Rebuilding my lb7

desaias

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So I got a lb7, crank pin sheared and my crank broke. Got the motor out looked like 2 of the heads got scuffed up,

But any who, im planning on trying to rebuild this but I'm not super familiar with all of this, I seen dmax store has a rotating assembly kit I can buy, I guess my question is. What all would I have to replace in doing this process
 

Bdsankey

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So I got a lb7, crank pin sheared and my crank broke. Got the motor out looked like 2 of the heads got scuffed up,

But any who, im planning on trying to rebuild this but I'm not super familiar with all of this, I seen dmax store has a rotating assembly kit I can buy, I guess my question is. What all would I have to replace in doing this process
Step 1 would be having your block verified good.

Step 2 would be determining what HP you want the truck to make and how you're going to use it.
 

desaias

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Definitely adding more power, before the crank broke. The top end was good and ready for more power, but the bottom end had not been touched. So I know I need a new crank and rods. I'll have to get it all looked at. Might need a new block now. Idk what all for Fucked when the crank broke. Some of the heads had some scratches, but only like 2 or 3 of them from what I could see.
 

Bdsankey

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Definitely adding more power, before the crank broke. The top end was good and ready for more power, but the bottom end had not been touched. So I know I need a new crank and rods. I'll have to get it all looked at. Might need a new block now. Idk what all for Fucked when the crank broke. Some of the heads had some scratches, but only like 2 or 3 of them from what I could see.
If you need any help sourcing parts, any of our forum approved vendors/sponsors (myself included) can get you squared away.

With some of the parts that have come out recently it's much more affordable to build a 800-1000whp capable engine than it was say 5yrs ago.
 

DAVe3283

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With some of the parts that have come out recently it's much more affordable to build a 800-1000whp capable engine than it was say 5yrs ago.
That's the truth for sure. It is equal parts exciting and annoying to compare the parts I had to buy 8+ years ago for my build vs. what you can get now to hold the same power.
 
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