Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash.

ablues10 · 07-31-2008, 03:09 AM

My overall goal with this is to rebuild the engine, and get it ready to accept the hydrogen fuel cell thing that I built, clean up all the grease and oil, powdercoat some stuff, redo the wiring, and tub the drivers side. I will also be doing some gasket matching, porting, and polishing.

Here is what I am working with:

Replacing the timing chain and gears:

Something is wrong here lol:

Its nasty under here:

The reason for my engine being torn down. #2 is off a little, in turn its causing a misfire on all cylinders.

Gasket pieces:

ablues10 · 07-31-2008, 03:20 AM

On to the head:

This is how wide everything needs to be:

This before any mods:

The gasket:

Before pics:

Its going bye bye!:

During and after pics:

Valve cover (Powdercoated with metal flake):

First exhaust port:

Its closer than that now that its polished:

Cleaned the valves (before and after):

Finshed and needed to be tested then powdercoated (chrome):

This is how my truck looks currently:

MurderedS10 · 07-31-2008, 03:39 AM

i say may as well take the fenderwells out while your in there. looks pretty good if you ask me.

ablues10 · 08-02-2008, 03:35 AM

Did some powercoating and painting. I got the head back from the machine shop, I had hem glass bead it, then I painted it.

ablues10 · 08-07-2008, 02:16 AM

I finished pulling the motor today. I went to unbolt the exhaust and found this:

Anyways. I started disassembly.

Im starting inital combat with some foaming degreaser.

Nasty pistons:

Good looking clutch! This has been in since Jan. :

2lowan2slow · 08-07-2008, 04:45 AM

holy s@#$ cuz i need to get over there...sorry i couldent make it today

slowrider1983 · 08-26-2008, 05:25 AM

were did you get that clutch? what year is your truck

ablues10 · 10-14-2008, 01:02 AM

Holy shit! I have not updated this i forever. Progress pics:

ablues10 · 10-14-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by slowrider1983

were did you get that clutch? what year is your truck

I had it build by a race shop here in Springfield. It costs 180.00 for just the disc and it holds up to 700HP

My truck is a 98

V8Blaze · 10-14-2008, 05:58 PM

those rims/tires look huge, what size are they. Engine looks nice. Just a rebuilt with a little head work or more. Either way looks good

S10wannabee · 10-14-2008, 06:34 PM

nice work you did on the engine..

your blowerbox looks good!

low98 · 10-14-2008, 06:53 PM

awesome detail on the engine man...GL with gettin the rest all back together

ablues10 · 10-15-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by V8Blaze

those rims/tires look huge, what size are they. Engine looks nice. Just a rebuilt with a little head work or more. Either way looks good

Thanks! Their 20's (235/40/zr20). I completely rebuilt the engine and rewired the aftermarket stuff in the dash and did some head work. I powdercoated/ painted/ polished everything under the hood.

Quote: Originally Posted by S10wannabee

nice work you did on the engine..

your blowerbox looks good!

Thanks! The blowerbox is almost done and it will be powdercoated black. I am using a Chrysler a/c system lol.

Quote: Originally Posted by low98

awesome detail on the engine man...GL with gettin the rest all back together

It should be less than 2 weeks!

I did a little more today. Every power wire has been stepped up to a minimum of 4 ga. All main grounds are 4 ga. The engine to frame is 1/0, the main batteries are 1/0ga, and the alternator charge wires are 1/0 ga. I did some more work to the speaker box and its gonna be sick!

ablues10 · 10-22-2008, 01:46 PM

Computer and fuse box are wired up.

Audi A6 Projectors for my HID fog lights

3 Fans to keep the amp cool

Test fit the box

Painted the mirrors

blackxtreme99 · 10-22-2008, 02:47 PM

Looks good.

ablues10 · 11-03-2008, 11:09 PM

Update!

Fuse box is wired and mounted. I hope to start it in a day or 2. Fenders are on for good. No more removing them lol.

ablues10 · 11-25-2008, 11:50 AM

Woo!!! I started this bitch yesterday! Now I can put the front end together. I have to tighten up some stuff and then it will be on to the interior!

hghtchtnr · 11-25-2008, 12:55 PM

bad ass truck, i hope my engine looks that clean. did u powdercoat or paint the intake manifold?

ablues10 · 11-25-2008, 01:45 PM

No, the intake manifold is spray painted with high temp engine paint.

layinlow88 · 11-25-2008, 02:16 PM

looks awesome man!

did you ever get around to tubbing the firewall??

ablues10 · 11-25-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by layinlow88

looks awesome man!

did you ever get around to tubbing the firewall??

Yup! Got it all done! Thanks for your help!

07-31-2008, 03:09 AM	#1
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. My overall goal with this is to rebuild the engine, and get it ready to accept the hydrogen fuel cell thing that I built, clean up all the grease and oil, powdercoat some stuff, redo the wiring, and tub the drivers side. I will also be doing some gasket matching, porting, and polishing. Here is what I am working with: Replacing the timing chain and gears: Something is wrong here lol: Its nasty under here: The reason for my engine being torn down. #2 is off a little, in turn its causing a misfire on all cylinders. Gasket pieces:
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07-31-2008, 03:20 AM	#2
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. On to the head: This is how wide everything needs to be: This before any mods: The gasket: Before pics: Its going bye bye!: During and after pics: Valve cover (Powdercoated with metal flake): First exhaust port: Its closer than that now that its polished: Cleaned the valves (before and after): Finshed and needed to be tested then powdercoated (chrome): This is how my truck looks currently:
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07-31-2008, 03:39 AM	#3
MurderedS10 I'm SOL and JWF! Age: 19 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,965 Location: St. Louis User is: Online	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. i say may as well take the fenderwells out while your in there. looks pretty good if you ask me.
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08-02-2008, 03:35 AM	#4
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Did some powercoating and painting. I got the head back from the machine shop, I had hem glass bead it, then I painted it. Last edited by ablues10 : 08-02-2008 at 03:36 AM.
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08-07-2008, 02:16 AM	#5
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. I finished pulling the motor today. I went to unbolt the exhaust and found this: Anyways. I started disassembly. Im starting inital combat with some foaming degreaser. Nasty pistons: Good looking clutch! This has been in since Jan. :
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08-07-2008, 04:45 AM	#6
2lowan2slow Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 62 Location: springfield, mo User is: Online	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. holy s@#$ cuz i need to get over there...sorry i couldent make it today
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08-26-2008, 05:25 AM	#7
slowrider1983 not low enuf Age: 25 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 141 Location: Normal IL User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. were did you get that clutch? what year is your truck
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10-14-2008, 01:02 AM	#8
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Holy shit! I have not updated this i forever. Progress pics:
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10-14-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Quote: Originally Posted by slowrider1983 were did you get that clutch? what year is your truck I had it build by a race shop here in Springfield. It costs 180.00 for just the disc and it holds up to 700HP My truck is a 98
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10-14-2008, 05:58 PM	#10
V8Blaze V8 with bags Age: 23 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,185 Location: baton rouge, LA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. those rims/tires look huge, what size are they. Engine looks nice. Just a rebuilt with a little head work or more. Either way looks good
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10-14-2008, 06:34 PM	#11
S10wannabee Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 224 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. nice work you did on the engine.. your blowerbox looks good!
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10-14-2008, 06:53 PM	#12
low98 is out cruisin... Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,438 Location: Sanford, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. awesome detail on the engine man...GL with gettin the rest all back together
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10-15-2008, 03:54 AM	#13
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Quote: Originally Posted by V8Blaze those rims/tires look huge, what size are they. Engine looks nice. Just a rebuilt with a little head work or more. Either way looks good Thanks! Their 20's (235/40/zr20). I completely rebuilt the engine and rewired the aftermarket stuff in the dash and did some head work. I powdercoated/ painted/ polished everything under the hood. Quote: Originally Posted by S10wannabee nice work you did on the engine.. your blowerbox looks good! Thanks! The blowerbox is almost done and it will be powdercoated black. I am using a Chrysler a/c system lol. Quote: Originally Posted by low98 awesome detail on the engine man...GL with gettin the rest all back together It should be less than 2 weeks! I did a little more today. Every power wire has been stepped up to a minimum of 4 ga. All main grounds are 4 ga. The engine to frame is 1/0, the main batteries are 1/0ga, and the alternator charge wires are 1/0 ga. I did some more work to the speaker box and its gonna be sick!
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10-22-2008, 01:46 PM	#14
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Computer and fuse box are wired up. Audi A6 Projectors for my HID fog lights 3 Fans to keep the amp cool Test fit the box Painted the mirrors
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10-22-2008, 02:47 PM	#15
blackxtreme99 Used Midget Dealer!!!! Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 866 Location: N. Little Rock, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Looks good.
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11-03-2008, 11:09 PM	#16
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Update! Fuse box is wired and mounted. I hope to start it in a day or 2. Fenders are on for good. No more removing them lol.
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11-25-2008, 11:50 AM	#17
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Woo!!! I started this bitch yesterday! Now I can put the front end together. I have to tighten up some stuff and then it will be on to the interior!
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11-25-2008, 12:55 PM	#18
hghtchtnr Drop and Destroy Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 334 Location: Uxbridge,MA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. bad ass truck, i hope my engine looks that clean. did u powdercoat or paint the intake manifold?
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11-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#19
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. No, the intake manifold is spray painted with high temp engine paint.
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11-25-2008, 02:16 PM	#20
layinlow88 GET LAYED!! Age: 19 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,917 Location: Camden, AR User is: Online	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. looks awesome man! did you ever get around to tubbing the firewall??
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11-25-2008, 08:22 PM	#21
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,017 Location: Springfield,MO and Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Project: Clean, cut, rebuild, and save some damn cash. Quote: Originally Posted by layinlow88 looks awesome man! did you ever get around to tubbing the firewall?? Yup! Got it all done! Thanks for your help!
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