How much will factory bottom end hold?
#1
How much will factory bottom end hold?
I am rebuilding the bottom end of my LT1 this summer, i plan to just pull it apart, re-hone the cylinder walls, install some clevite bearings, new rings, and probably polish the crank. I plan on putting on a LE2 set-up and will continue to spray a 100 shot. Do you think it will stay together?
Last edited by 69gto96z; 02-13-2007 at 03:46 PM.
#2
If your gonna rebuilt it you might was well spend alittle extra for insurance.
Forged Rods and fairly cheap
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/produ...22&CtgID=21452
Throw in a set of good forged pistons..
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/produ...71&CtgID=16042
And go have fun!
Forged Rods and fairly cheap
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/produ...22&CtgID=21452
Throw in a set of good forged pistons..
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/produ...71&CtgID=16042
And go have fun!
#8
I am rebuilding the bottom end of my LT1 this summer, i plan to just pull it apart, re-hone the cylinder walls, install some clevite bearings, new rings, and probably polish the crank. I plan on putting on a LE2 set-up and will continue to spray a 100 shot. Do you think it will stay together?
#9
Joe, that is good to know. I do have all the safety features. I have a fuel pressure switch, a mallory 685 box with timing retard and a window switch. Cant think of anything else I would need.
#10
Yeah, you should be good to go ...... (if you havent already)...run colder plugs to get even further away from detonation.....After trying nearly everything out there, I like the Autolite 103's ......Joe
#12
If its going to see any n20 I suggest springing for at least a cheap forged piston. A ping or two on spray and some hyper pistons will fall apart.
I know any suggestions that add several hunder dollars are hard, but your biggest single cost will be the machine shop anyways. Why spend a grand to put a stock motor back together?
I know any suggestions that add several hunder dollars are hard, but your biggest single cost will be the machine shop anyways. Why spend a grand to put a stock motor back together?
#13
There wont be any shop work involved except maybe magnafluxing the block. I can do it all myself. That is why I was trying to just stay stock on the bottom end so I didnt have to get it re-balanced.