85 burb meets 6.0 lq4

[68GMCCustom]

I need to get my tail in gear. My drop spindles arrive today. I've got the front crossmember apart...just need to clean it up and paint it, then I can install it in the frame....and then I'll put the motor and trans in...and start building the front end...stitch the trailing arms so I can paint and install those, same with the rear end, etc. etc. etc.

I see how people get dis-interested in their projects if it goes too long. For some folks long term is in the original plan, but it also makes you want to give up as it begins to seem like..."it will never get finished".

[85burb]

I know how you feel. I dont even get to see my engine every day or even every week. Probly has ben 4 weeks sence i last laid eyes on my engine. That is what happened when i tryed my hand at paint work. Now i have lots of primer spots and one side panel that looks like a zebra. I am focusing better now. I hope any way. Should order manifold monday or so and other things.

[68GMCCustom]

vendor/product issues....pending results.

[85burb]

WOW that does blow. Got jacked on price and product. Dont think i would order from them again. Seems to be a patern to me. That is why i try to get most my stuff from big name companys. Has seemed to work good so far for me. I have goten every thing from summit i beleave for my engine. The flywheel and cam will not come from them and i got jacked on flywheel. The cam will prob come from sd.

[68GMCCustom]

its here!!!!!!

[okieraptor]

That intake sure is pretty. Makes me want one.

[85burb]

WOW looks great. Cant wait to get my intake. Of course my motor is not that clean. How can i clean it to look close to that?

[68GMCCustom]

Originally Posted by okieraptor

That intake sure is pretty. Makes me want one.

for a carb'd L92/LS3 headed motor that will see strip use but still needs to be able to drive on the street to get there, I think a dual plane(1500-6500rpm) is a better choice then the single plane(3000-7000rpm)...unless your building a motor for the track use only. I don't plan on turning more then 6500-6600rpm anyway.

[85burb]

The only prob i have with that is my storage unit that houses my engine does not have water. What can i use to get it clean for paint. The motor is not horrable it is just sandy with light grime on some spots.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

its here!!!!!!

MMMM square port

[68GMCCustom]

Well...that motor is brand new.

For a dirty motor....I use Simple Green. Protect what you don't want to get wet, the pre-wet any plastic areas before applying (SG can stain at 100%), saturate the metal areas with simple green, let set...then hose off with high pressure. Really bad spots may take a 2nd application or even a little scrubbing.

[68GMCCustom]

Get yourself a couple of rolls of the disposable HD shop towels. Dilute the SG to like 50%, spray on...wipe off. Use wire brush as needed.

You could take some water in a gallon milk jug or two...for final rinse?

[85burb]

I will try that. Thanks. What cam are you getting?

[MONTEZ]

If you want to make it look even more oldschool look at www.mastmotorsports.com. They offer bracket to relocate the coil packs to the rear of the heads and long plug wires. They also offer valve cover that look more like they would belong on a carb engine.

[85burb]

Holy crap did you see the hildorn drive by wire system. Almost fell out of my seat. Almost rethunk my intire build. Sure it is like 98 million bucks.

[68GMCCustom]

you mean this?


its cool....so is the Harrop system, tho they had another I can't find:


still knocking around different cams. wanting big...but not too big. Looking at over .600 lift instead of the .566/.568 Comps trying to sell me.

[85burb]

WOW yes them. They hot. Man if i had that kind of money i would deff go for that. I am still thinking of the GM Hot Cam. Do you think that cam will be good for my combo?

[68GMCCustom]

yes...unless you got a custom ground for your app.

[85burb]

Oh ya happy 4th of july!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[68GMCCustom]

for sure.....happy 4th!

[68GMCCustom]

...probably one of the 1st 50 in the country. I was beginning to think I would have to buy a single plane from GMPP or the Victor Jr...then this one finally came out.

[85burb]

What size carb spacer should i get? 1 or 2 inch?

[68GMCCustom]

Hard to say...different motors work better with lots of spacer...others don't want any at all. I had run my 383 w/o one...but the fuel pressure gauge was hitting the valve cover...so I added a 1" spacer (w/open insert) to get the gauge of the vc...and the motor liked it.

[85burb]

Hmmm. I am not really sure now that i am not going to get that fancy one if i actually need one. I think i will just skip if for now. There are way too many types and sizes to choose with out having it running already. I will pick on out later if i think it needs help. Does GMPP make duel plain for regular heads or is the edelbrok the only option?

[68GMCCustom]

nope....just Edelbrock. But then...I think maybe GM makes more e.f.i. intakes.