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Forum: Chevrolet 11-15-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
So back to our regular scheduled programming .. ...

So back to our regular scheduled programming ..
Will be updating progress now that I have some time .
So finally was able to get the trunk detailing done .
Added some dark base color . The pics...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Time for a quick base tune . And the 1st test...

Time for a quick base tune .
And the 1st test drive down the block....woo hoo..........
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Cool Engine back in a finishing up a few odd and ends...

Engine back in a finishing up a few odd and ends ...
Added a later model L96 truck intake and 50lb flex injectors in case we wanted to go with E85 fuel down the road .
We also ended up adding a...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Didn't get pictures of the oil pan and timing...

Didn't get pictures of the oil pan and timing cover installation , but we just used the old stuff after some clean up of course. Time for the removal of the original 5.3 and the addition of around...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Time to add some heads . We used a Cometic .045...

Time to add some heads . We used a Cometic .045 thick MLS gasket on this build. A OEM head gasket would have been cheaper, as these are overkill, but I wanted to set the quench at .040" since the...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Next up timing components along with the lifters...

Next up timing components along with the lifters and lifter trays ...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Cam installed and being degreed in to verify cam...

Cam installed and being degreed in to verify cam timing is correct .
Also time to check PTV( actually did this after the 1st piston was installed although I've done enough camshafts now to know this...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Next up rods and pistons ............ Along...

Next up rods and pistons ............
Along with checking Rod side clearance.
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Crank is in and here I had him checking end play...

Crank is in and here I had him checking end play .
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
After he checked clearances it was time to set ...

After he checked clearances it was time to set the ring gap .
I must have said something funny at that moment :)
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Time to build and engine . We 1st checked all...

Time to build and engine .
We 1st checked all the clearances ( although nothing needed tweaked thanks to GM doing the work for us :)
The freshly machined block being delivered home .. lol
Here...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
One of my duties here at BTR is doing all of the...

One of my duties here at BTR is doing all of the custom cam work.
So of course had to whip something up for my boy..
Its mild enough to daily drive ,yet has a medium nice lope to it and run hard up...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Here ha has all the fancy OEM rotating assy parts...

Here ha has all the fancy OEM rotating assy parts cleaned and fresh out of the jet wash tank .
Also had him assemble the heads using our .660 lift dual spring kit w Titanium retainers in...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Next up we added some true Hollow stem LS3 intake...

Next up we added some true Hollow stem LS3 intake valves and Ferrea Exhaust valves as wel as a quick lap in to make sure everything seats well.
Then the heads were CC'd to check chamber size, and...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
The next line of business was to clean the block...

The next line of business was to clean the block and give it a quick hone along with some new cam bearings.
We could have use the Sunnen to hone the block but I wanted him to get the real hot...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Of course like most of us, he craved more power...

Of course like most of us, he craved more power ha ha ..
The goal was something he could daily drive ,yet make 500+ crank HP on a budget.
So I helped him build a new engine for it.
We sourced a...
Forum: Chevrolet 11-13-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,454
Posted By Crossbreed383
Been a long time since I've added any updates . ...

Been a long time since I've added any updates .
Between life, and work, didn't have the time to work on it much
Then I recently was sidetracked as I helped our son Alex with his new project.
He...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-11-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,897
Posted By Crossbreed383
Hello sir , My 68 was originally a 6 cylinder...

Hello sir ,
My 68 was originally a 6 cylinder ,yet it had the higher trim package including the lower rocker trim moldings, as well as chrome surround on door windows and roof rail gutter moldings....
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-01-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,241
Posted By Crossbreed383
Hello sir Where did you source the reference...

Hello sir
Where did you source the reference book you are showing pictures of?
Thanks :)
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 06-27-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,107
Posted By Crossbreed383
I've raced against this car and the sons Falcon...

I've raced against this car and the sons Falcon on the street( maybe lol)
I can't believe they are parting ways with it .
Kind of sad to see IMO
Forum: Chevrolet 01-24-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,367
Posted By Crossbreed383
I responded to a thread here not long ago...

I responded to a thread here not long ago explaining the issues with most cam failures these days but no one seemed responsive ??
Oh and I work at BTR and do all the custom cam work as well as run...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-27-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 26,581
Posted By Crossbreed383
Good morning everyone.. Please re-read post #14...

Good morning everyone..
Please re-read post #14
I tried to politely give the reason without throwing any companies under the bus, but
hey, looks like multiple people in here have seen the same...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-20-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 26,581
Posted By Crossbreed383
The issue IMO is more to do with insufficient...

The issue IMO is more to do with insufficient case hardened depth on the cam cores being used. The issue is when the case depth on the nose isn't enough and this is magnified because of spring psi...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-13-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,714
Posted By Crossbreed383
Follow the firing order room permitting for tube...

Follow the firing order room permitting for tube location into collector
As for making them equal length.. lots of opinions but those who have dynoed this will tell you 99% of combos wont care one...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 10-05-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,854
Posted By Crossbreed383
Hmm something doesn't add up in the ad ... ...

Hmm something doesn't add up in the ad ...

"This 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge coupe is a non-running project that was purchased by the seller in November 1978 and has reportedly been stored without...
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