Secondchance - 380 build begins!

[XfireZ51]

Darryl,

Why don't you post a vid of your 380 idling etc?

[secondchance]

Update:

Slight delay due to roof leakage at the shop where the engine will be pulled. Finally scheduled to have the motor pulled around the 28th.
In the meantime I sent a WAZOO spare crankshaft (thank you Phil!) to Ryan Bell (flyin ryan) who is with Rick Watters Racing in Glendale, AZ.
Ryan also helped me with selecting following parts:
4" Diamond 4032 Alloy Pistons 11.5:1 Compression
Diamond 4130 Pins
Total Seal Piston Ring Set - Standard Tension
Eagle ESP 4340 5.850" Connecting Rods

He will offset grind the crankshaft to 2" rod pins, stroke to 3.75", heat treat and index.

I bought main bearings from Kurt (great price!) and sent them to Ryan so that he can check the total assembly before shipping it back.

Once the motor is disassembled the plenum and IHs will be sent to Lee for porting. As for the throttle body, I might stay with 58 mm for now - keeping the cost down.

Ryan has been a tremendous help and took all the guess work out. What do I know... Of course, Phil has been advising me along the way also.

Thanks guys!!!

[XfireZ51]

All this and you're not porting the TB to save a few bucks? Really?
What's the point of increasing the displacement if you choke it off right at the start?

[RICKYRJ1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

All this and you're not porting the TB to save a few bucks? Really?
What's the point of increasing the displacement if you choke it off right at the start?

I agree why do it at a later date? Is the cost saving really that large at this point? Do you really want down time again after she is all done? Looking forward to the finished product GL

[LGAFF]

I would be interested to see if bigger than 58mm really helps......I believe that is between 1000-1200 CFM. Which should support 600hp

[secondchance]

I know guys... I am still thinking how to stage it.
At most hold off for 1-2 months. We shall see.
At his point I just want to be able to drive - can't even drive to Carlisle!

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by secondchance

I know guys... I am still thinking how to stage it.
At most hold off for 1-2 months. We shall see.
At his point I just want to be able to drive - can't even drive to Carlisle!

It's not just a matter of slapping on a larger TB. You'll need to check and probably re-do the Min Air adjustment and calibration. You'll have a different
TPS v for the desired RPM. IAC will be affected. Really should be done as a system. JMHO.

[Scrrem]

Keep good notes Yun, if I ever find a motor, I'll be going that route too ;-)

Rich

[Polo-1]

[QUOTE=secondchance;180166]Update:

Ryan Bell (flyin ryan) who is with Rick Watters Racing in Glendale, AZ.
Ryan also helped me with selecting following parts:
4" Diamond 4032 Alloy Pistons 11.5:1 Compression
Diamond 4130 Pins
Total Seal Piston Ring Set - Standard Tension
Eagle ESP 4340 5.850" Connecting Rods
Ryan has been a tremendous help and took all the guess work out. What do I know... Of course, Phil has been advising me along the way also.

Thanks guys!!![/QUOTE

That's great Ryan is in the States now. That makes shipping much easier. He will be a Great help in your 380 quest !!

Did you ask him about port work on the it. Not sure if he does LT5 work. Not that he does not know how, it's if he has the time?

[secondchance]

[QUOTE=Polo-1;180280]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Update:

Ryan Bell (flyin ryan) who is with Rick Watters Racing in Glendale, AZ.
Ryan also helped me with selecting following parts:
4" Diamond 4032 Alloy Pistons 11.5:1 Compression
Diamond 4130 Pins
Total Seal Piston Ring Set - Standard Tension
Eagle ESP 4340 5.850" Connecting Rods
Ryan has been a tremendous help and took all the guess work out. What do I know... Of course, Phil has been advising me along the way also.

Thanks guys!!![/QUOTE

That's great Ryan is in the States now. That makes shipping much easier. He will be a Great help in your 380 quest !!

Did you ask him about port work on the it. Not sure if he does LT5 work. Not that he does not know how, it's if he has the time?

Porting will be done locally. Prefer to keep anonymous but well versed in LT5. This was much simpler route.