Hello, I'm hopefully going to be wrapping up my engine here soon but, I have a few questions on a couple things and seeing if I missed anything on the build
Specs on the build:
-Stock iron block .030 over
-Mmr 2500r -6cc notched pistons & total seal ss rings(should be around 10:1)
-Manley billet I beams
-Tvs 2.3 (I have a 2.6 and 3.0 but have some questions)
-lfp throttle body
-Stock crank
-stock water pump
-Mmr hurricane oil pump
-Stock heads unported
-Bullet custom cams
-Pac 1223 springs and retainers (not purchased)
-Stainless steel valves,new keepers & valve seals
-Mmr billet primary & secondary tensioner
-Mmr billet guides
-Mmr billet crank gear
-kooks long tubes 1 7/8 slip fit
-innovators west harmonic balancer (had some questions)
-vmp 3500 maf w/ 100mm tube(not purchased)
-American racing solutions tensioner
-e85
-lethal 1400 return kit
-id 1000's
-spec mach 1 p-trim 26 spline
-killer chiller (not purchased yet)
Sorry if some of these have been answered but these are some questions I couldn't find to much on over the past couple months
1.what do you use to seal the fittings on the fuel system? I know regular teflon won't work.
2.i can only find adjustable primary cam gears to degree the cams the cloyes secondary seem to be discontinued. Anyone that has used bullet cams how close are the cams to the spec card? Considering just dropping them in but would prefer to degree them but i can't find adjustable secondary gears.
3. Best way to seal slip fit headers. Would kopr kote work?
4. I can't decide whether to get the iw balancer with the metco ring adapter or the stock caged lower. I would prefer to keep the cage but I'm worried about belt slip the the 2.6 pulley. But I'm also worried about the crank with the uncaged lower and the tensioner. Not sure which way to go here looking for some advice.
5.With this work to fill the coolant system so I can run it on the dyno to seal the rings? I've heard ss rings have a really short period to seal so I don't want to start it. And any particular coolant that works best?
6. Do I need an adjustable pivot ball with the clutch? I have an aftermarket quadrant and firewall adjuster.
7. Should I go for stock oil clearances with the aftermarket oil pump? I already purchased standard size bearings but I will buy new ones if needed. It's a dd just not sure if the oil pump will put out too much oil pressure.
8. Oil catch can or vent I can't decide on which one to go with. Will the crankcase pressure be too much for the seals or will I be okay with just catch cans? Again it's a dd just worried about reliability. And any brand reccomendations on either of the two?
9. I plan on doing a diy hot tank for the heads with a metal trash can over a burner with 50:50 water and degreaser mix. But I'm seeing mixed responses on aluminium safe cleaners any reccomendations with personal experiences? Plan on leaving them in there for a couple hours atleast.
10. I accidentally broke the connector from the trans to engine harness when pulling the engine. Any idea where to get a new trans harness or a splice in connector?
10. Anything that I missed on the build?
I think that is it. Again sorry for all the questions and I just want to say thanks for the help this community has been more helpful than any other forum I've been apart of by far.
Sorry one more question.
11.The throw out bearing and pilot bearing the comes with the spec clutch how good are they?
I already purchased a mcleod throw out bearing and was planning on using that just not sure on the pilot bearing.
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Specs on the build:
-Stock iron block .030 over
-Mmr 2500r -6cc notched pistons & total seal ss rings(should be around 10:1)
-Manley billet I beams
-Tvs 2.3 (I have a 2.6 and 3.0 but have some questions)
-lfp throttle body
-Stock crank
-stock water pump
-Mmr hurricane oil pump
-Stock heads unported
-Bullet custom cams
-Pac 1223 springs and retainers (not purchased)
-Stainless steel valves,new keepers & valve seals
-Mmr billet primary & secondary tensioner
-Mmr billet guides
-Mmr billet crank gear
-kooks long tubes 1 7/8 slip fit
-innovators west harmonic balancer (had some questions)
-vmp 3500 maf w/ 100mm tube(not purchased)
-American racing solutions tensioner
-e85
-lethal 1400 return kit
-id 1000's
-spec mach 1 p-trim 26 spline
-killer chiller (not purchased yet)
Sorry if some of these have been answered but these are some questions I couldn't find to much on over the past couple months
1.what do you use to seal the fittings on the fuel system? I know regular teflon won't work.
2.i can only find adjustable primary cam gears to degree the cams the cloyes secondary seem to be discontinued. Anyone that has used bullet cams how close are the cams to the spec card? Considering just dropping them in but would prefer to degree them but i can't find adjustable secondary gears.
3. Best way to seal slip fit headers. Would kopr kote work?
4. I can't decide whether to get the iw balancer with the metco ring adapter or the stock caged lower. I would prefer to keep the cage but I'm worried about belt slip the the 2.6 pulley. But I'm also worried about the crank with the uncaged lower and the tensioner. Not sure which way to go here looking for some advice.
5.With this work to fill the coolant system so I can run it on the dyno to seal the rings? I've heard ss rings have a really short period to seal so I don't want to start it. And any particular coolant that works best?
6. Do I need an adjustable pivot ball with the clutch? I have an aftermarket quadrant and firewall adjuster.
7. Should I go for stock oil clearances with the aftermarket oil pump? I already purchased standard size bearings but I will buy new ones if needed. It's a dd just not sure if the oil pump will put out too much oil pressure.
8. Oil catch can or vent I can't decide on which one to go with. Will the crankcase pressure be too much for the seals or will I be okay with just catch cans? Again it's a dd just worried about reliability. And any brand reccomendations on either of the two?
9. I plan on doing a diy hot tank for the heads with a metal trash can over a burner with 50:50 water and degreaser mix. But I'm seeing mixed responses on aluminium safe cleaners any reccomendations with personal experiences? Plan on leaving them in there for a couple hours atleast.
10. I accidentally broke the connector from the trans to engine harness when pulling the engine. Any idea where to get a new trans harness or a splice in connector?
10. Anything that I missed on the build?
I think that is it. Again sorry for all the questions and I just want to say thanks for the help this community has been more helpful than any other forum I've been apart of by far.
Sorry one more question.
11.The throw out bearing and pilot bearing the comes with the spec clutch how good are they?
I already purchased a mcleod throw out bearing and was planning on using that just not sure on the pilot bearing.
Sent from my SM-G965U using the svtperformance.com mobile app
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