Main/Conrod bearing cap torques

[Belle427]

I wonder could anyone tell me if the torque settings for a 1995 3.9 engine are the same as below, particularly the main and conrod bearing caps.
Thanks in advance.
http://www.mez.co.uk/tuningtheroverv8-pt11-new.htm...

[Boosted LS1]

That looks correct to me. Don't forget to use an anaerobic sealant under the rear cap. It's expensive but can be found cheaper on line.

[Belle427]

Thank you

[Belle427]

Picture of the cam and main/big end bearings removed today at 78000 miles. Plenty of wear on the big ends, cam does not look too bad.
Crank is fine.

[N7GTX]

Caught it all just in time Is the crank still good - no scores or wear? Cam may have been changed at the 50k mark perhaps? Don't forget to check and replace the cam bearings if required. - mine were shot at 49k

[Boosted LS1]

A Lisle 18000 is just the job for changing cam bearings, I love mine. Cam looks good in that picture.

[Belle427]

The wear is possibly due to the fact our cars are only used now and again, it’s the only explanation I can think of.
I’m thinking about using a higher quality oil when it’s all done changed once a year, something like this.
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68898-fuchs-titan-rac...

[BIGMIKE1]

Cam looks to have done really well as there was definetly no history of it being changed and only 2 owners before Me. Surprised at the big ends but at least you've caught it in time.
I thought you were going the 4.5 route Now?
Mike

[Belle427]

BIGMIKE1 said:

Cam looks to have done really well as there was definetly no history of it being changed and only 2 owners before Me. Surprised at the big ends but at least you've caught it in time.
I thought you were going the 4.5 route Now?
Mike

Decided against the 4.5 route as i could not justify spending the money. I have had the heads done to stage 3, improved the induction and will fit a new MC1 cam.
Didn't intend to pull the block but im glad I did.

[N7GTX]

Belle427 said:

The wear is possibly due to the fact our cars are only used now and again, it’s the only explanation I can think of.
I’m thinking about using a higher quality oil when it’s all done changed once a year, something like this.
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-68898-fuchs-titan-rac...

This is the reason why I always advise potential boosters to strip and check the engine before fitting their supercharger or turbo.

[Belle427]

N7GTX said:

This is the reason why I always advise potential boosters to strip and check the engine before fitting their supercharger or turbo.

Yes id agree, I almost went for the SC kit and was going to just bolt it on after compression tests were confirmed good.

[BIGMIKE1]

Belle427 said:

Yes id agree, I almost went for the SC kit and was going to just bolt it on after compression tests were confirmed good.

I'd been thinking along the same lines when the turbo kits started to appear.
Does it have pocketed pistons? I always meant to chuck endoscope camera down when changing the plugs just to see.
Mike

[Belle427]

No pockets and its one of the what id call the interim engines (3.9), so no cross bolting but wider main bearing caps that could be cross bolted.

[Sardonicus]

Belle427 said:

No pockets and its one of the what id call the interim engines (3.9), so no cross bolting but wider main bearing caps that could be cross bolted.

That would be correct for that year car