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LuckyHenriksen · 01-19-2009, 12:25 AM

I have been looking around the LS1 forum and they are running milled 5.3 heads and making 11.5:1 CPR all day. The price to mill from the machine shop will determine if I do it or not

texanidiot25 · 01-19-2009, 12:46 AM

You forgot the window frames! lmao...

Fool, next time you do this, bring it down to TX. I know where you can get some air.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-19-2009, 12:49 AM

I would love to catch air with you in Texas while driving beaters. Thanks for the invite

texanidiot25 · 01-19-2009, 12:56 AM

big dirt areas with a steep enterance means much potential!

I could get that sucker very side ways, tokyo drift ain't got nuthin

Gray Ghost · 01-19-2009, 01:10 AM

Man you guys are havin' way to much f'n fun!!

LuckyHenriksen · 01-19-2009, 02:28 AM

Haha poor firebird. Hope it was just a junky six banger car- perfect candidate for an LSX

texanidiot25 · 01-19-2009, 04:24 PM

Poor firebird? Boy, that's living up to the smokey-and-the-bandit image!

I had some seriously good times in that car.

It was a sixer, the lowly 3.1, but it had enough power to get it sideways and burn rubber. I got one speed ticket in it, but that was cruising on the freeway at midnight and being the only real car out there... I'd get into much more trouble with a V8..

Good thing the truck will be the exact opposite, fast in a straight line but like a boat in the corners, I'll go easy on it.

Got any work done yet slacker? My disk brakes are just about done.

SCIV · 01-19-2009, 07:34 PM

Make sure you get a good quench area on the heads, and 11.1 should be fine.

I didn't see if you confirmed if it was an LQ4 or 9. LQ9 had stronger rods, but either should be fine for a 500hp build.

Your sig says you are going FI? I wouldn't recommend it with that CR. 10.1 yeah. You going to replace the pistons?

LuckyHenriksen · 01-19-2009, 09:18 PM

FI will come in the future, for now the budget only allows a stock short block and budget build. If/when turbos come into play the CPR will be reduced significantly. I got my headers today! Stainless steel beauties. I can't wait to get them in. They are for an F Body so I might have to modify them a bit. Pics come soon.... and I spent a while organizing the garage today and cleaning out trash. I cleaned the valve covers and started polishing them with the dremel. I hope they turn out all right

LuckyHenriksen · 01-19-2009, 10:09 PM

Here are the pics of the headers.

3 inch collectors baby

LuckyHenriksen · 01-19-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCIV

Make sure you get a good quench area on the heads, and 11.1 should be fine.

I didn't see if you confirmed if it was an LQ4 or 9. LQ9 had stronger rods, but either should be fine for a 500hp build.

Your sig says you are going FI? I wouldn't recommend it with that CR. 10.1 yeah. You going to replace the pistons?

How do I find out which one it is? It is out of a 2002 Denali, what more do I need to find out if it is an LQ4 or LQ9?

VA72C10 · 01-19-2009, 10:55 PM

Sweet headers...so are you still planning to do forced induction? Or did you change your mind to just go with a higher CR to make the HP you want.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 12:03 AM

Decided that forced induction was out of the budget so I am just bumping the comp to get even more power.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 12:08 AM

Here are the valve covers I have been grinding on. I am trying to get them smooth as possible and then coat them in some aluminum paint to match the intake

And now a few questions-

What is this thing on the side of the oil pan? Some sort of sensor? What do I do with it?

And I assume the two smaller outlets are supposed to go to a heater? I am not running a heater, so how can I plug the hole?

And on the valve covers, what do these two things do? Do I need them? Can I remove or plug them?

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-20-2009, 12:10 AM

Do you got to some sort professsional high school? Why is it that you get boxes of parts from Jegs, and I'm broke as a mofo?

Keep it up great build.....

67ChevyRedneck · 01-20-2009, 12:17 AM

I think it's an oil level monitor. When the oil dips below that sensor, it sets off the SES light.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 12:24 AM

Yep. Professional high school. So since I am not using EFI can I pull out the sensor and plug the hole? Or just leave it in there.

texanidiot25 · 01-20-2009, 12:32 AM

I'd imagnin epart of the PCV system

texanidiot25 · 01-20-2009, 12:33 AM

Andhow do you afford this crap?

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 12:47 AM

So can I plug it?

67ChevyRedneck · 01-20-2009, 02:08 AM

I guess you could plug it... but how are you going to be wiring the engine... will you still be using the computer?

67ChevyRedneck · 01-20-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

That hole is for the PCV.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 02:29 AM

No wiring. Going carb with MSD box

texanidiot25 · 01-20-2009, 02:34 AM

As for the heater tubes, ones an outlt and ones an inlet i assume? I dunno if you can block it, but there's no problem with just running a loop from one into the other with some short piece of hose. Doesn't seem like you can just screw in a bolt or a plug like on an old school SBC

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 02:42 AM

I was wishing I could just plug the holes, but they aren't threaded. It would look cleaner than a hose loop. I think I have to get them pressed out at a machine shop, which seems like a waste of time and money to me. I guess a loop is my answer.

01-19-2009, 12:25 AM	#376
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I have been looking around the LS1 forum and they are running milled 5.3 heads and making 11.5:1 CPR all day. The price to mill from the machine shop will determine if I do it or not __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-19-2009, 12:46 AM	#377
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build You forgot the window frames! lmao... Fool, next time you do this, bring it down to TX. I know where you can get some air.

01-19-2009, 12:49 AM	#378
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I would love to catch air with you in Texas while driving beaters. Thanks for the invite __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-19-2009, 12:56 AM	#379
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build big dirt areas with a steep enterance means much potential! I could get that sucker very side ways, tokyo drift ain't got nuthin Last edited by texanidiot25; 01-19-2009 at 12:56 AM.

01-19-2009, 01:10 AM	#380
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Senior Project Build Man you guys are havin' way to much f'n fun!! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

01-19-2009, 02:28 AM	#381
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Haha poor firebird. Hope it was just a junky six banger car- perfect candidate for an LSX __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-19-2009, 04:24 PM	#382
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build Poor firebird? Boy, that's living up to the smokey-and-the-bandit image! I had some seriously good times in that car. It was a sixer, the lowly 3.1, but it had enough power to get it sideways and burn rubber. I got one speed ticket in it, but that was cruising on the freeway at midnight and being the only real car out there... I'd get into much more trouble with a V8.. Good thing the truck will be the exact opposite, fast in a straight line but like a boat in the corners, I'll go easy on it. Got any work done yet slacker? My disk brakes are just about done. Last edited by texanidiot25; 01-19-2009 at 04:25 PM.

01-19-2009, 07:34 PM	#383
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: Senior Project Build Make sure you get a good quench area on the heads, and 11.1 should be fine. I didn't see if you confirmed if it was an LQ4 or 9. LQ9 had stronger rods, but either should be fine for a 500hp build. Your sig says you are going FI? I wouldn't recommend it with that CR. 10.1 yeah. You going to replace the pistons? __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

01-19-2009, 09:18 PM	#384
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build FI will come in the future, for now the budget only allows a stock short block and budget build. If/when turbos come into play the CPR will be reduced significantly. I got my headers today! Stainless steel beauties. I can't wait to get them in. They are for an F Body so I might have to modify them a bit. Pics come soon.... and I spent a while organizing the garage today and cleaning out trash. I cleaned the valve covers and started polishing them with the dremel. I hope they turn out all right __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-19-2009, 10:09 PM	#385
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Here are the pics of the headers. 3 inch collectors baby __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-19-2009, 10:55 PM	#387
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Senior Project Build Sweet headers...so are you still planning to do forced induction? Or did you change your mind to just go with a higher CR to make the HP you want. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-20-2009, 12:03 AM	#388
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Decided that forced induction was out of the budget so I am just bumping the comp to get even more power. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 12:08 AM	#389
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Here are the valve covers I have been grinding on. I am trying to get them smooth as possible and then coat them in some aluminum paint to match the intake And now a few questions- What is this thing on the side of the oil pan? Some sort of sensor? What do I do with it? And I assume the two smaller outlets are supposed to go to a heater? I am not running a heater, so how can I plug the hole? And on the valve covers, what do these two things do? Do I need them? Can I remove or plug them? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 12:10 AM	#390
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Senior Project Build Do you got to some sort professsional high school? Why is it that you get boxes of parts from Jegs, and I'm broke as a mofo? Keep it up great build..... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-20-2009, 12:17 AM	#391
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Senior Project Build I think it's an oil level monitor. When the oil dips below that sensor, it sets off the SES light. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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01-20-2009, 12:24 AM	#392
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Yep. Professional high school. So since I am not using EFI can I pull out the sensor and plug the hole? Or just leave it in there. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 12:32 AM	#393
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build I'd imagnin epart of the PCV system

01-20-2009, 12:33 AM	#394
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build Andhow do you afford this crap?

01-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#395
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build So can I plug it? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 02:08 AM	#396
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Senior Project Build I guess you could plug it... but how are you going to be wiring the engine... will you still be using the computer? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-20-2009, 02:29 AM	#398
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build No wiring. Going carb with MSD box __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 02:34 AM	#399
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build As for the heater tubes, ones an outlt and ones an inlet i assume? I dunno if you can block it, but there's no problem with just running a loop from one into the other with some short piece of hose. Doesn't seem like you can just screw in a bolt or a plug like on an old school SBC

01-20-2009, 02:42 AM	#400
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I was wishing I could just plug the holes, but they aren't threaded. It would look cleaner than a hose loop. I think I have to get them pressed out at a machine shop, which seems like a waste of time and money to me. I guess a loop is my answer. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here Last edited by LuckyHenriksen; 01-20-2009 at 02:49 AM.

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