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Running Current Parts List / Engine Details

Submitted by shredjesse on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 13:20

The following is a running known customizations list to help me remember things, along with links to relevant information. Also this should prevent people other than myself getting this engine and not having a clue what has been done and when.

  • Interior / General
    • Brand new windshield, June 2017
  • Ignition
    • MSD Pro Billet 8572 distributor.
      • Initial Timing: (Need to get)
      • Total Timing: 34 degrees
      • Springs: (Need to get)
      • Stops: Black (largest)
      • Vacuum Advance: Disconnected at this time.
      • Distributor gear: Melonized steel.
    • MSD 6AL-6420 ignition.
      • 6000 RPM rev limit
  • Carb
    • Quick Fuel 735 CFM Super Street, Vaccuum Secondaries
      • Stock jets, stock power valve, stock all around. Float levels set to middle, accelerator pump set to .015 clearance at full throttle.
      • 37 primary nozzle (31 stock)
      • Vacuum secondary screw 3/4 turn out from bottomed out, pulls clean!
  • Chasis
    • Bilstein Sport shocks installed front and back August 2017
    • Front
      • SPC Pro Series upper Control arms 94360 Fully adjustable.
      • Replaced all ball joints, steering idler arm, tie rods and clamps, rag joint, bushings on lower control arms, and springs. (2016)
      • Passenger side lower control arm was damaged prior to ownership. Replaced with remanufactured OEM from Vantseel.
      • Front hubs and spindles are now from a 69+ corvette setup. This means different bearing sizes (larger). Double check spindle diameter if you play with this at all to be certain.
    • REAR
      • OEM Differential code is 1 AO 11 9 67 W - IE: 3.70 Positraction
      • VanSteel double offset trailing arms.
      • Rear spring, 315lbs, shortened 1" per side for double offset trailing arms.
      • All new wheel bearings properly spaced in 2017 by Carls Alignment and Brake.
      • New spindle and carrier rear passenger side.
  • Tires / Wheels
    • Front wheels are 15x8" OEM Rally wheels to the best of my knowledge.
    • Rear wheels are aftermarket 15x8" rally wheels, with 4.5" backspacing.
    • Tires are Cooper Cobra Radial GT's
      • 245/60/15 front tires. (Purchased August 2016, were rear tires then moved up front)
      • 275/60/15 rear tires. (Purchased June 2017)
  • Brakes
    • All new flexible brake lines, master cylinder, rotors and calipers all the way around. (2015).
    • Emergency/Parking brake rebuilt with vansteel kit. Uses braided stainless steel brake lines (pulley lines). Not adjusted very tight but works enough, ish.
    • SSBC Master Cylinders 0476-1 - Polished Aluminum 1" bore
  • Cooling Systems
    • Dewitts c3 corvette direct fit small block chevy replacement aluminum radiator.
    • Custom replacement overflow tank.
    • Puke tank behind front passenger side wheel well.
  • 383 Stroker Engine Build
    • Specifications from Tom's performance
    • Intake Manifold - Edelbrock TM-1 (From original engine)
    • Exhaust -- Full Ceramic coated Hooker headers and sidepipes (New Jan 2016, installed mid 2016).
    • Engine oil: (TBD after engine break in) Amsoil VROD 10W30
    • Oil filter adapter: NON BYPASS! All oil goes through the filter. Be very certain to let the car warm all the way up for a bit before really jumping on it!
    • Oil Filter: WIX 51794 Heavy Duty. Oversized for additional oil capacity. Engine generally holds six quarts now.
  • Other Engine Bay Components