11-06-2009, 12:43 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
yea, ass lube is perfect!  |
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11-06-2009, 08:32 AM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Lol sooo true Frank.
Yeah if yall know the sequence for the mains. I've decided to go to ARP main studs since I had some bolt stretch with the old bolts. I know your not suppose to reuse the bolts but I was just trying to get the clearances checked and she stretched under like 70 ftlbs... |
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11-06-2009, 08:39 AM
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GOT A NEW S10 WOO
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
you may be more familiar with the term "Torque To Yield" |
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11-06-2009, 11:56 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
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11-06-2009, 12:50 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Here ya go...
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11-06-2009, 01:13 PM
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Need LSx swap.....
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
i knew petro would beat me to the punch lol
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11-06-2009, 01:19 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
haha, thanks Petro, I'll have to wait till I'm outta school to see it, damn school blocks about everything...
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11-06-2009, 05:25 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Freshly honed cylinders.
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11-06-2009, 05:29 PM
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hack is wack
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
nice.
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11-06-2009, 09:05 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
the bolt sequence isnt really that important. having a set method prevents people from torquing it in there crooked
basically, make sure all your mains are flat and seated then do your initial 15 ft/lbs. that will set the caps down, then i do the inner bolts. outter bolts are next and then finally the 8mm side bolts. once everything is tightened, make sure your crank turns over easily by hand |
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11-06-2009, 09:34 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
She's starting to look like a motor!
  Just a preassembly to check all the rod and clearances, which all checked out. |
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11-06-2009, 09:55 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Cleaning everything meticulously isn't very fun....
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11-06-2009, 09:59 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Man ur build just keeps getting better! And that fact that ur not rushing and trying to get it done in a week is awesome. cant wait to see it done
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11-06-2009, 11:18 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
wholy, youre beating me now! i still need to clean my block a bit more
looks great Andy! have you checked your deck height with the new pistons? |
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11-06-2009, 11:46 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Thanks Chaos!
Haha, you may have a chance to catch up with me Frank, I got to get my ARP main studs ordered. I can then actually get those pistons in for good. I didn't ring them since it's going to come apart. Also got the new cam bearings in. Haven't checked the deck height yet but I'll check that tomorrow, I'm wiped lol. |
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11-07-2009, 02:26 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
oh! i thought it was all assembled!! youre sneaky
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11-07-2009, 10:32 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I try to
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11-09-2009, 11:36 AM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
should have my main studs today or tomorrow. then I can really get it together.
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11-09-2009, 07:50 PM
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Upgraded to Mazdas
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
This engine is lookin great man. I am debating the 5.3 swap for an 86 s10 I'm gettin. I jus don't know if it's gonna be worth the money for all the lil stuff. The initial price doesn't look too bad but I don't wanna get nickel and dimed to death. How much are you up to now? And what's ur projected final price for the whole swap?
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11-09-2009, 08:12 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
To tell you the truth I don't even know what I'm up to right now if I had to guess maybe $1200... As for the swap I'd like to keep it under 4k... We will see how that works out lol.
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11-09-2009, 08:49 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Dont ever put a limit on the project! Cause u will go over it lol..
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11-10-2009, 12:03 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Amen. |
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11-11-2009, 12:53 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
i attached the torque sequence from GM
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11-11-2009, 02:16 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Projected cost = $x. Final cost = $3x ^true with any engine swap |
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11-11-2009, 02:30 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
True with anything.
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11-11-2009, 03:58 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
even worse with women! lol just when you think theyre not gonna be expensive.....
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11-11-2009, 06:24 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
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11-11-2009, 07:09 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Lol, I suppose I'm lucky cause mine pay for me!
Anyways, on another note, I got my ARP studs in.    I got a little carried away with the moly lube lol... I was going to start ringing some of the pistons tonight but I checked the gap on the first set of rings and decided to call it a night. Don't want to miss the CMA's  |
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11-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
looks good, screw the CMA's, do the rings! lol
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11-11-2009, 10:00 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Andy, you can never have too much lube! how come you went with studs over bolts? |
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11-12-2009, 08:07 AM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Cause you never know when you'll need a beefed up bottom end
 and because I got them cheap too |
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11-12-2009, 08:42 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
oh, i thought they were more expensive than bolts. should be about the same strength i would imagine, just studs are easier for disassembly
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11-12-2009, 10:33 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
These ... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-234-5608/ |
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11-12-2009, 01:27 PM
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Dew Crew to the Rescue
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Looks really good so far. Once i actually get enough money to finish paying off my truck, i wanna do a project like this. keep up the good work.
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11-12-2009, 07:19 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Thanks man...
Got half the pistons in tonight. Onwards to the pictures!     Double checked the end gaps on all the rings and they all checked out fine along with the piston to bore clearances too. Should have the others in tomorrow. |
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11-12-2009, 11:38 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
oo i like build pix!!! what are your gaps set at?
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11-13-2009, 08:06 AM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I believe they were .014 for the top and .016 for the second ring IIRC.
Does anyone have any idea how to use a torque to angle gauge. I got the el cheapo one from Autozone and I have no idea how to use it...Just like this one  |
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11-13-2009, 08:53 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
you dont use angle gauges on arp!
you just set your wrench in place and use the lil arm to hold the base from turning. as you turn the wrench the needle should move and display the angle |
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11-13-2009, 09:02 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Ohhh ok, I guess you have to be smarter then the tool lol. Well the rods don't have ARP bolts, they are stock. I torqued them to 50 until I could figure out how to use the torque to degree wheel... but I'll losen them torque them to 15 them 60 degrees.
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11-13-2009, 09:42 AM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Yeah the Torque angle gauge is a lil tricky IMO...I found out it works better with two people using it...I got my wife to help me. I would set it up and get her to hold the bar steady against the block/whatever and then double check..If you wrench has any "slack" in it get it to where you are just about to press forward with it and set the gauge to zero then in one smooth motion go to whatever degree it calls for...I'm no professional just saying what I found out worked best for me...Hopefully it's not wrong...haha
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11-13-2009, 01:25 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I was looking at this shift improver kit from B&M http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-70360/ ... It says it goes up to 2001 4L60E's so would it still work with an 03? Would B&M be a good brand to go with?
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11-13-2009, 02:26 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
B&M is a good brand, and it should work on your '03.
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11-13-2009, 07:05 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Got my cam ordered!
Trick Flow 228/230 at .050 0.585/0.585 lift. and 112 lsa Along with some GM Performance hydraulic roller lifters. Also got the other pistons in.. |
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11-17-2009, 05:13 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
Parts! Whoo!
  And GM Performance lifters..  |
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11-17-2009, 07:59 PM
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
That should be a fun cam...and gotta love it when the parts come in the mail!!!
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11-17-2009, 08:43 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
You know it! And when parts come in, you guys get rewarded with pictures! Lol.
Heres how she sits for the night...  |
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11-17-2009, 09:18 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I need to get a Cam degreeing kit...
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11-17-2009, 09:28 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I need to clean the garage up... I just realized how trashy it looks in the picture.
I think the Summit degree kit is $75.00.. I stole mine from a friend haha. |
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11-17-2009, 10:02 PM
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LSx Bitches!
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I was reading in my LS book about the LS6 Yellow beehive valvesprings. It mentioned that other companies like Comp make springs that can handle .600 of lift (duh). My question is, can the LS6 yellow springs handle that much lift as my cam has .585 intake and exhaust?
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11-17-2009, 10:07 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: [Project] MoPowa - 5.3 Build
I think the LS6 springs are just rated to either .550 or .575...I'd say probably more like .550 ....
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