motor build advise

[06dmax]

PIcking up a block and keyed crank for my lbz lookin to do a nice mild budget build to hold 650hp all day just throw some things at me on what you guys have done and what works well together thanks

 

[Slammed2007Lbz]

Use the search button! There are about 5 threads ongoing right know with what people are using parts wise etc... Search is your best friend:thumb:

 

[adeso]

http://duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36444

 

[06dmax]

using search button now thanks

 

[Schwinn68]

there have been quite a few good threads lately dealing with engine builds. take some time to read up on them and come back in here with some detailed questions. specific questions are much easier to answer than a generic "what makes a good build"

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36312&highlight=budget+build+trent

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28837&highlight=budget+build+trent

These are two very good threads with a ton of good information in them.

good luck on your build! Be sure to update this thread as you decide which parts you're going to use and why.

 

[06dmax]

i was debating doing hamiltion cam and springs. think that really needed i currently have a 4094 turbo but want to go a little bit bigger or maybe one day small twin setup but its mainly a dd with some hooks to the slep and a few trips down the strip you think cam and springs are needed? dont wanna spend the money on somthing thats not really gonna benifit me ya no

 

[TrentNell]

i was debating doing hamiltion cam and springs. think that really needed i currently have a 4094 turbo but want to go a little bit bigger or maybe one day small twin setup but its mainly a dd with some hooks to the slep and a few trips down the strip you think cam and springs are needed? dont wanna spend the money on somthing thats not really gonna benifit me ya no

Springs yes def worth there money , cam save your money and spend it on some Rods unless your planning on running higher RPM , or larger single turbo .

 

[06dmax]

Rods are already a definit I'm doing them just have been debating the cam but seems like I'm gonna pass on it

 

[smarquis]

Good thread. I'll stay tuned.

 

[06dmax]

Is gettin the main line honed absolutely critical or is it just recommended? What are the prices that you guys paid to get it done just want to make sure this machine shop is in line with his prices

 

[06dmax]

Any have any ideas?

 

[ecc_33]

The mains are alittle tight from the factory. I will be running stock main bolts BUT the machine shop line honed and bored the mains to open up the clearance for oiling and clearance purposes. You still could run stock clearances but why go this far and skimp on a 150 dollars or so. Thats how i look at it.

 

[Evan@InglewoodTrans]

I would consider it a must if your doing main studs.

 

[06dmax]

That's the thing the machine shop wants to charge like 400 something to do it

 

[ecc_33]

That was just a number i threw out there. Im not even sure how much they charged me for. I do know that stock main clearance is .0028 and it is now .0033

 

[whytry]

where are you located?

 

[06dmax]

I'M located in Clinton new jersey ,

So far iv decided to go with
carrillo rods
Mahle pistons with valve release
Hamilton springs
Arp head and main studs
And keyed stock cam

Missing anything important?

 

[wes06dmax]

I'M located in Clinton new jersey ,

So far iv decided to go with
carrillo rods
Mahle pistons with valve release
Hamilton springs
Arp head and main studs
And keyed stock cam

Missing anything important?

Do you have any work done to the injectors, and why valve release on the pistons

 

[DMAXchris]

You don't need valve reliefs if you're running a stock cam.

 

[Jscherbs]

interesting!!