7-bolt rebuild with FP3065

[Moonlight GSX]

Everyone seems to be tried and true about the 6 bolt engine, I personally have faith in my 7 bolt not to mention I figure if the engine is taken care of and properly built it'll have a small chance of failing right? Well maybe a low chance of about 10-15% (guessing). Anyways here's the plan and I would like some insight...

I've already discussed the turbo situation in another thread, this is more related to the overall picture. The current setup I want is mostly parts from DSM Graveyard...

Engine:
Manley Rotating Assembly (7-bolt)
Supertech Bronze Magnesium valve guides
Manley Intake/Exhaust Valves
3G ITM Lifters
ARP head studs
Kiggly Beehive Springs (retainers and seats)
Kelford Cams 264/260
ITM Master Gasket kit

Turbo Setup:
FP3065
44mm TiAL W/G
2.5" SS Housing - bolt on not v-band

I know I'm missing the control bits but as for the basic engine build and turbo hardware how am I doing? Any and all advice is welcome. Prime goal here is a HP curve with the peak of that curve at 600whp - the closer the better. Again any and all advice welcome.

 

[phunny]

Who will be doing the build

 

[Moonlight GSX]

Me, I want to take the "pride" in doing it myself, even if it takes me months to make sure everything is done "by the book" and correctly - no skipping over stuff. Not to mention I'm thinking of running an ETS I/C setup (they any good?)

 

[phunny]

Me, I want to take the "pride" in doing it myself, even if it takes me months to make sure everything is done "by the book" and correctly - no skipping over stuff. Not to mention I'm thinking of running an ETS I/C setup (they any good?)

ETS is one of the best, if not THE best. Being that you have the old 7-bolt I would be weary about doing the rebuild myself. Last thing you want is the engine to walk on you. Some guys have ideas of how to pre-load before torquing in order to prevent walking. Message Dacogod for more information on what exactly he does. You will also want the internals balanced by a good machine shop.

Pick your parts carefully and don't neglect the rest of the car for that will start costing you a lot of money when things start snapping because they aren't set up for that kind of power.

 

[gsxxer]

I wouldnt use standard arp's in a 600 hp build. L19/a1/h11

 

[phunny]

I wouldnt use standard arp's in a 600 hp build. L19/a1/h11

Amen man, sucks when you have to spend $500 to redo your headgasket because the standard arp's failed... I'll never use the standard Arp's again.

 

[nickk90]

looking forward to see how the kelford 264/260s do ive been looking around and havnt seen much on them

 

[98SpyderAWD]

I have a 7 bolt built by JMS Racing and it holds really good. I put down 455 whp at 25 psi on pump. My goal is 500 on pump. I used to run E85 when I lived in Texas but there is none here in N.C. If you build the 7 bbolt I recommend getting the 99 block that has the 3 piece mains instead of the 1 piece. I had my 7 bolt built by a shop in Virginia (DTM) and it walked after 1000 miles.

 

[kidtsi]

I have a 97-99 7 bolt, which is the only one i would trust to invest money.

to prevent walk, get a Twin clutch or a SBC SS pressure plate, been there done that.

 

[Moonlight GSX]

The 97-99 7-bolt has a slightly different wiring harness doesn't it? I'm sure I could find that through the forum if there is a slight change. As for the head studs, they'll actually say something other than "std" or something like that yeah?