Engine builders, inside PLEEZ!

~The Jester~ · 06-10-2005, 04:13 PM

OK, got my new 1.7 rockers today (which is what the cam manuacturer ground the cam for) mock everything up, used head gaskets, checker springs, dial indicator on the retainer. I don't trust the "clay" method.

Anyways, got OOODLES on the exhaust, no issues there. Only have .085" at ZERO lash on the intake. Mech. roller cam.

Run it? (My vote is here) Retard the cam? Go with 1.6 rockers? Cutting the pistons is NOT an option, have to be at FFW Norwalk, in 3 weeks.

HELP! Whatch think?

83GTMUSTANG · 06-10-2005, 11:16 PM

Only Suggestion Is To Get The Cam Re Grounded Down A Little More Cheapest Thing Besides Getting The Pistons Notched Or Going To 1.6's ...........and Whats Your Cam Lobe Lift With No Rockers........

andy669 · 06-11-2005, 07:50 AM

I say run it.

Andy

~The Jester~ · 06-11-2005, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy669

I say run it.

Andy

Giddy up!

Lobe lift is .38067 intake and .36598 exhaust

Goin out to the garage right now, and putting the heads and intake on.

91whiteghost · 06-11-2005, 02:23 PM

if you are running an automatic I say run it. If a stick make sure you run a revlimter. If you can stand to lose a little compression try a thicker head gasket. good luck

HotRoddin · 06-11-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

Run it? (My vote is here) Retard the cam? Go with 1.6 rockers? Cutting the pistons is NOT an option, have to be at FFW Norwalk, in 3 weeks.
HELP! Whatch think?

Long as you aren't running aluminum rods, i say go for it

Rod

~The Jester~ · 06-11-2005, 09:52 PM

Forged steel rods, and a killer Tremec stick. Have the rev limiter set at 8,000 right now.

She's either gonna RIP, or R.I.P. ! hehehehe

06-10-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Engine builders, inside PLEEZ! OK, got my new 1.7 rockers today (which is what the cam manuacturer ground the cam for) mock everything up, used head gaskets, checker springs, dial indicator on the retainer. I don't trust the "clay" method. Anyways, got OOODLES on the exhaust, no issues there. Only have .085" at ZERO lash on the intake. Mech. roller cam. Run it? (My vote is here) Retard the cam? Go with 1.6 rockers? Cutting the pistons is NOT an option, have to be at FFW Norwalk, in 3 weeks. HELP! Whatch think? __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

06-10-2005, 11:16 PM	#2
83GTMUSTANG N-V-ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTHFIELD,MICHIGAN Posts: 155	Re: Engine builders, inside PLEEZ! Only Suggestion Is To Get The Cam Re Grounded Down A Little More Cheapest Thing Besides Getting The Pistons Notched Or Going To 1.6's ...........and Whats Your Cam Lobe Lift With No Rockers........ __________________ 88' LX MUSTANG: LINCOLN ROTORS , AIR SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, ROLL CAGE, 92' BLOCK, MSD 6AL, ACCEL 8.8 WIRES, ACCEL COIL, EDELBROCK F4B INTAKE (PORTED),2 IN. 4 HOLE SPACERS, HOLLEY 600 CARB.,HOLLEY BLUE FUEL PUMP AN REGULATOR, E 303 (.498 IN. 220 DUR.) CAM, (.535 IN. OF LIFT W/ 1.72 SCORPIN ROLLER ROCKERS), PORTED E7'S, FLOWTECH 1 5/8 LONG TUBE HEADERS, 2 1/2 IN. H PIPE, 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS WITH 3 IN.DUMPS, T-5, 3.73 GEARS, 5 LUG AEROSTAR AXELS, 245-45-17 96' COBRA WHEELS

06-11-2005, 07:50 AM	#3
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: Engine builders, inside PLEEZ! I say run it. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

06-11-2005, 02:23 PM	#5
91whiteghost Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8	Re: Engine builders, inside PLEEZ! if you are running an automatic I say run it. If a stick make sure you run a revlimter. If you can stand to lose a little compression try a thicker head gasket. good luck

06-11-2005, 09:52 PM	#7
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Engine builders, inside PLEEZ! Forged steel rods, and a killer Tremec stick. Have the rev limiter set at 8,000 right now. She's either gonna RIP, or R.I.P. ! hehehehe __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

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