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My guess is 600+ HP, 750+ lbs Torque, and the compression is 10.5:1 ( i think). Well have to wait and see what it really puts out after I dyno the truck.
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Stupid Photobucket deleted a folder of my pics, so if you guys want me too i'll repost the pictures.
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If it is just pulling the pics from a different folder, but same pic names, that should be an easy fix for me - just post up a single pic that is coming from the correct folder and I'll get the other ones working for you.
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Subscribed! I plan on swapping a 454 hopefully one day, this just motivates me :). That thing is gonna fling hella mud!
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Made my last order from Summit today. I believe I have everything ordered, but the internals for the heads. I've spent about a $1200 with them alone and about $1500 through Fresno Performance. I'm tired of spending money. Is that weird to say? Anyway I am about ready to start assembly of the motor. I have been waiting on the cam, which I will be ordering next week. So, I should have lots of progress and pics soon. One other really cool thing. My truck is in the July issue of Peterson's 4wd and Offroad magazine! So check it out! |
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well I get that magazine regularly, it'll be nice to to see a 67-72 in it. Is it a main feature? or.....
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Still something to be proud of!
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Look what I got today. Its the revised DIY4X First Gen Crossmember. The modified it to allow you to remove the center bar support to allow you to drop your oil pan.
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Thats sweet, did you revise it or is it a new product? Just curious I really like it.
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yea that is a really good idea. did you do the modifcations or get it like that?
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its a revision by DIY4x
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will that cross member fit into a 2wd frame im gonna be doin 4wd conversion on my 72
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sweet thanx for the info man
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I think one of our members helped DIY come up with that revision, Yukonjack was it you?? Can't remember but yeah sweet project, stop spending and get to assembling with picts. My next build will be a 496, I have three 4-bolt main 454's so I am primed and ready, can you say in excess of 600hp and 600lb/ft or TQ!!!
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I can't wait till you finish so i can see a video in the mud. And yet again i haven't made it throught the bog in my truck i broke something in my front axle on the way to the bog.
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Oh ya, I am totaly in agreement with you!
I drive a 05LLY Duramax, commute and towing the K5! TurboDiesel is awesome on the road! :chevy: |
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Here is a video of me mud bogging
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i want a new one i have see that one.
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I know, I know. You are all ready for me to start putting it together. Well the good news is I received the last of the parts. So I am able to start assembling the engine. The bad news is that it will still be another two weeks before I will have time to start. I have a test I have to study for. Once I pass, then its on. I will have lots of pictures and current stats and info for you once I begin. Thanks you to all who are commenting and waiting patiently. Trust me the pile of parts on my garage floor is killing.
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Whats up with your truck any updates.
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The only update is that I started putting the motor together this week. I'll post pictures soon. We ordered the wrong piston rings. Once I get the rings I should start making some real progress.
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Finally have an update!
I found some time to work on the motor this week. I got the correct piston ring and was able to finish the short block. I am hoping to be able to fab the cross member for the tranny and the center link for the engine. I am also hoping that my buddy can finish port and polishing my heads next week. Once I have the heads, it should only take a weekend to finish this project. Enjoy, here are some pictures... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7140001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7160013.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7140007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7290015.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7290017.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7290019.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P7290016.jpg |
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I hit a roadblock... The DIY4x cross member lowered the motor down quite a bit, causing the the headers to have serious clearance issues. I moved the engine forward 3 1/4" so the frame is narrower, but the tall valve covers clear the firewall. The exhaust ports on the heads are about an inch or two above the frame instead of 3-4". Any suggestions?
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if it fits you should just leave it take the body lift off.
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Here is another shipment I received this week: New Holley Street Avenger 870cfm Carb, Holley Blue Fuel Pump w/ regulator, & Dual fuel line http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P8020027.jpg Flex-a-lite dual 13.5 electric fan kit http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P8020025.jpg Flex-a-lite Tranny Cooler with Steel braided hose w/ fittings for cooler and fuel lines http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...d/P8020026.jpg |
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Things have come to a halt over the last month. I am hoping with SEMA almost here that my buddy will be finishing his SEMA car soon. Then I'll be able to work with him, to finish the cross members. As for the motor, the heads are waiting to be polished and then the final machining. Once the heads are done, it will only be about a few hours to finish the motor. I was able to install the transmission cooler and get the lines ran today.
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so with the cross member will it a easy bolt in, or will it be hard? |
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The DIY4X 67-72 crossmember is designed for a SBC. Yes, it bolts right in. So my issues are for a BBC. I talked with Kurt and he sent me another crossmember, but this one is just the pieces so that I can weld them together to fit the BBC.
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I was going to order one of those cross members this week, whats where the problems with the original one you got and they said that they sent you pieces to weld together, any pics of what the pieces look like and how hard it would be to weld together?
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I'll take some pics tomorrow of the pieces. I just posted under the 4x4 BBC thread. I'll have the crossmember finished after the first of Nov.
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yea I was discussing there as well lol, thanks man any advice is always greatly appreciated! I look forward to seeing the bbc in there!
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