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tpepmeie · 12-31-2008

Howdy, guys. Thought I would share some pictures as the pieces are slowing arriving for my spare LT5 buildup. The induction system is out being ported as we speak. I know my limitations...I'll let an expert build the bottom end and assemble the motor, but I need the market to turn around first to free up more capital!

Carrillo tapered H-beam rods. Stock rods weigh close to 750g, Olivers are around 650g. These are around 550g. The 4.00" Bryant crank has 2.00" journals.

Custom ATI super damper. Yes, it took over 2 months after the drawings were approved. The three pieces are the damper, pulley, and crank hub. It is about 20% lighter altogether than the OEM piece.

And last the mechanical buckets.... about half the weight of the GM hydraulics. Still not entirely decided to go this direction. Need to decide this spring before I order cams. The small pieces are the shims for lash clearance adjustment.

I forgot to snap pics of the new springs and Ti retainers. Will try to get that later.

Todd

Jagdpanzer · 12-31-2008

tpepmeie,
Great pics and thanks for sharing.
Should be able to see some real high revs and power with the lighter valve train components.
Can you tell us where you found the mechanical buckets and Ti retainers?
And what piston/liner combo will you be going with and what is the power target?
Fascinating project.
Please keep us posted.

RICHARD TILL · 12-31-2008

Great choice on the rods. I`m running a set of them in a 10 second dragboat with a 496 chevy. Also have another set of them here to turn a 1992 Chevrolet 454 SS pickup into a 496 SS.

Polo-1 · 12-31-2008

Not to butt in...... This is my 402 build.

Moldex 4" with 2.00 rods

I went with Crower Maxi-Lite B-4 with upgraded bolts, 625g but I plan to hit it with N2O

Ron Woods Liners/and studs

Top end with be Mono runner into heads, From Greg VanDeventer

I like that ATI damper, can you tell me more on it.

flyin ryan · 12-31-2008

i deal with ATI on my higher end stuff. they really seem to be on top of the game right now, great stuff. been fair with me too, that's never a bad thing. your Dampr looks like it tuned out very nice, Todd. you happy how it turned out? i can't tell for sure...did you go with an aluminum hub?

Tyler Townsley · 01-01-2009

Todd. Fastlane spent a ton of money and time on trying to do mechanical lifters and finally gave up. He felt the extra work needed to get the lash right did not justify the end gain.

Tyler

Jagdpanzer · 07-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Not to butt in...... This is my 402 build.

Moldex 4" with 2.00 rods

I went with Crower Maxi-Lite B-4 with upgraded bolts, 625g but I plan to hit it with N2O

Ron Woods Liners/and studs

Top end with be Mono runner into heads, From Greg VanDeventer

I like that ATI damper, can you tell me more on it.

Hey Polo,
Can you update us on how is the 402 build is coming along?

Polo-1 · 07-07-2009

Sure

The top end should be done 2-3 weeks

The block is in Spokane now. They need to make tq plate for the block. I think he said it will be 4" T-6.

ARP studs for the bottom end are a no go. I tried to have them made, no luck. I'm to small of a order, I guess. I wanted 5 sets made, no luck.

Ron Woods is working on having them made ( multiples ).

Everything on the LT5 just takes forever to get done. It has not been a cash shortage on my end. I guess if I did all the work myself it would go faster. I don't have Rottler boring and Sunnen honing tools. As porting, I'm only OK at it. I want this little 402 hit 625-640 (motor hp) then the NOS on top.

How yours doing Todd

A26B · 07-11-2009

Great work Todd.

One thing comes to mind reading all the posts. Remember all the bashing about how long it took to get a stroker built? Now that you guys are doing your own and encountering the same type of delays, it put it into proper perspective.

BTW, I am going to have full siamesed plenum gaskets made that are oversized on the outside shape (to cover the welded up areas, and undersized on the inside port area, so that they can be trimmed to fit each individual engine since the port configurations vary.

tpepmeie · 09-03-2009

Some new eye candy. Custom CP pistons arrived.

Unfortunately, these were ordered without the valve reliefs -- a mistake by the builder

. We've ordered a second lot with the correct valve reliefs. I also took the opportunity to make a few other tweaks to the design.

These will be for sale soon. Even w/o valve reliefs, they will handle some moderate cams.

Todd

12-31-2008	#1
tpepmeie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 815	A few parts for my next engine Howdy, guys. Thought I would share some pictures as the pieces are slowing arriving for my spare LT5 buildup. The induction system is out being ported as we speak. I know my limitations...I'll let an expert build the bottom end and assemble the motor, but I need the market to turn around first to free up more capital! Carrillo tapered H-beam rods. Stock rods weigh close to 750g, Olivers are around 650g. These are around 550g. The 4.00" Bryant crank has 2.00" journals. Custom ATI super damper. Yes, it took over 2 months after the drawings were approved. The three pieces are the damper, pulley, and crank hub. It is about 20% lighter altogether than the OEM piece. And last the mechanical buckets.... about half the weight of the GM hydraulics. Still not entirely decided to go this direction. Need to decide this spring before I order cams. The small pieces are the shims for lash clearance adjustment. I forgot to snap pics of the new springs and Ti retainers. Will try to get that later. Todd

12-31-2008	#2
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: A few parts for my next engine tpepmeie, Great pics and thanks for sharing. Should be able to see some real high revs and power with the lighter valve train components. Can you tell us where you found the mechanical buckets and Ti retainers? And what piston/liner combo will you be going with and what is the power target? Fascinating project. Please keep us posted.

12-31-2008	#3
RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: A few parts for my next engine Great choice on the rods. I`m running a set of them in a 10 second dragboat with a 496 chevy. Also have another set of them here to turn a 1992 Chevrolet 454 SS pickup into a 496 SS.

12-31-2008	#4
Polo-1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 955	Re: A few parts for my next engine Not to butt in...... This is my 402 build. Moldex 4" with 2.00 rods I went with Crower Maxi-Lite B-4 with upgraded bolts, 625g but I plan to hit it with N2O Ron Woods Liners/and studs Top end with be Mono runner into heads, From Greg VanDeventer I like that ATI damper, can you tell me more on it.

12-31-2008	#5
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: A few parts for my next engine i deal with ATI on my higher end stuff. they really seem to be on top of the game right now, great stuff. been fair with me too, that's never a bad thing. your Dampr looks like it tuned out very nice, Todd. you happy how it turned out? i can't tell for sure...did you go with an aluminum hub? __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

01-01-2009	#6
Tyler Townsley Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nichols, FL Posts: 615	Re: A few parts for my next engine Todd. Fastlane spent a ton of money and time on trying to do mechanical lifters and finally gave up. He felt the extra work needed to get the lash right did not justify the end gain. Tyler __________________ 55 Polo White (Project) 61 Jewel Blue (Sold to buy above) 66 Nassau Blue 68 Torch Red 88 ZR1 Blue 90 ZR1 White

07-07-2009	#8
Polo-1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 955	Re: A few parts for my next engine Sure The top end should be done 2-3 weeks The block is in Spokane now. They need to make tq plate for the block. I think he said it will be 4" T-6. ARP studs for the bottom end are a no go. I tried to have them made, no luck. I'm to small of a order, I guess. I wanted 5 sets made, no luck. Ron Woods is working on having them made ( multiples ). Everything on the LT5 just takes forever to get done. It has not been a cash shortage on my end. I guess if I did all the work myself it would go faster. I don't have Rottler boring and Sunnen honing tools. As porting, I'm only OK at it. I want this little 402 hit 625-640 (motor hp) then the NOS on top. How yours doing Todd

07-11-2009	#9
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: A few parts for my next engine Great work Todd. One thing comes to mind reading all the posts. Remember all the bashing about how long it took to get a stroker built? Now that you guys are doing your own and encountering the same type of delays, it put it into proper perspective. BTW, I am going to have full siamesed plenum gaskets made that are oversized on the outside shape (to cover the welded up areas, and undersized on the inside port area, so that they can be trimmed to fit each individual engine since the port configurations vary. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

09-03-2009	#10
tpepmeie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 815	Re: A few parts for my next engine Some new eye candy. Custom CP pistons arrived. Unfortunately, these were ordered without the valve reliefs -- a mistake by the builder . We've ordered a second lot with the correct valve reliefs. I also took the opportunity to make a few other tweaks to the design. These will be for sale soon. Even w/o valve reliefs, they will handle some moderate cams. Todd