LT1 Engine Build Starts! (pics)

[zbugger]

One step closer, huh Anthony? I gotta order up the rotating assembly for my car soon. I really want to get that thing going.

[Rybar]

Originally Posted by awr68

In hind sight I would have done a n/a LS2...but this will be a fun/cool package...should get some attention since it wont really look like an LT1, basically the water pump will give it away though.

No worries, a blown LT1 is ALOT of fun (they make great torque) trust me as I have personal experience. How are you beefing up the internals?

[awr68]

Originally Posted by zbugger

One step closer, huh Anthony?

Yes! It's almost time to hammer down and get this thing on the road!!

[awr68]

Originally Posted by Rybar

How are you beefing up the internals?

Got a forged crank and rods from Scat and forged pistons we had Diamond build...had to due to the LT1's small chambers, I wanted a 8.5:1 cr, and no off the shelf pistons would do it....so we spent a fair amount more and had what we needed built. In hind sight (kinda still learning) I should have put the money into new better flowing heads with larger CC's so standard blower pistons would do the trick....but hey I've had to do this on a budget and never felt I could spend 2k on heads...and the piston money was doable. Also, we are converting it to a 4 bolt main and using all ARP fasteners.

I'm rounding up all the parts tonight and will probably take a few pics...I think the pistons look sweet!

[awr68]

Here's a couple pics from tonight. Just had to take a peek at the pistons once more. Tomorrow night I will build the crate and then it's off to Mike Lewis and out of my hands!

[Tom.A]

Going to be nice. The mock-up picture of engine/intake looks very clean. Almost like it came that way from factory.

[awr68]

Thanks Tom!

[Spiffav8]

Woohoo! That's a step in the right direction. Hey it's only been 5 years coming! lol

[fesler]

Looks like a sweet project and cant wait to see it finished. I love the intake set up and the way the inner cooler looks

[rwhite692]

Looking great Tony, with Chris being almost done w/the paint, you must be really stoked!!