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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON
I also recommend you weld in those plugs vs. using the factory expansion seal method only. With the offset method on the crank to build a mini stroker it puts more stress on the motor beyond what GM intended. This is also the reason I had to increase cooling and braking. bigger HP has bigger challenges. I too was so frustrated when I lost my crank plug. All I can tell you is thanks for documenting and sharing and that the light is at the end of the tunnel. GC
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This is such a fanatical and enthusiastic group I had to share all my trials and tribulations.
I will be sure to address the crank plug issue with Phil and Dempsey. We are meeting at Dempsey's house where my car and motor is at this afternoon to check liner heights, remove the sprocket from the crankshaft, etc... Amount of time and energy made available by the WAZOO guys for the first and the second build has been incredible.
As for ancillary upgrades;
Cooling system.
Check!
Brakes.
Check!
Once the LT5 roars back to life, I should be good to go!