LB7: Okay, Finally doing motor.

[Vrabel]

So I finally doing my LBZ short block. I'm using stock rods (new take offs) cut LB7 pistons, arp studs (of course because thats the reason of this!) if budget allows, Big Dipper injectors. Anybody have any performance tips before this goes together? Oh, and if anybody has any left over misc stuff from thier builds that they want to unload, let me know

 

[S Phinney]

The biggest tip would be use aftermarket rods. Secondly just uses a quality machine shop for your services and take your time. Also use some good rings.

 

[Vrabel]

aftermarket rods arent in budget. Using perfect circle moly rings. machine shop is known for his drag motors.

 

[05smoker]

What leftover misc stuff you need?

 

[sweetdiesel]

aftermarket rods arent in budget. Using perfect circle moly rings. machine shop is known for his drag motors.

Personally if the machine shop has not done a D-Max i would get another shop to do it.....JMHO

Why do a build if your not using aftermarket rods? Did you blow the stocker?

 

[Vrabel]

blew hg on LB7. It's got high milage. so rather than keep this one goin, I got an LBZ block. I see there's some decent power here on stock rods. I gotta keep my truck runnin' but more importantly, I have to pay my mortgage.

 

[Vrabel]

What leftover misc stuff you need?

gaskets and seals

 

[S Phinney]

I understand on paying the bills man. If there is a way to swing it you will be dollars ahead on the rods though. Good luck.

 

[Vrabel]

And today it came out. Forgot camera, so all I have is cell pics.

 

[Vrabel]

And I broke damn shift cable and starter solinoid!!!

 

[dmaxvaz]

I know a place here that sells the starter solenoid for $40, shift cable is going to be $$$

 

[NJ_LLY]

Its like watching a serigate mother give birth to my baby. That block will be home to howard rods in no time...

 

[tinman22]

yea. we need to arrange shipment and payment of that block. this weekend is out for me.

 

[Vrabel]

Same here, Trick or treating and 2 kids birthdays.

 

[NJ_LLY]

Im good whenever

 

[Vrabel]

Okay, starting to go back together. cant seem to locate an '07 oil pump drive nut. :coolspot:

 

[duratothemax]

looks good Chris!

I assume you got the tools ok?

 

[TrentNell]

Looken good Chris

 

[Vrabel]

Yeah, came yesterday. Thanks!

 

[NJ_LLY]

Lookin good Chris. Thanks again for the motor.