a cam!!!
btw this build is sponsored by budwieser. 5 hrs of working on a motor cannot be had without a few cans of beer.
Last edited by Rambo; Feb 13, 2012 at 10:12 PM.
