David's N/A Build Thread - Page 6

AaronGTR · 11-06-2008, 09:11 PM

Yeah, take your time. Something always goes wrong when you hurry.

gectek · 11-07-2008, 07:28 AM

i have a good stocker bolt with washer if you need one...or i can get you an ARP crank bolt with the washer. and the bolts wouldnt be stretched. if they were, then it would spin ok...wouldnt be tight on the crank...but yah use the arp rod bolts.

stewartfn18 · 11-07-2008, 08:20 AM

well what happened was i would torque the outer 4 pistons and it would be fine. Then when it got to the middle two, thats when it would happen. it almost felt like the torque wrench was not correct because it even felt like its was over tightening the bolts, but i didnt change anything with the wrench. its odd.

stewartfn18 · 11-09-2008, 04:16 PM

just ordered ARP connecting rod bolts from Mp Racing.

stewartfn18 · 12-23-2008, 05:22 PM

finally got around to ordering something else, 3500 valves. ill be ordering my Competition ported 3500 LIM next week, but then ill be tapped money wise for another few weeks.

stewartfn18 · 01-06-2009, 03:28 PM

i got all of the connecting rod bearings measured for thickness, bottom being the bearing on the cap:
PISTON 1 top: .063
bottom: .063

PISTON 2 top: .063
bottom: .063

PISTON 3 top: .0645
bottom: .064

PISTON 4 top: .0635
bottom: .064

PISTON 5 top: .063
bottom: .063

PISTON 6 top: .0635
bottom: .0635

Piston numbers 3 and 4 were the ones giving me issues. are these too thick? its obvious that they are the odd ones out, but are they too thick to where they need to be shaved down. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

stewartfn18 · 02-08-2009, 08:36 PM

finally, it looks like an engine. WOOHOO

PhantomLover007 · 02-08-2009, 08:40 PM

Looking good.

mfuller · 02-08-2009, 08:52 PM

Looks great David! When do you think you'll have it all done?

stewartfn18 · 02-08-2009, 08:56 PM

when i get my tax money and my reinbursment check from my college for the money i didnt use this semester. Plus however much Obama gives as a stimulus. I figured ill get about 3000 in the next month and a half or so. Very soon. all i need is the LIM, headers, injectors and fuel rail, and a tune. the manifolds need to be ported.

mfuller · 02-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Good stuff.
We'll have to do some testing for Ben.....your 1393 cam and ported 3500 heads versus my 1280 cam and street/strip 3400 heads.
At the dragstrip, of course.

RPO3 · 02-08-2009, 09:13 PM

Damn, looks flawless. Something i wish i could do!

stewartfn18 · 02-08-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfuller

Good stuff.
We'll have to do some testing for Ben.....your 1393 cam and ported 3500 heads versus my 1280 cam and street/strip 3400 heads.
At the dragstrip, of course.

i forgot to mention that the heads are not ported. originally they were going to be, but i just want this thing done so i can start modding the firebird.
EDIT: ill have to meet you at byron one day.

GA2000GTSpeed · 02-09-2009, 12:52 AM

damn i wish i had the time and money to build my engine... i wont have either till summer... my dad already hates that i have the jag in the garage,

silvergtjrad · 02-09-2009, 06:10 AM

Almost there. Im glad you are seeing this project through.

stewartfn18 · 02-09-2009, 12:39 PM

thanks for the compliments

stewartfn18 · 03-31-2009, 09:19 AM

just got my wideband. I ordered my headers today and will be ordering my injectors later today.

BOOTMASTER · 03-31-2009, 02:13 PM

nice.... this has been a pleasure to read through....

can't wait to see the results.... dyno/strip....

stewartfn18 · 04-07-2009, 06:37 PM

injectors not ordered yet, instead it was the Comp ported 3500 LIM from WOT-Tech.

XtremeGaGt00 · 04-07-2009, 08:04 PM

after your car is in running order and i put my new turbo manifolds on we oughta hook up at byron...your no far from me, maybe 30-40 miles at most? im in romeoville

11-06-2008, 09:11 PM	#101
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, take your time. Something always goes wrong when you hurry. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

11-07-2008, 07:28 AM	#102
gectek I hate nose hair AKA: John Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,051 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT sc/t	i have a good stocker bolt with washer if you need one...or i can get you an ARP crank bolt with the washer. and the bolts wouldnt be stretched. if they were, then it would spin ok...wouldnt be tight on the crank...but yah use the arp rod bolts. __________________ If you unscrew ur belly button, will ur butt fall off? Procrastinators UNITE!!!.....tomorrow

11-07-2008, 08:20 AM	#103
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	well what happened was i would torque the outer 4 pistons and it would be fine. Then when it got to the middle two, thats when it would happen. it almost felt like the torque wrench was not correct because it even felt like its was over tightening the bolts, but i didnt change anything with the wrench. its odd. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

11-09-2008, 04:16 PM	#104
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	just ordered ARP connecting rod bolts from Mp Racing. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

12-23-2008, 05:22 PM	#105
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	finally got around to ordering something else, 3500 valves. ill be ordering my Competition ported 3500 LIM next week, but then ill be tapped money wise for another few weeks. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

01-06-2009, 03:28 PM	#106
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	i got all of the connecting rod bearings measured for thickness, bottom being the bearing on the cap: PISTON 1 top: .063 bottom: .063 PISTON 2 top: .063 bottom: .063 PISTON 3 top: .0645 bottom: .064 PISTON 4 top: .0635 bottom: .064 PISTON 5 top: .063 bottom: .063 PISTON 6 top: .0635 bottom: .0635 Piston numbers 3 and 4 were the ones giving me issues. are these too thick? its obvious that they are the odd ones out, but are they too thick to where they need to be shaved down. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

02-08-2009, 08:36 PM	#107
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	Update finally, it looks like an engine. WOOHOO __________________ MODS: Not Enough

02-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#109
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	Looks great David! When do you think you'll have it all done? __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

02-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#110
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	when i get my tax money and my reinbursment check from my college for the money i didnt use this semester. Plus however much Obama gives as a stimulus. I figured ill get about 3000 in the next month and a half or so. Very soon. all i need is the LIM, headers, injectors and fuel rail, and a tune. the manifolds need to be ported. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

02-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#111
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	Good stuff. We'll have to do some testing for Ben.....your 1393 cam and ported 3500 heads versus my 1280 cam and street/strip 3400 heads. At the dragstrip, of course. __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

02-08-2009, 09:13 PM	#112
RPO3 BayBeee AKA: Ron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Age: 34 Posts: 901 Vehicle: 2004 Grand AM GT Sedan	Damn, looks flawless. Something i wish i could do!

02-09-2009, 12:52 AM	#114
GA2000GTSpeed GAGT - Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Freeman Missouri Age: 31 Posts: 411 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 79 Jag XJ6	damn i wish i had the time and money to build my engine... i wont have either till summer... my dad already hates that i have the jag in the garage, __________________ Current mods: RSM Supercharger kit, S&S Headers, Upgraded Clutches, Borla cat-back, Drilled and Slotted Camaro rotors and Calipers, MSD coil packs, EGR Block Off, 180 thermo, MSD wires, Tuned Myself with DHP, 2 12 inch Alpine type R's, Kenwood bass booster 1700 watt Amp, Red Dual flip down head unit, Tinted Tails, Custom Painted Black With Red Interior, Double pod A pillar, A/F Gauge, Vac/Boost Gauge. Future Mods: Heads, P&P Intake manifolds, 65mm TB, HP Tuners, .

02-09-2009, 06:10 AM	#115
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Almost there. Im glad you are seeing this project through. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

02-09-2009, 12:39 PM	#116
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	thanks for the compliments __________________ MODS: Not Enough

03-31-2009, 09:19 AM	#117
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	just got my wideband. I ordered my headers today and will be ordering my injectors later today. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

03-31-2009, 02:13 PM	#118
BOOTMASTER i like JL AUDIO AKA: Bruce Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Zion, IL Posts: 429 Vehicle: 2002 gt coupe	nice.... this has been a pleasure to read through.... can't wait to see the results.... dyno/strip....

04-07-2009, 06:37 PM	#119
stewartfn18 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: David Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldsmar,FL Age: 32 Posts: 2,049 Vehicle: 04 vette, 14 R6	injectors not ordered yet, instead it was the Comp ported 3500 LIM from WOT-Tech. __________________ MODS: Not Enough

04-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#120
XtremeGaGt00 converted to ls1 :) AKA: Jason Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: romeoville, il Age: 36 Posts: 916 Vehicle: 00gagt 99gtp 99t/a	after your car is in running order and i put my new turbo manifolds on we oughta hook up at byron...your no far from me, maybe 30-40 miles at most? im in romeoville __________________ 00 GaGt turbo/camm'd SOLD!13.68 @100.34.. 2.0 60' w/ slipping trans...stock cam/stock 103xxx bottom end 99 GTP demodded! 12.8 @107.19.. 1.7 60' on 555r's 99 Trans Am6.0 lq4,studded,t76 turbo, turbo cam, 3.5in exhaust,#80's,dual walbros,ford 9in rear, adj, tq arm, adj, control arms,160 stat,ls6 intake,555r's 11.8 @122.<<--nitrous only times