1964 C20 Turbo LQ4 Build

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Bear with my on this. it might get messy. I spent far too many hours comparing rock auto, advanced, amazon, gm direct, jegs, etc etc for pricing.


This is the better running list I have on my home computer. 0 means I just have not gotten it yet.

Injectors 0
lifters -100 http://www.briantooleyracing.com/del...x12499225.html
push/guides/springs/ etc (BTR) http://www.briantooleyracing.com/bundle-cam-kit.html-680
head gaskethttp://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Perf...22033/10002/-1 -100
Turbo http://www.liljohnsmotorsports.com/b...rner-s475.html -700
Trunion upgrade https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -140
oil pump https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1-150
gaskets, knock, misc advanced online w/ store pickup -300
fuel pump 0
BOV 0
Wastegate 0
Timing chain and gears (from a friend GM direct) -130
manifolds (trade) 0
intercooler 0
plumbing 0
head work/spring install (local shop) -340
crossmember misc 0
engine mounts 0
in bed tank 0
Engine stand (harbor freight) -48
driveshaft 0
Transmission shift kit
Head bolts, crank, and tensioner -230 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFS-K30675600
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-134-3609
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ARP-234-2503

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slow weekend, house duties, making wife happy, and making sure im doing stuff right really slows the pace.

Trying to prep the block for starting install. lot more buildup than I initially thought. I am thinking just running it anyway. Tried blowing everything out the best I could. Read I need some $200 alignment tool for the main seals, cool. some guys get away with it. not sure if I will.

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Engine Assembly day. Started finally using all the parts I have been staring at. Got the cam in, damper installed after the bolt fiasco, timing gears, oil pump shimmed (BLUE spring), and lifters in.

The retainer plate went to a C'SINK version which I guess I didn't look into enough which required special bolts only from GM. drove an hour round trip to dealer that had them for $4 each. bought $ but ended up using one. Stupid Me.

Rest went on pretty smooth

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Few things since last time. Got the heads on, waiting for correct stock push rods to get valves done. covers are located using alignit tool, pan and oil pickup tube are in and a few goodies.


I had to clean out the head bolts with a slit old head bolt. also used air nozzle with straw and a shop vac with a straw to make sure they were dry.

I ordered the pickup clamp but mine didnt fit and a decent amount of grinding was needed on all parts involved.

The alignit tool worked well but then I tightened oil pan bolts first and it jammed the pieces on. took a minute to get them off. we shall see if it is ok.

Twin 38 WG and tial q 50 bov. lots of welding in my future.