We're glad you did as well, none of us want to see someone build a motor just to have it fail! Can't wait to see your build up and running.
LBZ: Time to build the DD
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We're glad you did as well, none of us want to see someone build a motor just to have it fail! Can't wait to see your build up and running.
It's not going to be a single charger long. I will twin it later down the road. I'm pintching pennies now! And you can run that cam with no relief cuts actually. I had my machinest check EVERYTHING while he had it lol
Really? Because I had to run reliefs on my Hamilton Cam with less duration. I lost the exact specs in my other phone but its around 196/202. I guess it kinda depends on the lift also. Has your machinist built a Duramax before?
Not trying to be an ass, just like to see people get a good build the first time!
Not trying to be an ass, just like to see people get a good build the first time!
Yea, he's done several. One of them was my buddies with pretty much the exact build and the exact cam I'm running, and he just put coated de-lipped lb7 pistons with no cuts in them. And the guy at premiere that I've ordered some parts though said I didn't have to have then to. But I got them just to be safe
Good deal! I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
This 2.6 cam I have must be running some big lift then. lol.
This 2.6 cam I have must be running some big lift then. lol.
Who did your machine work sterlin? Whose assembling the engine?
Sounds like these guys are helping you out nicely. :thumb:
Sounds like these guys are helping you out nicely. :thumb:
Smith machine shop in Frankfort kentucky did the machining and I'm assembling it with a couple of my guys around here. It will be my actual duramax build but I've done several engines not that there the same I'm finding out but all the same basics. And plus I can't afford to pay someone to assemble it
X2 on Butch. He did my shortblock. When I went there last year he had done I think 3 duramax. Said he wouldn't do one again that needed over boring, guess he changed his mind. Said the cylinders kill his hones lol. You didn't go wrong with him
He really is one of the best machinist I know around this area. and the fact that you can eat off his shops floor at any given time even while hes cutting a block says a lot for him and his group! and
"X2 on Butch. He did my shortblock. When I went there last year he had done I think 3 duramax. Said he wouldn't do one again that needed over boring, guess he changed his mind. Said the cylinders kill his hones lol. You didn't go wrong with him"
yea he told me he dosnt like cutting them because one block ruins his cutter lol but he wont turn you down it just costs a little more to get one done
"X2 on Butch. He did my shortblock. When I went there last year he had done I think 3 duramax. Said he wouldn't do one again that needed over boring, guess he changed his mind. Said the cylinders kill his hones lol. You didn't go wrong with him"
yea he told me he dosnt like cutting them because one block ruins his cutter lol but he wont turn you down it just costs a little more to get one done
Alright guys while im sending a few parts back and STILL waiting on my rods!
lol but anyhow while im waiting im wanting to go ahead and get my heads ready for the short block when I get it done. and I am not 100% sure on how to change the springs out. I know on gas motor such as a LSX they have a tool that bolts onto the head and another bolt to push down on the retainers to let the keepers loose. Is there any kind of special tool to do this or a write up on hoe to change them out?
lol but anyhow while im waiting im wanting to go ahead and get my heads ready for the short block when I get it done. and I am not 100% sure on how to change the springs out. I know on gas motor such as a LSX they have a tool that bolts onto the head and another bolt to push down on the retainers to let the keepers loose. Is there any kind of special tool to do this or a write up on hoe to change them out?
getting to the point where im about to start putting the heart back together. just curious what bearings everyone runs? OEM or a aftermarket set?
Clevite H extra clearance are going in my build. Supposed to handle the extra load of a performance engine.
Burn down, are those extra clearance bearings called "HX"? I was going to post but couldn't remember exactly what they were called and didn't wanna look like too much of a dope.
Burn down, are those extra clearance bearings called "HX"? I was going to post but couldn't remember exactly what they were called and didn't wanna look like too much of a dope.
Yep, HX Mitch +.001" according to creatures of the night. I have been posting bad info for last couple days
Comes from not taking enough time off work I think.
Yep, HX Mitch +.001" according to creatures of the night. I have been posting bad info for last couple days
thanks guys. ill look into them, just curios what dose a set of their main, rod, and thurst bearings run?
Henry is on here and the store below is his ripmf666
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=119
http://creaturesofthenightperformance.com/Clevite-H-Series-RodsMainsThrust-Washer-Bearings-Set-for-Duramax-P2372217.aspx
http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=119
http://creaturesofthenightperformance.com/Clevite-H-Series-RodsMainsThrust-Washer-Bearings-Set-for-Duramax-P2372217.aspx