Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Picked up a 454 big block last august courtesy of Patterson. Had a wiped cam and I knew it was in need of a full rebuild. Here it is the day I picked it up. Within 2 days I had it in class and fully torn down. Balancer was on tight enough that I broke 2 pullers before getting it off. When I received it, it had a 10qt oil pan on it as well. Along with full ARP hardware for the timing chain cover and oil pan. Inside was a Scat 9000 series crank, Scat forged pro-comp i-beams, and KB hypers. Pistons and rods finally out. The cam and lifters were wiped as well. They took out all the bearings. And down to a bare block. Which is how it stayed up until last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Brought it back and was finally able to get out what plugs were still left in it. For cleaning I had two options. I could either shot peen or bake the block. I choose to bake the block. Baking takes the block to 500 degrees for about 40 minutes Before After Turns most of the dirt/carbon/paint to ash. Finally clean after a run through the jet washer. Wet-magged it today as well and everything looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Moar!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 what kinda power will it put out and whats it goin in? might as well bump it out to a 496 since ur in there. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 what kinda power will it put out and whats it goin in? might as well bump it out to a 496 since ur in there. :gabe: Picking up a stroker kit tomorrow. Will be a 489 when I'm done. No clues on power on the power level....it'll make 600 somewhere on the dyno graph with pump gas. With the 10.5:1 compression it'll be running, it leaves room for a blower and e85 down the road :masturboy:. It will be going in my dads 68 C10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Sounds like a fun project. Is your primary goal with this engine to focus on building torque or horsepower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Sounds like a fun project. Is your primary goal with this engine to focus on building torque or horsepower? HP is the primary goal with this build. The current 454 in our 68 makes 540tq and it's already way more than enough for a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 never enuf power for a truck. my goal is a top fuel funny truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 You know what I remember most about that motor? It was freaking heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Got some work done with what little shop time I had today. Installed main studs and checked to see if I had to align hone. Spec is 2.937-2.938 and I'm right at 2.9375 so I won't have to be doing any align honing. I chose 1/2in. ARP studs with provisions for a windage tray. Studs installed and waiting for the caps. TQed to spec with the caps installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Pickup Trucks LOL. Nice build BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Got a decent bit of machining done on the block today. I square decked it. One deck was at 9.798" and the other was at 9.796", essentially the stock 9.8" deck height. Zero deck for new set up is 9.780. I ended up right at 9.7785 on both decks after machining. and I'm okay with that, as I'm already a little low compared to the compression I'd like to have. Squaring fixture set up in the block. Theres a 90degree plate on the other side that we level off of to assure a square deck. It then got setup in the machine and decked. After all is said and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 so i've never understood the attraction to big blocks. Other than the added weight what can they do compared to a small block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 so i've never understood the attraction to big blocks. Other than the added weight what can they do compared to a small block? Displacement and TQ. With aluminum heads and intake it won't weigh much more than a all iron SBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Displacement and TQ. With aluminum heads and intake it won't weigh much more than a all iron SBC. More torque coming from a longer stroke and aggressive cam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 More torque coming from a longer stroke and aggressive cam? Longer stroke definitely helps with the torque. The more cubes allow you to get away with a more aggressive camshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 This might be a deeper and less related question, but if BB's get your more displacement and tq whats the attraction to a v10 or v12? wouldnt the v10-v12s have more heat and thus less power per cubic inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 This might be a deeper and less related question, but if BB's get your more displacement and tq whats the attraction to a v10 or v12? wouldnt the v10-v12s have more heat and thus less power per cubic inch? That's not something I'm able to answer as I've not put a lot time in researching V10-12s. Guess its time to start studying up on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 That's not something I'm able to answer as I've not put a lot time in researching V10-12s. Guess its time to start studying up on them. For sure. By no means did i mean to ask you specifically, just throwing it out there. One of those things ive never understood but havent made it a point to research. thanks for the info on the BBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice build, who is your teacher up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice build, who is your teacher up there? I have Mr. Higgins for customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Took the pistons out today. All measure right at 4.2776". Meaning I wanted a final bore of 4.282. I chose to make it a a little on the loose side as I plan on spraying some nitrous with this build. Forged SRP Pistons. 18cc dome will create a 10.2:1 CR with my 119cc heads. Uses 1/16, 1/16, 3/16 Rings. Instead of the traditional bore and hone. We decided to hone it over. We have diamond stones in our hones and create less/zero taper as compared to a true bore/hone, as the hone is almost fully computer controlled. Edited July 26, 2012 by Nickey427 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Got to finish taking all my cylinders over today. After finishing, I went ahead and plateau honed each cylinder. This knocks down the peaks that even diamond honing leaves behind, thus aiding in ring sealing even more. All finished with machining! Also took some time to grind of casting flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Your engine build is looking good and keep the photos coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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