BUILD PJ’s bad idea - notch edition

[Pro Stock John]

I got mine very cheap the crank was bad in it.

But I think $300-500 for a block might be out there.

 

[Pro Stock John]

Do you want a builder block or a runnable SBE?

 

[PJx5x]

Do you want a builder block or a runnable SBE?

Either. I would still disassemble a running engine to dingle ball it and set all the clearances

 

[Pro Stock John]

If you are looking hard post up on FB and I'll share it too. Folks around here tend to want more money vs someone over the border.

 

[PJx5x]

If you are looking hard post up on FB and I'll share it too. Folks around here tend to want more money vs someone over the border.

Thank you. I did post a WTB on the “chitown lsx sell your shit” FB group with no luck

 

[Pro Stock John]

go a general post on fb that group is probably small.

want to 4 link my camaro for fun?

 

[PJx5x]

go a general post on fb that group is probably small.

want to 4 link my camaro for fun?

I wouldn’t mind some side work but I don’t have the space for a whole car lol

 

[Pro Stock John]

Yeah I don't want to hijack your build thread.

Anyway I'll keep a lookout for the engine. If you are ready to buy now I could put a FB post and see what pops up. Muffin is ove at Manna's shop all the time and he's worth asking too he's always buying and selling.

 

[PJx5x]

Got all the lower control arm and shock brackets welded on. Next I need to cut into the center section and install the upper control arm mounts

Pulled my 6.0 out of storage to rebuild. Bought this engine as a warranty return from work. Lost oil pressure at 3,345 miles due to a bad oil pump. One main bearing was shot, but the crank journals are good. Everything else is good. It’s an LC8 with 821 square port LS3 heads. It’s from a CNG vehicle so it has fancy inconel exhaust valves and hardened seats.

If I can find an aluminum LC9 then I will sell/trade this. But at least it will be built and worth more money at that point

 

[PJx5x]

Had to cut the sides of the housing out to make room for the adjustable upper control arm mounts. I plated them in and welded them all up. Did all the heavy welding with the pumpkin installed to try and keep stuff from warping

Then used some 3d printed jigs to hold the brackets at the right angles and width and got those installed

Just need to get the jig fixture from my buddy to install the 9” ends and she’s finally done

 

[cap42]

PJ I am going to start hiring you out for my fabwork... do you still take pb sandwiches as payments?

 

[PJx5x]

PJ I am going to start hiring you out for my fabwork... do you still take pb sandwiches as payments?

Yes of course. Strawberry jelly please

 

[PJx5x]

Small update. Lack of energy and motivation since having another round of the Covid

Got the strut tower holes welded up and smoothed with all metal body filler. Finished welding the lower half of the firewall. Dunno if I’ll put any filler on it. Need to trim the pinch weld and work on the upper cowl area next

 

[strtcar]

No more hvac box, what the heck is this a race car?

 

[Pro Stock John]

Nice. How does the metal body filler work? Link?

 

[Jimbo]

Nice. How does the metal body filler work? Link?

World's Strongest Bond

J-B Weld epoxies and adhesives create the world's strongest bond for your repair job, allowing you to be your strongest self.

www.jbweld.com

 

[strtcar]

Nice. How does the metal body filler work? Link?

I'm sure he means this...but you never know with PJ, could be JBweld.

US Chemical 14060 All-Metal Specialty Body Filler 1 Quart-US

www.autotoolworld.com

 

[PJx5x]

I'm sure he means this...but you never know with PJ, could be JBweld.

US Chemical 14060 All-Metal Specialty Body Filler 1 Quart-US

www.autotoolworld.com

Yes that’s the one. Applies like bondo. I can’t afford to spread JB weld like that

 

[PJx5x]

Got the jig from my buddy and welded the ends on

While I was waiting for that, I disassembled the heads and cleaned them. I have new hollow stem LS3 intake valves and BTR springs to assemble with. I also ordered some main and rod bearings to measure clearances

 

[PJx5x]

Lapped the valves in. Vacuum checked the ports to make sure they’re sealed. Then installed the seals/springs/retainers

Reused the exhaust valves - inconel for CNG
New hollow stem LS3 intake valves
BTR spring kit with titanium retainers


I also assembled the BTR rocker trunnion kit. Way faster with an arbor press than the hydraulic shop press

I fucked up and forgot to order rod bearings last week so there’s a little delay. I will gap the rings and replace the cam bearings while I wait

 

[massacre]

Awesome build thanks for posting

 

[willyt]

This thing hit North Ave. yet?

 

[PJx5x]

This thing hit North Ave. yet?

The crankshaft went past Strats tonight after you fondled it

 

[PJx5x]

Block painted
Cam bearings installed and checked
Crank polished by willy
Bearing clearances set
Piston rings gapped and assembled

Still waiting on the camshaft. But my dads coming out tomorrow and I’m gonna supervise him learning how to assemble a short block. We’ll see how bad this goes, but at least I’ll have a scapegoat when it blows up

 

[PJx5x]

Short block assembled. Went pretty smooth

Threw the heads/covers/pan on with a few bolts to keep it all sealed up while I wait for the cam. Now I can get back to making a mess with metal grinding dust