New build
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New 455 build w/Edelbrock Heads
New build complete.
455 .030 over
Probe pistons
Eagle rods
Edelbrock heads
Lunati cam 241/249 .539/.555
Harland Sharp rockers
455 .030 over
Probe pistons
Eagle rods
Edelbrock heads
Lunati cam 241/249 .539/.555
Harland Sharp rockers
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Thanks Drew. I have so much to do and the LT1 will probably be first since I have more parts for it. I got a balanced rotating assembly for $600 from Eagle for it, crazy low price. You might want to have the balance checked. They've been known to be off.
Need to send my two 455 blocks in and have them checked out, may build two. One using my original set up with new cam and heads I got and put another together using the Probe pistons, Eagle rods and a Hyd roller cam for future use. May just put the Olds off until I can get the roller cam and different fuel/intake setup instead of the Tunnel Ram. Only time will tell, guess you can say this was poorly planned.
Need to send my two 455 blocks in and have them checked out, may build two. One using my original set up with new cam and heads I got and put another together using the Probe pistons, Eagle rods and a Hyd roller cam for future use. May just put the Olds off until I can get the roller cam and different fuel/intake setup instead of the Tunnel Ram. Only time will tell, guess you can say this was poorly planned.
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From: Ft Myers Florida
I have a plan now.
Going to put the short block I was using before back together. I had the valve guide issue and flat cam lobe. I had taken my "E" iron heads in to get guides installed but both heads had cracks on the two inboard exhaust seats hence the new Edelbrocks. I have a replacement cam (Lunati 60805) to use along with the new heads. Pistons are Speed Pro's with 18cc dish. I'm going to get a Torker and run one of my 650's which might be small but I just want to get the car back on the road while waiting to do the other.
Also need to get the LT1 together and install in Corvette so I can put the engine compartment back together.
The other engine, if the block is good, will be bored for the Probe's and I'll use the Eagle rods and may get an Eagle crank. I'll get a roller cam (Lunati), put the Tunnel ram on and the Edelbrock heads. I'll work the heads a little and set them up for the new cam. Time to get started.
Funny, my wife has allowed me to spend the dough and if I don't make noise soon, need to have one car running, I'll be in trouble.
Going to put the short block I was using before back together. I had the valve guide issue and flat cam lobe. I had taken my "E" iron heads in to get guides installed but both heads had cracks on the two inboard exhaust seats hence the new Edelbrocks. I have a replacement cam (Lunati 60805) to use along with the new heads. Pistons are Speed Pro's with 18cc dish. I'm going to get a Torker and run one of my 650's which might be small but I just want to get the car back on the road while waiting to do the other.
Also need to get the LT1 together and install in Corvette so I can put the engine compartment back together.
The other engine, if the block is good, will be bored for the Probe's and I'll use the Eagle rods and may get an Eagle crank. I'll get a roller cam (Lunati), put the Tunnel ram on and the Edelbrock heads. I'll work the heads a little and set them up for the new cam. Time to get started.
Funny, my wife has allowed me to spend the dough and if I don't make noise soon, need to have one car running, I'll be in trouble.
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From: Houston
About ready to fire it up this weekend. Just need to get a hold of some good gas.
455 .030 over
"N" crank .010/.010
Eagle "H" beam rods
Probe SRS Forged pistons
Zero deck
.040 Mr.Gasket MLS head gaskets
Edelbrock Heads
Harland Sharp rockers (5016)
Lunati VooDoo cam 241/249 .539/.555 (Hyd)
Twin Edelbrock 650's (for now)
Hughes 3,000 stall
Yes too much carb, some what, tunnel ram more looks than power, sure, but it will run and look cool and thats what I want
I added a couple pics of the 94' corvette i'm doing also.
455 .030 over
"N" crank .010/.010
Eagle "H" beam rods
Probe SRS Forged pistons
Zero deck
.040 Mr.Gasket MLS head gaskets
Edelbrock Heads
Harland Sharp rockers (5016)
Lunati VooDoo cam 241/249 .539/.555 (Hyd)
Twin Edelbrock 650's (for now)
Hughes 3,000 stall
Yes too much carb, some what, tunnel ram more looks than power, sure, but it will run and look cool and thats what I want
I added a couple pics of the 94' corvette i'm doing also.
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From: Holland
Wow congrats looking at some serious builds!
Here a pic of my LT1 in the 96 Impala, sure loved that car.
Hope to get some pics when I redo the 455 in a couple of years.
I like that flat aluminium look, is that stock or did you repaint the heads/covers/intake on the 455?
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Here a pic of my LT1 in the 96 Impala, sure loved that car.
Hope to get some pics when I redo the 455 in a couple of years.
I like that flat aluminium look, is that stock or did you repaint the heads/covers/intake on the 455?
IMG_2446.jpg
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I had deleted all my posts because I thought I had another rebuild gone bad but it turns out everything is working fine. Anyway I took the car out today in 48 degree weather, I have no heat and I had the windows down. It was fun.
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What did you think went so wrong that you deleted all posts?
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I thought that something in the bottom end had gave out, it made a "Chirping" sound. Read it could be bearings so I just got frustrated that another build wouldn't last. Turned out to be the "turkey" tray I put in to keep oil off the intake. I cut the intake sides off too much and it was rubbing on the push rods. Took it out and all is fine. I may put another in later on but not anytime soon.
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Thanks Drew. I was reluctant to post the one driving because it's pretty lame but earlier that day when I brought it to work a muffler decided to disconnect itself from the rest of the exhaust and was happy to get dragged along just hanging on the hanger. Anyway I had to tie it with some rope and used duct tape to get it back home. Still had it on so didn't want to blow it again.
Hope your car is treating you okay.
Hope your car is treating you okay.
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From: Great Mills, MD
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Funny story, I bought a new one in 92. Aqua with black interior, it was stunning and awesome. My wife and I had been married for 12 years and due to her unfortunate female plumbing issues we weren't supposed to be able to have children. Well, about a month after I bought it she throws this little stick on the dining room table and starts tapping her finger on it saying..."do you know what this is"? I said no... She says "it says I'm pregnant". I say go into town and buy 3 more. Well as luck would have it she was and I traded the car off. They aren't a practical family car.
I told her Gynecologist I was going to sue him for malpractice and the cost of a Vette because he said it was impossible for her to get pregnant.
I told her Gynecologist I was going to sue him for malpractice and the cost of a Vette because he said it was impossible for her to get pregnant.
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Navy P-3 FE (Ret.)
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From: Great Mills, MD
Funny story, I bought a new one in 92. Aqua with black interior, it was stunning and awesome. My wife and I had been married for 12 years and due to her unfortunate female plumbing issues we weren't supposed to be able to have children. Well, about a month after I bought it she throws this little stick on the dining room table and starts tapping her finger on it saying..."do you know what this is"? I said no... She says "it says I'm pregnant". I say go into town and buy 3 more. Well as luck would have it she was and I traded the car off. They aren't a practical family car.
I told her Gynecologist I was going to sue him for malpractice and the cost of a Vette because he said it was impossible for her to get pregnant.
I told her Gynecologist I was going to sue him for malpractice and the cost of a Vette because he said it was impossible for her to get pregnant.
I know the feeling. I bought a new one in 88' when I was stationed in Hawaii. Midnight Blue with light blue interior. I was 28 at the time, an E-6, single, in Hawaii. I bought a lot of accessories for the car and three months later I had to deploy to Adak, Alaska. During that 6 month deployment I met my present wife and when I got back to Hawaii I had to trade in that new corvette with all the accessories and only 3500 miles on it. I had the car for 9 months and 6 of them I was gone. I ended up with a Pontiac Grand Am and in a sense, a new wife.
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