Jared's official engine build thread! - Page 2

silvergtjrad · 12-12-2007, 08:42 PM

More parts have come in, and I have nearly everything to assemble a longblock. Ive got to decide on a cam still, since Ive decided to go turbo instead. Block needs honing, and the rods need to be shot peened, and I have to pick out some injectors as well. Slowly but surely its all coming together. Once xmas has passed, I can afford to spend more money on parts again.
Plenum spacers

ARP head studs

ARP Rod Bolts

60*v6.com crank scraper

timberwoof · 12-12-2007, 10:53 PM

What all are you lacking?

silvergtjrad · 12-13-2007, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timberwoof

What all are you lacking?

For the engine, not too much. I need injectors, hone the block, another cam, shot peen the rods, polish the crank journals, cam bearings, main bearings, rod bearings, head gaskets, and the rest is coming off of my current motor. I was going to get the heads ported, but they will stay stock for now. Felpro is coming out with their gaskets for the 3500 in the springtime, so im going to wait till then to have em' done. Im not going to put the engine in until I get a transmission built also.

timberwoof · 12-13-2007, 08:23 AM

so estimated time frame for this building will probably be in about 8 months? HEHE bet you are getting impatient.

silvergtjrad · 12-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timberwoof

so estimated time frame for this building will probably be in about 8 months? HEHE bet you are getting impatient.

Not quite 8 months. Im getting kinda impatient right now because Ive got to watch money kind of carefully till after xmas. After the motor and trans are done, I'll drop them in the car. Id like that done by march. After that will come the turbo setup, and I hope that is done by june.

GrandAmGT1996 · 12-13-2007, 06:44 PM

cant wait to see results!

Bryan · 12-13-2007, 10:01 PM

^x2. How much do you think you'll end up having spent from start to finish?

silvergtjrad · 12-14-2007, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan

^x2. How much do you think you'll end up having spent from start to finish?

I hope I dont break $10k. Im at around $2500 on the engine, and its not done. The transmission will be the most expensive, because Im going to HAVE to pay for labor on that. Most everything else, Im capable of doing myself.

silvergtjrad · 01-05-2008, 06:04 AM

I think Im going to abandon the turbo, and stick with what Ive already got. I have nearly everything I need for a built N/A motor right now, and there is still nitrous on my car as well. Right now Im working on selling my forged pistons to get another set of higher compression forged pistons. The transmission is going to get beat into the ground until it breaks or I come across some $$$

My mom has been unemployed for the last 6 months, as a result of some medical problems. Medical bills and other expenses are starting to pile up because of her not being able to work. Spending all of this money on my car is very selfish when I could be helping her out. Rather than putting all of this on hold and never finishing, Im going back to my original plans of high compression.

AaronGTR · 01-05-2008, 07:28 AM

That sounds like a good idea man. Hope everything turns out ok for your mom.

lvemy3100 · 01-05-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

That sounds like a good idea man. Hope everything turns out ok for your mom.

x2

silvergtjrad · 01-05-2008, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the support guys. She isnt dying or anything crazy, just not well enough to work. Back in June she had surgery on her knee, and from favoring the other leg while it was healing she tore a tendon and broke a bone in her foot. Injuries have piled on top of eachother, and its taking a while to get healed again.

Pipelayaz · 01-06-2008, 02:31 AM

I was searching around on Fquick and found your car, then relized I still have an account on this site. It been awhile...

Keep up the good work!

silvergtjrad · 01-06-2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pipelayaz

I was searching around on Fquick and found your car, then relized I still have an account on this site. It been awhile...

Keep up the good work!

Awesome. I just updated it some yesterday too.

silvergtjrad · 01-11-2008, 02:59 PM

Got a couple of small things in the mail today. A ZZP fuel pump rewire kit and a 180* thermostat.

Sprucegagt · 01-12-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvergtjrad

Got a couple of small things in the mail today. A ZZP fuel pump rewire kit and a 180* thermostat.

I'd recommend going back to a stock temp thermostat. Using a 180 tstat to lower KR is not needed when you have tuning software.

silvergtjrad · 01-13-2008, 11:03 AM

Injector clips for the L67 injectors ive got coming.

silvergtjrad · 01-26-2008, 09:45 AM

All new engine bearings and gaskets are on their way to my door.

I decided it was time to stop procrastinating so much, and get to work on this damn thing. Its those damn wintertime blues.

nickofcourse · 01-26-2008, 10:20 PM

everything looks cool keep at it!

mfuller · 01-26-2008, 10:22 PM

Everything looks good, Jared....but do you really think you'll need 36# injectors? Don't think the plug-and-play 28#'ers from a 4.2L I6 will be enough?

12-12-2007, 08:42 PM	#21
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	More parts have come in, and I have nearly everything to assemble a longblock. Ive got to decide on a cam still, since Ive decided to go turbo instead. Block needs honing, and the rods need to be shot peened, and I have to pick out some injectors as well. Slowly but surely its all coming together. Once xmas has passed, I can afford to spend more money on parts again. Plenum spacers ARP head studs ARP Rod Bolts 60v6.com crank scraper __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719*

12-12-2007, 10:53 PM	#22
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	What all are you lacking? __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

12-13-2007, 08:23 AM	#24
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	so estimated time frame for this building will probably be in about 8 months? HEHE bet you are getting impatient. __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

12-13-2007, 10:01 PM	#27
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	^x2. How much do you think you'll end up having spent from start to finish? __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

01-05-2008, 06:04 AM	#29
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	I think Im going to abandon the turbo, and stick with what Ive already got. I have nearly everything I need for a built N/A motor right now, and there is still nitrous on my car as well. Right now Im working on selling my forged pistons to get another set of higher compression forged pistons. The transmission is going to get beat into the ground until it breaks or I come across some $$$ My mom has been unemployed for the last 6 months, as a result of some medical problems. Medical bills and other expenses are starting to pile up because of her not being able to work. Spending all of this money on my car is very selfish when I could be helping her out. Rather than putting all of this on hold and never finishing, Im going back to my original plans of high compression. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

01-05-2008, 07:28 AM	#30
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	That sounds like a good idea man. Hope everything turns out ok for your mom. __________________ 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.

01-05-2008, 03:57 PM	#32
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Thanks for the support guys. She isnt dying or anything crazy, just not well enough to work. Back in June she had surgery on her knee, and from favoring the other leg while it was healing she tore a tendon and broke a bone in her foot. Injuries have piled on top of eachother, and its taking a while to get healed again. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

01-06-2008, 02:31 AM	#33
Pipelayaz FIVE . SEVEN LITER AKA: Nick Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA. Age: 38 Posts: 312 Vehicle: Fire Chicken	I was searching around on Fquick and found your car, then relized I still have an account on this site. It been awhile... Keep up the good work! __________________ http://www.fquick.com/pipelayaz 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Bright Silver Metallic 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Navy Blue Metallic - SOLD

01-11-2008, 02:59 PM	#35
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Got a couple of small things in the mail today. A ZZP fuel pump rewire kit and a 180* thermostat. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

01-13-2008, 11:03 AM	#37
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	Injector clips for the L67 injectors ive got coming. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

01-26-2008, 09:45 AM	#38
silvergtjrad yargh! AKA: Jared Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Woodridge, IL Age: 34 Posts: 1,633 Vehicle: 06 TBSS	All new engine bearings and gaskets are on their way to my door. I decided it was time to stop procrastinating so much, and get to work on this damn thing. Its those damn wintertime blues. __________________ 2006 AWD TBSS 11.719

01-26-2008, 10:20 PM	#39
nickofcourse GAGT - Member AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 346 Vehicle: 2004 grand am gt coupe	everything looks cool keep at it!

01-26-2008, 10:22 PM	#40
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	Everything looks good, Jared....but do you really think you'll need 36# injectors? Don't think the plug-and-play 28#'ers from a 4.2L I6 will be enough? __________________ 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.....

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