My 87 turbo block is at the machinists (see crank post), he says it looks like it needs nothing more than a cleaning and will get new bearings and rings.
But.....
It is apart and with future mods in mind, what would be the recommendations to do at this time? I have been reading threads at other sites and I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of mods for these engines. I have built a large number of v8's in my day, including a few LS engines last couple years.. I do my own assembly usually, this is the first shortblock I am having someone else put together.
My questions are this: if I keep stock pistons (they seem to be in great condition), what camshaft should I go with? Should I get the engine balanced? I have 42lb injectors, an ecm extender chip(?), upgraded fuel pump and an aftermarket throttle body/plenum. Also have a LS1 MAF with translator. Have stock intercooler to use.
Just want to put together a strong motor for the future. Have no set goals on performance, but would like a starting point on the shortblock. More of a mind for a touring car than a drag car.
Will worry about heads after block is done, but they look like new. (will port them for sure, as I don't let a head go unported in my world)
Have been told about several oil system mods, still researching them.
thanks in advance for input.
But.....
It is apart and with future mods in mind, what would be the recommendations to do at this time? I have been reading threads at other sites and I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of mods for these engines. I have built a large number of v8's in my day, including a few LS engines last couple years.. I do my own assembly usually, this is the first shortblock I am having someone else put together.
My questions are this: if I keep stock pistons (they seem to be in great condition), what camshaft should I go with? Should I get the engine balanced? I have 42lb injectors, an ecm extender chip(?), upgraded fuel pump and an aftermarket throttle body/plenum. Also have a LS1 MAF with translator. Have stock intercooler to use.
Just want to put together a strong motor for the future. Have no set goals on performance, but would like a starting point on the shortblock. More of a mind for a touring car than a drag car.
Will worry about heads after block is done, but they look like new. (will port them for sure, as I don't let a head go unported in my world)
Have been told about several oil system mods, still researching them.
thanks in advance for input.
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