Hey guys..
First time poster and finally have time to start looking for a G body to build and enjoy.
Build:
Mid to Late 80's Monte Carlo SS ( still searching )
Engine: 454 GEN V
I have a core that I can build ( low compression on 2 cylinders ) yet I can't make up my mind which route I want to go yet ( high compression lumpy cam VS Turbo ). I do know that its a 4 bolt main, and already has a TCI flex plate. I will be tearing down this engine in the next few days and will start to order some basics :
- Frost Plugs
- Cam and Crank Bearings ( Clevite TriMetal )
- Scat Forged Crank ( Stock )
- Scat Forged Rods ( Stock )
- Aluminum Heads (which will get a good CNC porting once I get them)
- Oversize and Undercut Valves
- Good set of Valve Springs
- Hydraulic Roller Cam
- Billet Distributor ( Cam Positioning duty with proper shutter and billet cover )
- Billet Roller Rockers
- Hardened Push Rods
- Electric Water Pump
And Last but not least....
My own custom intake as I'm not finding what I want on the market for this motor
Intake will be a 3 piece lower unit with ITB's merging into a common plenum. I will be using my own design on the lower using but using a few off the shelf components to make life easier...
ITB's will be SpeedMaster 50mm IDA style Throttle Bodies
Plenum will be Holley's Hi-Ram Intake Top with the mating Holley Flange.
The neck of the plenum will be slightly modified and it will be machined and tapered to match to an 5" V-band for ease of servicing and future wrenching.
Transmission: 700R4
I had this transmission collecting dust for a while now. I fully rebuilt this last summer with an Alto Red Eagle clutch kit with the 3-4 Power Pack as well as the Power Band. While in there I also added a few TransGO updates ( 700-2&3, 700LU, 700-2P, 700PKH, 700CS and 7-472)
All I need to do is add a beefed up stall converter and I'm golden!
The only thing I'm dreading is the body work...the rest is easy!
EFI harnesses I will fabricate my own as I have the proper terminal crimper as well as the proper pin tool kit... I've done this before and its more time consuming than difficult. The EFI unit I had in mind was the MegaSquirt V3 as I already have experience with the unit and its fairly simple.
First time poster and finally have time to start looking for a G body to build and enjoy.
Build:
Mid to Late 80's Monte Carlo SS ( still searching )
Engine: 454 GEN V
I have a core that I can build ( low compression on 2 cylinders ) yet I can't make up my mind which route I want to go yet ( high compression lumpy cam VS Turbo ). I do know that its a 4 bolt main, and already has a TCI flex plate. I will be tearing down this engine in the next few days and will start to order some basics :
- Frost Plugs
- Cam and Crank Bearings ( Clevite TriMetal )
- Scat Forged Crank ( Stock )
- Scat Forged Rods ( Stock )
- Aluminum Heads (which will get a good CNC porting once I get them)
- Oversize and Undercut Valves
- Good set of Valve Springs
- Hydraulic Roller Cam
- Billet Distributor ( Cam Positioning duty with proper shutter and billet cover )
- Billet Roller Rockers
- Hardened Push Rods
- Electric Water Pump
And Last but not least....
My own custom intake as I'm not finding what I want on the market for this motor
Intake will be a 3 piece lower unit with ITB's merging into a common plenum. I will be using my own design on the lower using but using a few off the shelf components to make life easier...
ITB's will be SpeedMaster 50mm IDA style Throttle Bodies
Plenum will be Holley's Hi-Ram Intake Top with the mating Holley Flange.
The neck of the plenum will be slightly modified and it will be machined and tapered to match to an 5" V-band for ease of servicing and future wrenching.
Transmission: 700R4
I had this transmission collecting dust for a while now. I fully rebuilt this last summer with an Alto Red Eagle clutch kit with the 3-4 Power Pack as well as the Power Band. While in there I also added a few TransGO updates ( 700-2&3, 700LU, 700-2P, 700PKH, 700CS and 7-472)
All I need to do is add a beefed up stall converter and I'm golden!
The only thing I'm dreading is the body work...the rest is easy!
EFI harnesses I will fabricate my own as I have the proper terminal crimper as well as the proper pin tool kit... I've done this before and its more time consuming than difficult. The EFI unit I had in mind was the MegaSquirt V3 as I already have experience with the unit and its fairly simple.
