LB7: Mild motor build

[maine04max]

got a few pics today from my machinist ............. should be picking it up next saturday

 

[TrentNell]

:cool2:

when is it going in the truck ?

 

[maine04max]

not sure exactly ... hope to have it in by the end of next month . I need to get my but in gear and order my gaskets from Henry , and I talked to Kat today about the turbo I want but looks like I wont have that for 2 or so weeks HTT doesnt have any in stock rite now

 

[TrentNell]

Awesome Craig , keep us all posted and best of luck with the build , if you have any questions you have my #

 

[SmokeShow]

what rods? cut pistons?

 

[maine04max]

thanks Trent ............... funny part is a buddy of mine wants me to paint it green ...... kinda like yours iirc its dupli-color grabber green (lime ) plan is to have a few of our motors painted the same matching color

 

[custom8726]

Good to see its coming along:thumb: Are you doing a single now?

 

[maine04max]

the specs are as follows
carrillo rods
cut and coated pistons
h bearings
keyed
60% over extrude hone injectors
beehive springs
bowls opened on heads
standard arp studs
main studs
socal dampener
wicked diesel stage 3 pump
htt 66/71 16 ss turbo ................twin it later on (bullseye s480)



and forgot to add a socal cam not sure which one but i believe it wont need valve reliefs cut

 

[Akdiesel]

Nice...always wondered what that kinda thing costs..willing to share any numbers or no?

 

[JD4440]

Yes, another motor build thread :thumb:

 

[maine04max]

I almost forgot to add rdl cast flows and up pipes too

 

[ripmf666]

I sent you a pm

 

[sweetdiesel]

That's a great parts list!

Have you thought about replaceing the rockershaft bolt and maybe tig your waterpump shaft?


Best of luck

 

[Smokin LB7]

I think yo may have underestimated the mild part :thumb: that is gonna be a pretty badass motor! Good luck with your build man

the specs are as follows
carrillo rods
cut and coated pistons
h bearings
keyed
60% over extrude hone injectors
beehive springs
bowls opened on heads
standard arp studs
main studs
socal dampener
wicked diesel stage 3 pump
htt 66/71 16 ss turbo ................twin it later on (bullseye s480)



and forgot to add a socal cam not sure which one but i believe it wont need valve reliefs cut

 

[juddski88]

sounds pretty sweet Craig....you'll have your truck done far before mine is started, lol. 3.5 months....i look forward to seeing you this summer man

 

[kjp800]

Real nice list of parts...good luck with the build

 

[maine04max]

I pm'd you back Henry
Simon I had the oil pump pinned and was planning something for the water pump . I havent heard much as far as the rocker shaft bolts (link ?)
Tim ..... keep me posted on any events so we can hang out

 

[A_T_Ver]

Looks good. Something i want to try and start this summer if $$ allows.
Are you doing the work yourself?

 

[maine04max]

Looks good. Something i want to try and start this summer if $$ allows.
Are you doing the work yourself?

yes i am . machinist doing his job and me putting it together and then me and a few buddies installing it

 

[maine04max]

update :
adding a pic of pistons and ive added arp rocker studs to my list with Simons recommendation