Pics?

 

Yeah I just pulled alot of the bedplate to block sealant off and oiled the cylinders and mic'd the bores. Cylinder wall crosshatching still looked perfect. Now its all wrapped up and waitin to go to the machine shop

 

So if you don't mind me asking what do you expect to have spent on the engine build?

 

$4818

 

Holy ****. I think it's going to cost me about $2500 max with the stronger crank.

 

Crank, pistons, rods and head studs are ~$1450 then it's all the little stuff with possible head work and a second block.

 

lol I don't think so man, stuff adds up fast


so does anyone know where I can pull oil pressure from on this?

 

any of the front block ports or the rear block ports

 

Updates?

 

nothing really slowly gathering parts, hoping I can get some rods/pistons for a steal on black friday

 

happy thanksgiving everyone!


well my search for some deals starts in 12 hours, wish me luck lol

 

Performance Autowerks LE5 valve springs purchased!!!

Anyone else looking for a killer deal on these here ya go:

The Home of WERKSracing products!

 

ZZP rods purchased

 

Got a good deal on rods?

 

pretty good, normal price but then $100 gift card to ZZP

 

Nice, I'm sure you'll find a way to use that lol

 

Lol yeah some pistons

 

thanks again zzp

 

Nice, what do you still have to get?

 

pistons, fuel pump, timing chain kit and a couple tools

hoping to have the block and rotating assembly to the machine shop before years end

 

Well plans have changed a little

Bought an RV with a buddy to drive cross country in after we graduate, so funds for the engine ran out real quick lol.

I do have a complete return style fuel system and pump which will go in very soon, then the boost is gettin cranked to 14-15psi. I'll be gunning for the 406whp stock block LE5 record, will definitely have the fuel and turbo for it just hope the engine holds. I have a backup 50k mile '06 motor that will go in if she does pop but I've got some faith in the old girl.

I've got a couple other little projects in the works too. I'll post pics soon

 

custom intake manifold

 

You had an LK9 intake manifold right? Are you going to dyno compare the two manifolds? Im curious if the log manifolds are better flowing then the factory LK9.

 

I had one but I went back to the stock mani a while ago. Even with factory gaskets I would always end up getting a vac leak around the pcv port and was tired of dealing with it. When I turn the boost up I'm a little scared of the stock plastic cracking and I think there will be decent gains with a larger plenum manifold. And of course I love making things lol

 

I can give you my TTR manifold for reference.