A Journey Incomplete

[fourgsixty3]

That’s gorgeous!

Thank you. Yeah, I agree. Can't wait to put it together. Will have to decide on a headgasket. Obviously it'll need to go under the knife, which is a shame, but I want it perfect.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Stock build i assume? What i would likely do is evo 9 crank, rods and pistons. Rated to a good 500hp its safe and of an oem spec build. Get the good evo 9 rods with the arp's. Pistons are better. But depends on your goal also

 

[fourgsixty3]

Stock build i assume? What i would likely do is evo 9 crank, rods and pistons. Rated to a good 500hp its safe and of an oem spec build. Get the good evo 9 rods with the arp's. Pistons are better. But depends on your goal also

No sir. Initially the plan was to use my 96 non split thrust block for the stroker build but I figured a later block might be the better choice and added insurance. I already have a Callies 100mm crank and Manley stroker rods so I'll just have to figure out the pistons and headgasket. I have ARP 625+ head studs and ARP mains standing by. I'm leaning towards the SCE Vulcan but I'll have to do more research.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

No sir. Initially the plan was to use my 96 non split thrust block for the stroker build but I figured a later block might be the better choice and added insurance. I already have a Callies 100mm crank and Manley stroker rods so I'll just have to figure out the pistons and headgasket. I have ARP 625+ head studs and ARP mains standing by. I'm leaning towards the SCE Vulcan but I'll have to do more research.

Make sure to hone bore the mains again once the ARP's are done up as its required to be properly round.

Head gasket will be fine and its getting popular. I installed one also because of the good results people have had.

You got many piston options. Maybe some diamonds?

 

[fourgsixty3]

Make sure to hone bore the mains again once the ARP's are done up as its required to be properly round.

Head gasket will be fine and its getting popular. I installed one also because of the good results people have had.

You got many piston options. Maybe some diamonds?

That's the plan. Trying to machine as little as possible but torque plate and line hone for sure. What's a good RA for the Vulcan? Hopefully I can get away without touching the deck.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

That's the plan. Trying to machine as little as possible but torque plate and line hone for sure. What's a good RA for the Vulcan? Hopefully I can get away without touching the deck.

I had both mine done as the block needed to come out anyway. Your factory block will be super fine for an MLS so will be good as is for any gasket.

 

[fourgsixty3]

A package came in from Italy full of carbon fiber bits. I asked Simone (Tunning Art) to make me a custom front bumper upper support bracket and I think it turned out pretty good.

 

[fourgsixty3]

I would like to thank @99gst_racer for the killer parts. I hope the rest of the car, once complete, can do these parts justice. Thanks Paul.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yep Paul Volk makes some amazing stuff great guy too

 

[fourgsixty3]

Yep Paul Volk makes some amazing stuff great guy too

I agree, awesome parts and a good dude.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yeah he's local here no shipping fees. I just go to his house or work site.

 

[fourgsixty3]

Yeah he's local here no shipping fees. I just go to his house or work site.

Must be nice. Lol. He offered to save me a few bucks and send it back with someone from the shootout but no one I knew had the room so I had to pay for shipping. Well worth it.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Next time I can help let me know ill 30 minutes away

 

[fourgsixty3]

Next time I can help let me know ill 30 minutes away

And this is why I love this community. Thanks broski.

 

[fourgsixty3]

For the first time since being assembled at the Normal, IL. plant, the engine bay is once again empty and I'm beginning to disassemble the 33k stock engine which has never been apart with the exception of the valve cover. It has been 21-22 years since the last time it ran and the valvetrain looks as good as new. I can't wait to dive further into it to see how the bottom end looks.

I can't leave things well enough alone. I never liked how the bolts sit in the engine stand arms when bolting up to the engine so to make sure they are centered I bought some bushings which worked out perfectly. Yeah, I'm doing too much.