Cascade Crew

Schultzy89GTA

Many thanks to Paul and Brandon for spending their weekend with me and assembling the new engine. Basically the same combo as before with a few changes.

New GM 4 bolt main block, zero decked, standard bore
SRP forged flat top pistons
Eagle forged H beam 6" rods
New intake and exhaust valve for #6 cylinder on AFR head

Unfortunately had to purchase a new cam since the other one did get smacked pretty good. Went with the same voodoo hydraulic roller.

Brandon spotted that the valve seat on #6 exhaust had been smacked a bit worse that we had originally thought. Fortunately Paul had access to his shop and Brandon was able to re-cut the angles. We also spotted some interference with the pushrods and the rev kit. Probably not a performance issue but hoping that correcting this will quiet the valve train down a bit.

There were various other discoveries and problems to work around as is the norm for these projects. We ended up with the engine assembled and lakewood scattershield dialed in but stopped short of installing in the car due to time and tired peoples.

Paul and I are planning to install tomorrow night. With a little more work and a splash of good luck I should be sledding again this weekend.

Pics....

Hardcore!

So damn good he can do this with his eyes closed.

Thanks again guys.

-Schultzy

iansane · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

That is AWESOME. Very Happy

And nice reflection in the C-pillar.

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject:

SWEET! If you want an extra set of hands... or someone to drink beer, let me know, I can head over there tomorrow.

--john

iansane · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

I was going to comment on the lack of beer in the pictures but I guess when working with the specifics involved with putting an engine together, that might be a bad idea. hehe.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

Ha! Plenty of beer was consumed on the premises and at Gustav's (german restaurant). If you look at the 'curby' recycling bin in the first two pics you will see empty, then beers. If you looked now it would be pretty dang full Wink

Paul is heading over after work John. I am off tomorrow so if you want to hang out and/or help come on over in the evening. Plenty of beer in fridge.

-Schultzy

Jenn · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject:

very nice! Thumbs up

Congrats on the progress... pretty exciting!

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject:

sweet cant wait to see that on the road !!!!

Magman · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:39 am Post subject:

Looking good Schultzy!!

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:38 am Post subject:

Glad to hear she is almost on the road again! You should play some good ole willy nelson on the radio when you get it up and going again Very Happy

~JAKE

Jason_Culbertson · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:06 am Post subject:

lots of clutch drops/ending ricers lifes. Laughing

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Good deal Mike, I'll bet you've been missing the sled quite a bit.

BTW, after the whole vise handle incident, I'm surprised by your lack of judgement with that hammer!!
Laughing

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

glad to see she's coming together Mike...

hopefully she'll be able to stand up to the powa!

Nice..er... mallet. Laughing

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:20 pm Post subject:

hehe ya, some people never learn Embarassed

Well, engine is in the car. Thank you Paul and John for coming over tonight. Appreciated the help and enjoyed the food/drink/conversation.

I plan on buttoning things up Friday. Wish me a smooth start up.

-Schultzy

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject:

good luck on start up !!!! better take a vid so we can see the beast roar to life !! Cheers

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:53 pm Post subject:

Don't forget to prime it!

And I enjoyed the company too!

Dewey316 · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:34 am Post subject:

I had fun to. I miss just wrenching and hanging out with crewbies on the weekends. It was nice to drink a couple of beers, and hang out.