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Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 7:22 pm
by SilverXJ
Machine shop can't get them for less.. or sooner.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:22 pm
by SilverXJ
Parts are slowly coming in. I have all the bearings, the JP Performance timing set, the oil pump, freeze plugs, crank spacer, block (thanx to 1bolt) and the rods (casting 544, thanx to Mgardiner1). Still not delivered are the rod bolts coming direct from ARP, KB944 pistons from Summit (11/29 estimated), the 4 wt crank, and the cam and lifters from Comp Cams. I decided on the 68-231-4 with the nitride process. And I still need to order the lifter grooving tool.
I have the intake manifold sorted out and opened up a bit. My Thorley header has been shipped back to Thorley to be replaced or repaired, which after it comes back I need to have the two O2bungs welded on and get it jet-hot coated.
This weekend I will probably start polishing the rods and notching the rod bearings.
And in other news the MP head gasket that I ordered at the dealer 4 months ago came in today. I wonder if they started making them again because they had 0 stock nationwide and just for shits and giggles I left it on order.
So, I will probably be using the .041" head gasket with a 0 deck clearance but I will probably go with the Victor Reinz MLS gasket.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 5:03 pm
by SilverXJ
Question, is it necessary to have the rods shot peened after I polish them?
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 5:48 am
by SilverXJ
With the Comp Cam 68-231-4, 0 deck height, and .042" gasket my SCR is 9.62 and DCR is 8.23 with a .042" quench.
The connecting rods are polished, pics will follow.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 2:43 pm
by SilverXJ
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 2:48 pm
by Mgardiner1
I must say, those rods sure look a lot different then when i shipped them!!
Lookin good! I liked the build quality of the JP chain set too. Its almost as pretty to have installed as RR's!
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 2:59 pm
by SilverXJ
Mgardiner1 wrote:I must say, those rods sure look a lot different then when i shipped them!!
Lookin good! I liked the build quality of the JP chain set too. Its almost as pretty to have installed as RR's!
I know... looks almost as nice as my HS rollers... and its a pity that it is all covered up. I really want a clear valve cover, however rice it maybe. Oh and between the head, two intakes, and the rods I am sick of grinding.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 4:19 pm
by Mgardiner1
LOL i know how you feel man! i did my head over 3 day over the course of 2 weekends, i said i'll probably never P&P another cylinder head again!
BTW nice job on the rod bearings. You clearanced them a little more then i did. I just kinda "winged" it in my little bench vice right before i installed my piston assemblies. I also agree with you, rod side should be the only required one
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 4:39 pm
by SilverXJ
Mgardiner1 wrote:LOL i know how you feel man! i did my head over 3 day over the course of 2 weekends, i said i'll probably never P&P another cylinder head again!
BTW nice job on the rod bearings. You clearanced them a little more then i did. I just kinda "winged" it in my little bench vice right before i installed my piston assemblies. I also agree with you, rod side should be the only required one
I didn't have a vice I could use because it was near something I didn't want to get dirty, so I did it all by hand. I was afraid of the bit skating on first strike but it proved very stable. Another idea I had would have worked if I had a used rod... install bearings, remove one rod bolt, put rod in clamp long wise, and use the rod as a drill template for the hole. As far as the size I didn't have a bearing to go off or, but I had the oil stain on the rod that I modeled... I don't think that will be a proble as the crank journal shouldn't be in complete contact with that area any way.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 5:44 pm
by Mgardiner1
Wait a minute.... you are saying the OEM engine bearings did not have the notch?
Again, the bearings that i received that were pre-notched had a larger notch then mine when i was finished.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 23rd, 2008, 7:05 pm
by SilverXJ
Mgardiner1 wrote:Wait a minute.... you are saying the OEM engine bearings did not have the notch?
Again, the bearings that i received that were pre-notched had a larger notch then mine when i was finished.
No, I am saying that I didn't' have the OEM bearings to go off of and I was going off the oil stains on the rods you sent me. My OEM 2000 (or shoudl I saw 1999 & 5/6 as one piston died).. is in PA... my Titan is at the machine shop which is closed.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: November 27th, 2008, 4:54 pm
by SilverXJ
Cam shaft and pistons are in Va.. I'm in NJ... darn. Pics and measurements sometime next week. Picked up my burrett while I am in NJ.
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: December 1st, 2008, 7:42 pm
by Diamond-x
Looks good
Here's mine:
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: December 2nd, 2008, 5:25 pm
by SilverXJ
Re: New 4.6L stroker build
Posted: December 2nd, 2008, 6:41 pm
by Mgardiner1
SilverXJ wrote:Oh yes.. I almost forgot that Summit Racing sent me a free Schick Quattro Titanium razor..
PICS?!?! LOL J/K
LOVE the way those pistons look. They look more "refined" then the H802's i got (smoother castings, better machined finish)
I assume you are supposed to groove the lifter bores from the bottom? Did the tool come with good instructions on how to use and where to cut the groove? If you can, please take before, maybe one or two with the tool installed, and after pics.