The build is a GO!

[mike diesel]

Some of you may remember my other build thread, then it turned into a going back to stock thread, then a possible build thread. Well now it's official..the build is on.

Went to Custom Auto's dyno/dirt drag event up in Idaho Falls today. Signed up for the single turbo dyno class and laid down 754 horse on my stock motor..ended up getting bumped to 2nd place by jake (dieselmafiaper.lb7) by 16hp!! But hey, I won $250 cash and also ended up winning a $300 gift card to Power Labs or power tech...whatever you wanna call it...so anyways I'm happy! The season is about over so I said I was done pushing this poor motor before it really let's loose and damages the block and crank.

Needless to say I walked out of Custom Auto's shop tonight with a set of Carillos This build is officially on!



I originally picked up another block and crank to start with but I have since decided to scrap them as I don't want a block that has been bored so much and don't want to put money into them. So I will keep it stock bore and use my current block and crank.

I'm not going to go crazy with the engine...just your standard: rods, pistons (undecided on which ones), as well as main and head studs. Will most likely go with an altered firing cam as well, fingers cast pistons are the piston on my mind. Can't forget the valve springs too.

Will probably have my 30% injectors worked over alot bigger and keep it single turbo for now. I've already got dual cp3's as well.

My goal is to run a 10.99 and/or do 1000 horse on fuel only. I am very excited to start this journey and hope to have it up and running by the end of winter/early spring ready for the next season

Suggestions and criticism is welcome.

 

[mike diesel]

I forgot to ask about the Carillo rod bolts...my question is, is there any benefit to switching to ARP rod bolts or are the carillo bolts just as good? I would assume the carillo bolts would be high quality but I do see alot of guy who switch to ARP's...

 

[Mikey]

I forgot to ask about the Carillo rod bolts...my question is, is there any benefit to switching to ARP rod bolts or are the carillo bolts just as good? I would assume the carillo bolts would be high quality but I do see alot of guy who switch to ARP's...

My Carillos came with ARP's

 

[mike diesel]

Hmm these carillos were manufactured 8/27/14...maybe they are ARP's relabled for carillo. I would assume they can handle any load the rod itself can handle.

 

[Hot COCOAL]

CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!!!

So, what's up with the spare block, doc?

 

[mike diesel]

Thanks man!

The spare block lost a piston in one of the cylinders, it can probably be cleaned up by going .040" over but I just don't think I want to spend the time and money on it. Plus it is missing lots of little things like main cap alignment dowels, head dowels, piston squirters and just about every other little thing that is needed. The crank I already know is not useable. It is pitted and worn pretty bad, but for $50 I was willing to take the risk buying it

Now that I have a garage and my own house, the truck can sit all winter half torn apart. Deconstruction won't begin until I have basically everything I need to do the build considering the stock engine still runs like a champ. I am very anxious to pull the rods out and see just how banana they may be:nana:

 

[Hot COCOAL]

Thanks man!

The spare block lost a piston in one of the cylinders, it can probably be cleaned up by going .040" over but I just don't think I want to spend the time and money on it. Plus it is missing lots of little things like main cap alignment dowels, head dowels, piston squirters and just about every other little thing that is needed. The crank I already know is not useable. It is pitted and worn pretty bad, but for $50 I was willing to take the risk buying it

Now that I have a garage and my own house, the truck can sit all winter half torn apart. Deconstruction won't begin until I have basically everything I need to do the build considering the stock engine still runs like a champ. I am very anxious to pull the rods out and see just how banana they may be:nana:

nothing better than having a home and a garage to work in:thumb:
yeah, for $50 I probably woulda picked it up too, too bad (for me) it's not in a lil better shape or I'd be buggin ya to sell it to me


I'm still really impressed with the numbers you've made on that stock engine, who does your tuning?

 

[coalroller83]

I forgot to ask about the Carillo rod bolts...my question is, is there any benefit to switching to ARP rod bolts or are the carillo bolts just as good? I would assume the carillo bolts would be high quality but I do see alot of guy who switch to ARP's...

Hmm... I'd like some input as well, on the rod bolts. I have a set of Carrillo's here, that I was debating on putting the ARP's in....



LB7 CC SB, 10mm Exergy, 100% injectors, Wagler Comp Street ported heads, AF cam, Fingers cast/coated Pistons, Carrillos, AirDog II 200, PPE Stage V Trans, Turbonetics Intercooler, 66mm IHI, complete engine ARP studded, Flex-a-Lite fan, AlliLocker, E-Locker, TrueTrac, topped off with EFILIVE, to name a few...

 

[moparkxracer]

I'd just stay with the bolts that come with them,

 

[SilveradoTwins02]

No sure on this, but if u replace them you may need to have them re honed due to a different bolt may distort the cap a little. They finish hone them with the bolts they come with. Same as on the mains when u go to studs over the stock main bolts.

Just a thought.

 

[matt78]

Rocker arm studs? I did those and new pushrods when I did my motor.

 

[hondarider552]

X2 rocker studs.

 

[mike diesel]

Yea I'll just run the carrillo rod bolts. Can't see them being a low quality fastener. I will pick up some rocker studs as well, forgot to mention I will get billet hold downs too.

Jason... Zach Fuller from StarLite Diesel does my tuning:thumb:

 

[jacobdewey]

I'll be watching. Dyno was pretty tight too by custom auto standards. It was the closest to being accurate yet. I laid down 630hp and figured it was only 40hp higher than what I actually make.

 

[Muff]

What's the plan for the heads mike?

 

[mike diesel]

Most likely stock heads with stiffer springs. There really isn't money in the budget for port and polish or anything too fancy.

 

[coalroller83]

I have a set of SoCal beehive springs, titanium retainers, and Merchant's chromoly pushrods I'd sell you! New, in box.


LB7 CC SB, 10mm Exergy, 100% injectors, Wagler Comp Street ported heads, Empire Stage 2 AF cam, Fingers cast/coated Pistons, Carrillos, AirDog II 200, billet Stage V Trans, River City 66/74 IHI, Turbonetics Intercooler, PPE up-pipes/manifolds, complete engine ARP studded, Flex-a-Lite fan, AlliLocker, E-Locker, TrueTrac, topped off with EFILIVE, to name a few...

 

[Cknight199]

I would do a girdle or main studs before replacing the carillo rod bolts fingers Pistons are the way to go if your running cast Pistons

 

[mike diesel]

I have a set of SoCal beehive springs, titanium retainers, and Merchant's chromoly pushrods I'd sell you! New, in box.

LB7 CC SB, 10mm Exergy, 100% injectors, Wagler Comp Street ported heads, Empire Stage 2 AF cam, Fingers cast/coated Pistons, Carrillos, AirDog II 200, billet Stage V Trans, River City 66/74 IHI, Turbonetics Intercooler, PPE up-pipes/manifolds, complete engine ARP studded, Flex-a-Lite fan, AlliLocker, E-Locker, TrueTrac, topped off with EFILIVE, to name a few...

Pm me a price and I will see what I can do.

I would do a girdle or main studs before replacing the carillo rod bolts fingers Pistons are the way to go if your running cast Pistons

Main studs are already on the list.

 

[quinton]

Mike, get a hold of Henry at creatures of the night performance. He can get you a good deal on parts! That's who I go through and he hasn't let me down yet. Quick and great customer service!