LBZ: Engine Build

[mike diesel]

Not sure if it's been mentioned already, what pistons did you go with?

 

[ScreaminDuramax]

PPE Race Cast with valve reliefs

 

[ScreaminDuramax]

Engine was installed over the weekend and is running!! Started up smoothly, had a few minor issues and important missing bolts, (like the oil cooler coolant pipe ) What a mess!!!

But besides that the truck runs great. :thumb:

 

[ScreaminDuramax]

First start vv
https://vimeo.com/116671729

 

[rickaveryjr]

are the valve covers new or did you clean them? if you cleaned them what did you use?

 

[ScreaminDuramax]

are the valve covers new or did you clean them? if you cleaned them what did you use?

They are the original valve covers, I put all my parts in the hot tank for about 3 hours, then painted them

 

[clrussell]

They are the original valve covers, I put all my parts in the hot tank for about 3 hours, then painted them

What paint is that? Looks great!

 

[ScreaminDuramax]

What paint is that? Looks great!

Just grey engine paint, its all in the prep work, sanded them smooth, and cleaned them well

 

[clrussell]

Looks great!

 

[rickaveryjr]

definitely nice looking