'83 Regal LTD build *9/17 update*

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• Jan 22, 2011

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Well I am finally starting my engine build for my Regal. I will be building this 3970010 4-bolt main truck engine to replace the stock 3970010 4-bolt main truck engine that is in my Regal right now. I have a brand new SUMMIT (SCAT) crankshaft, with reconditioned rods and SpeedPro Hyper DurOshield .030" over pistons and moly rings for the rotating assembly.

 

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• Jan 22, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

The shortblock assembly will take place tomorrow afternoon, I am so excited 8)

 

79loserbluebu

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May 9, 2009

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• Jan 22, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

What's the specs on the heads?

 

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

The heads are drilled and tapped for 3/8" screw-in ARP studs, .550" lift springs, bronze guides, 2.02"/1.60" stainless valves and hardened exhaust seat and surfaced. Also a very nice pocket port job done. All the head work was done by Scott's Porting Service here in Mooresville (208)659-5936
I didn't have them flowed, so I don't know the exact flow numbers.

 

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ElCamMan515

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

Good Luck With Your Build! Keep Us Posted!

 

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82Calais

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

What are you looking to make for power?

 

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

Well we put the rotating assembly together last night. All the main and rod bearings plastigaged out within specs, so thats a good start 8) It all seems to rotate well

 

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• Jan 24, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

As long as I make more than 300 to the rear, I am happy

 

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• Jan 29, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

Well I came home from work today and started off by painting my valve covers, timing chain cover and engine block.

 

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• Jan 29, 2011

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Re: Starting my signature build

Then I installed the timing chain followed by the heads.

A little peek at my ported Edelbrock Torker