Olds ticket to 9s... LS swap adventure.

[fleming442]

The white shirt gonna fly up there, soon. You got 8 months to build an LS.

 

[Northernregal]

The white shirt gonna fly up there, soon. You got 8 months to build an LS.

I head overseas soon for work. Won't be home before January. Time crunch is real. I can't have the engine down for a month or else its gone until I get back.

 

[64nailhead]

Problem is It'll snowball into a lot of money. You are both right, it should be done, but it will end up costing a fortune and ruining my time line. For what I need right now this will be perfect.

The next motor is going to be the work of art.

I'm with you on that brother.

I've been told that I'll have a tough time turning from the junkyard stuff once I started - and the guy that told me that was correct. It's easy to not be concerned about a long block when you have a $1k or less in it. But you are spot on that once you start dumping money into an engine that you have to show it some love. And love means money - at least in my life lol.

I believe from your posts that the bent rod in the 6.0 was disappointing, you mentioned it was the tune (self induced), but remember that you could experience the same result with a bad coil, injector, head bolt/stud, lifter, etc. As you referenced, the money starts flying with love (money) in a build - a set 1A coils ($650), lifters ($550-800), timing chain, injectors (don't get me started on them), etc.... Where and when to stop. So you've dropped your $3-5K in your short block or long block to make 1000-1500hp and then you start scattering rears, converters, driveshafts and up goes the ante (more love) hehe.

Holy snowball in October - I'll shut up for a piece :/

 

[Northernregal]

I'm with you on that brother.

I've been told that I'll have a tough time turning from the junkyard stuff once I started - and the guy that told me that was correct. It's easy to not be concerned about a long block when you have a $1k or less in it. But you are spot on that once you start dumping money into an engine that you have to show it some love. And love means money - at least in my life lol.

I believe from your posts that the bent rod in the 6.0 was disappointing, you mentioned it was the tune (self induced), but remember that you could experience the same result with a bad coil, injector, head bolt/stud, lifter, etc. As you referenced, the money starts flying with love (money) in a build - a set 1A coils ($650), lifters ($550-800), timing chain, injectors (don't get me started on them), etc.... Where and when to stop. So you've dropped your $3-5K in your short block or long block to make 1000-1500hp and then you start scattering rears, converters, driveshafts and up goes the ante (more love) hehe.

Holy snowball in October - I'll shut up for a piece :/

Prepare to be disappointed. Lol

After some more investigative measuring and setting up a proper stand I reweighed all the Gen 4 stuff and the new forged rods.

Then I found this.

Bobweight Calculator - Performance Engine Tech

This form is a convenient way to calculate the bobweight used to balance your V-8 crankshaft. Simply input the weights of the components listed in the form, and the bobweight total calculates as you go. Hit the “submit” button to have a copy of the form sent to your e-mail inbox. Each input box...

www.performanceenginetech.com

Its not so much the total weight, its where it is in the grand scheme of things. I played around with the numbers a bit and I'm 18g out on Bob weights. Mostly due to the big end of the rods it turns out. They are quite a bit heavier than stock.

So the rotating assembly is at the machine shop. It will return within 1/2g and ready for 8k rpm.

No snow yet, but usually we get the first hit by Halloween. When the women here dress slutty for Halloween they MEAN IT! 🤣

 

[Northernregal]

Got the last big load of goodies in today.

All kinds of good stuff.

Time to get rid of the 4.33 that the Cutlass came with. 3.50 will take me where I want to go. Hopefully Motive Gear makes decent stuff, it had good reviews.

I settled for a Trick Flow dampner, its SFI rated and is a 25% underdrive.

It had a little battle damage from the journey to Canuckistan.

First order of business was a custom finish...

Much better! So it's pretty much custom.

I got most of the garage cleaned up from 2 motors being ripped down, looked more like they exploded. Everything except the engine and rotating assembly is here. No more slacking, time to cage, assemble and get this girl ready to rocket.

 

[Tony1968]

Engine building 101
Take your time.... but hurry up
😆

 

[motorheadmike]

I'm with you on that brother.

I've been told that I'll have a tough time turning from the junkyard stuff once I started - and the guy that told me that was correct. It's easy to not be concerned about a long block when you have a $1k or less in it. But you are spot on that once you start dumping money into an engine that you have to show it some love. And love means money - at least in my life lol.

I believe from your posts that the bent rod in the 6.0 was disappointing, you mentioned it was the tune (self induced), but remember that you could experience the same result with a bad coil, injector, head bolt/stud, lifter, etc. As you referenced, the money starts flying with love (money) in a build - a set 1A coils ($650), lifters ($550-800), timing chain, injectors (don't get me started on them), etc.... Where and when to stop. So you've dropped your $3-5K in your short block or long block to make 1000-1500hp and then you start scattering rears, converters, driveshafts and up goes the ante (more love) hehe.

Holy snowball in October - I'll shut up for a piece :/

This exact scenario happened when I was building the wagon... project scope creep. Truth is a basic cam and an LSA supercharger would have netted a better result.

The appeal of a 700hp JY engine is undeniable. The appeal of a 1000hp reliable combo is equally undeniable - but, much more expensive.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Underdrive pulleys, after running them, I just don't see the appeal. Let's gain 2 hp for less cooling and charging. It is a nice pulley but so was mine, I used mine as a jack extension.

 

[Northernregal]

Underdrive pulleys, after running them, I just don't see the appeal. Let's gain 2 hp for less cooling and charging. It is a nice pulley but so was mine, I used mine as a jack extension.

Remember, LS motors don't make torque, so I have to spin it to 7500. Completely unnecessary on an olds motor that can only spin to 4500. 🤣

Engine building 101
Take your time.... but hurry up
😆

Lol, exactly!

This exact scenario happened when I was building the wagon... project scope creep. Truth is a basic cam and an LSA supercharger would have netted a better result.

The appeal of a 700hp JY engine is undeniable. The appeal of a 1000hp reliable combo is equally undeniable - but, much more expensive.

While I'm at it, I should..... (insert upgrade here). Just to be sure.

 

[fleming442]

Remember, LS motors don't make torque, so I have to spin it to 7500. Completely unnecessary on an olds motor that can only spin to 4500. 🤣

Mine goes to 6,000....