It will look something like this , but I've already painted my Performer Rpm orange, so I'll probably paint the heads too
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Hey Beth I wasn’t sure where to post this and you might already know but wanted to let you know before I forgot, they make a manual valve body kit for the E series of transmissions so no need for electronic shift controllers but does take away the Auto trans part, as much as I drive mine I’m OK with that
I have a controller for the 4L80e in my Camaro. The Chevelle's a 5 speed TKX - .68 OD with 3:73's.Hey Beth I wasn’t sure where to post this and you might already know but wanted to let you know before I forgot, they make a manual valve body kit for the E series of transmissions so no need for electronic shift controllers but does take away the Auto trans part, as much as I drive mine I’m OK with that
My block has now been waiting 6 weeks in the machine shop for the torque-plate hone
But it'll be Well worth the waitI have a controller for the 4L80e in my Camaro. The Chevelle's a 5 speed TKX - .68 OD with 3:73's.
My block has now been waiting 6 weeks in the machine shop for the torque-plate hone
It's been 2 months since I dropped the engine block off at the shop. Called them today to check on it.
He said that they had just pulled the paperwork on it and it would be done this week.
Finally !
He said that they had just pulled the paperwork on it and it would be done this week.
Finally !
So you'll have it by Thanksgiving.It's been 2 months since I dropped the engine block off at the shop. Called them today to check on it.
He said that they had just pulled the paperwork on it and it would be done this week.
Finally !
Funny & so true.
After 10 weeks in the machine shop, the beast is home !
Picked it up today and it only took 3 hoursto get it out of the car and on the engine stand ! LOL
Piston clearance is supposed to be 3.5 to 4.5 ; it's right at .0045". I checked it with a piston and .004" feeler gauge.
I bet this will have some piston slap when it starts up, but only for a few seconds.
It wont have any slap because thats pretty much the same as mine, IIRC 3.5 at the top and 4 or 4.5 at the skirtAfter 10 weeks in the machine shop, the beast is home !
to get it out of the car and on the engine stand ! LOL
Piston clearance is supposed to be 3.5 to 4.5 ; it's right at .0045". I checked it with a piston and .004" feeler gauge.
I bet this will have some piston slap when it starts up, but only for a few seconds.
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I got called away on Furry Kid Duty for a few minutes but I have different pistons but still from Mike, I dont remember if theyre Autotec or Racetec but 1 is better for street use and uses a different forged alum, IIRC I have Autotec but the stickers (
) that came in the box that are on my toolbox say Racetec so might want to check what alum your forged pistons are made of, If I remember right it was just on Cold start that youd hear any rattle
) that came in the box that are on my toolbox say Racetec so might want to check what alum your forged pistons are made of, If I remember right it was just on Cold start that youd hear any rattle
I investigated and found that ours are 4032 aluminum which is better for street/strip use. 2618 is a little stronger and used for continuous racingI got called away on Furry Kid Duty for a few minutes but I have different pistons but still from Mike, I dont remember if theyre Autotec or Racetec but 1 is better for street use and uses a different forged alum, IIRC I have Autotec but the stickers (
2618 Vs. 4032 Piston Material Differences | JE Pistons
Before a single machining operation is performed, the perfect aluminum alloy must be selected. 2618 and 4032, the two most prolific piston materials, have a
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These are my SRP pistons
CHEVROLET Sportsman Racing Products 212156 SRP Big Block Chevy Small Dome Profile Pistons | Summit Racing
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I remember a few HiPo engines having some rattle on cold start back in the 70’s and was told it was Forged pistons, guess then there was only 1 type alum to to use? nice we have options now 
I think the old TRW pistons need about .007 in. clearance.I remember a few HiPo engines having some rattle on cold start back in the 70’s and was told it was Forged pistons, guess then there was only 1 type alum to to use? nice we have options now
Those were probably the most popular back in the day, if you didnt have Speed Pro pistons (TRW) your engine wasnt fast
I do remember Wiseco but for MC engines back then
Started to assemble the rods and pistons and install the rings yesterday.
Got everying organized and put the first ring in a cylinder, squared it up and there was no gap !
The ring was almost locked in the cylinder !
So I noticed the Total Seal part # stamped on it (TS 4.285). The bore is 4.280
When I went to Summit looking for ring part numbers, the sizes listed 4.280 and 4.285.
The light bulb in my brain finally registered, they sent the wrong size rings !
So I ordered new ones last night. I could make these work, but would have to file over .020" off every damn one of them. No thanks !
This rotating assembly was bought almost 10 years ago from Mike Lewis so I don't think I'll be returning them ! LOL
It wasn't Mike's fault; he just placed the order for me.
Got everying organized and put the first ring in a cylinder, squared it up and there was no gap !
The ring was almost locked in the cylinder !
So I noticed the Total Seal part # stamped on it (TS 4.285). The bore is 4.280
When I went to Summit looking for ring part numbers, the sizes listed 4.280 and 4.285.
The light bulb in my brain finally registered, they sent the wrong size rings !
So I ordered new ones last night. I could make these work, but would have to file over .020" off every damn one of them. No thanks !
This rotating assembly was bought almost 10 years ago from Mike Lewis so I don't think I'll be returning them ! LOL
It wasn't Mike's fault; he just placed the order for me.
I use to file fit rings but only 2 cylinders per engine for MC’s, a really long time ago I did a cpl V8’s filing each ring by hand but wouldn’t want to do that again unless you have a ring filer
Can you even file fit total seal rings?
Yes my Total Seal rings from Mike were file fit by my builder from what he told me, just remembered he said Very Hard rings to file
Some of the rings they sell are conventional.