New build

[DangerousDerek]

So it begins (again).

Today i picked up the block and new parts to start the build. A forged internal 5.0





New balanced 86.3mm stroke crank



New I beam Chevy 6" rods



New custom 96mm forged pistons



New liner and rebore to 96mm




Now to put it together, hopefully in the right order.

[carsy]

I want one.

[DangerousDerek]

Spring locks. The first one took ages then i got the nack and the others went in fairly easy.
Making sure the pistons point forward and the rods have the chamfers to the outside.



Done.

[gacksen]

looks tasty

[jojackson4]

Keep the photos coming DD looks like a very nice build

[Mr Supercharged]

Is this engine being built in the dining room?

[jojackson4]

Is that a massive blower in the corner?

[DangerousDerek]

Mr Supercharged said:

Is this engine being built in the dining room?

yes

[DangerousDerek]

jojackson4 said:

Is that a massive blower in the corner?

also yes, an 8/71 with twin 850's

[TV8]

DangerousDerek said:

also yes, an 8/71 with twin 850's

Havent a clue what twin 850s means but I am assuming that equals loads of power?

[Chuffmeister]

Very interesting. We've had chassis rebuild threads, but what about a detailed engine rebuild thread? Would be very useful!

[Sardonicus]

Lovely pistons Derek digging those spiral locks Chuffy doing an engine put together thread would be easy enough but an engine build thread would be just too time consuming and distracting they absorb too much time as it is without keep stopping to take pics just my cents worth

[Mr Supercharged]

Yes, I agree, a useful rebuild thread would be good. I have a stock brand new 4ltr P38 cross bolted range rover engine that I'd like to convert to TVR spec, do I have to take it apart to balance or will it be balanced as well as the TVR lump? Presumably I have to remove the heads to modify for double valve springs? And swap timing belt cover to allow duplex sprockets to fit? It's been collecting dust on the second floor of my house for about 2 years now…..lol

[jojackson4]

DangerousDerek said:

jojackson4 said:

Is that a massive blower in the corner?

also yes, an 8/71 with twin 850's

[macdeb]

lookin' very tasty bloke
What CR?

[DangerousDerek]

macdeb said:

lookin' very tasty bloke
What CR?

Will be about 10.3:1.... bloke
Waiting for a rather tasty cam and some other goodies to be delivered today.

[DangerousDerek]

Checking ring gaps. I am opening the top ring gap a few thou to safeguard for the nitrous.

[TV8]

Super charger and nitrous

[DangerousDerek]

TV8 said:

Super charger and nitrous

I wish.
The charger is for a Mopar engine... another project

[DangerousDerek]

TV8 said:

Super charger and nitrous

I wish.
The charger is for a Mopar engine... another project