So got off work yesturday at 5:30 then worked on truck from 6-8:30 and the motor has everything disconnected that need to be except the Motor mounts and the transmission bolts..


I just got off work now so i want to see if i can ge it out asap.

Thought it was going to take alot longer and i didnt even rush threw it.

 

congrats... you rebuilding or new motor?

 

PICTURES!!

thats awesome man, sounds like a fun job!

 

ya whats your plans

 

so far its going to be new gaskets and water pump and stuff like that.
I dont want to do a full rebuild at this time, i dont really have the time for complete rebuild but i still want to get it running.

Plus i have all tools (engine lift,engine stand,ect,ect) to take it out whenever i want so if i want to do more work later(New piston or a 408)I can.

 

i would love to get a stroker kit... like a 440 stroker!!

 

I thought about a 408 but the gain wouldnt be worth the price tag.

Plus i have heard some bads about the 408 like the problemes that can come up.

Now i just ordered some new things for when it out, i got
Timing chain and gear set
New plug wires(8.5mm superconductors from MSD)
Full gasket set(every gasket you ever need, from oil pan and rear main seal to TB)
New High Flow water pump(cools it down by up to 25 degrees)

I want new headers but dont want to get into a crazy price tag so anyone have any good luck with a good brand?

 

Is there anything else i should order right away?

FYI Current motor upgrades

Everything is brand new

Fastman TB
Hughes intake manifold
alternator
1.7 RRs
New High flow oil pump

 

water pump bypass hose
t-stat.
dist cap and rotor
check heater hoses and radiator hoses.

 

T-stat is brand new also.



And as for Dist cap and rotor. WHATS A GOOD BRAND?