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5.0Droptop · Oct 26, 2011

hardy har harrrr

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

So the plan is still an LSx at some point, I had a line on a complete ls7 for $4500 but couldnt sell this engine in time, it'll happen some day though, until then this POS with have to do
Edelbrock RPMII Intake (custom powder coated) $350
Comp Cams Magnum roller rockers $350 (christmas present)
Comp Cams .105 wall pushrods $180 (christmas present)
Morel Link Bar lifters $350
Ed Curtis custom grind cam .373/.359 230*/240* 113/110 $350
Scat 347 "long" block and AFR 185 heads $1100
Stock Block $ Being Rons powder coating bitch
Race coated pistons rings, main bearings, and rod bearings $165
Melling high volume oil pump $45 (left over from my engine sale)
ARP Head Studs $35
ARP main studs $35
ARP 7/16 rocker studs $35
MLS Head gaskets $65 (2)
Main Seal $15
Misc gasket set $85
30lb injectors $100
Canton road race pan, pickup, and dipstick $325

Puts me at $3650(not bad) for major engine parts, i still need a few things like a MAF, water pump and the like but those wont take long

Here is a picture of my parts shelves before assembly

Here are the engine brackets done is a flat/satin black(first pics shows gloss black however)

1262R gaskets...

Pics are out of order but whatever, be glad i actually updated this thread

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

For those wondering thats a close ratio road race gforce with straight cut gears and dog rings, .90 final. I purchased it for $800 with a broken main shaft but came with another 26t hardened main shaft and is currently being put together by my buddy.

Mintsick · Oct 27, 2011

I'm loving the all black theme on that 347! Sounds like you got a good deal on the gforce trans, pretty neat.

N8Dogg98 · Oct 27, 2011

Shaolin Crane said:
For those wondering thats a close ratio road race gforce with straight cut gears and dog rings, .90 final. I purchased it for $800 with a broken main shaft but came with another 26t hardened main shaft and is currently being put together by my buddy.

Thought you was installing an LS-juan, or LS-tree

BTW, I love the black finish on that engine Looks way better than the polished/chrome look of the late 90's early 00's

90lxcoupe · Oct 27, 2011

That car is gonna be a good time

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

Thanks guys

Nate- I HATE chrome, polished, really anything shiney, so I did all the powdercoating myself cause im cheap and poor. Its a really different black wrinkle finish, actually and imperfect cracked look instead of a regular texture kind of finish

Jeff- IIRC its pretty much your exact same engine minus a few things. Shooting for about 400-450rwhp. Still need to have my 1 7/8" headers made.

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

N8Dogg98 said:
Thought you was installing an LS-juan, or LS-tree

BTW, I love the black finish on that engine Looks way better than the polished/chrome look of the late 90's early 00's

Actually the goal was an ls7 with a valve change, porting and a cam. But i needed to sell this engine, it was a cousin of a friend and he wanted $4500 for it with 20k, full car harness and computer. Sucks cause that would have been a 600rwhp beast at least.

Oh well, this engine looks good, lets hope it runs decent.

N8Dogg98 · Oct 27, 2011

Shaolin Crane said:
Nate- I HATE chrome, polished, really anything shiney, so I did all the powdercoating myself cause im cheap and poor. Its a really different black wrinkle finish, actually and imperfect cracked look instead of a regular texture kind of finish.

I completely agree... I hate me some chrome as well. What is that powdercoating material called? It looks awesome.

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

I tried a couple different ones but its from a company called caswell plating, after shipping and what not its kinda expensive

N8Dogg98 · Oct 27, 2011

What type of oven do you have?

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

Kenmore elite i think? Gotta make a new one, some powder dropped onto the heating elements and it went up in flames.

N8Dogg98 · Oct 27, 2011

Christ... I moved to a new house recently with a huge garage and have considered getting some powdercoating chit.

Anyways, cool pics Crane can't wait to see the finished product.

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

Thanks, me too, we'll see what becomes in the next year. Already have our room booked for vegas again so all funds are going towards that. This thing can keep sitting.

90lxcoupe · Oct 27, 2011

Shaolin Crane said:
Jeff- IIRC its pretty much your exact same engine minus a few things. Shooting for about 400-450rwhp. Still need to have my 1 7/8" headers made.

There pretty different, different stroke, bore, rod length, cylinder head, intake, cam... lol

Id guess that motor makes from 380 to 410 at the tire. How high you plan on spinning it to?

ID89GT · Oct 27, 2011

Thats a sweet looking motor, powdercoat looks great

Shaolin Crane · Oct 27, 2011

For some reason i thought it was pretty similar other then the heads. Been gone a while, oh well. Engine should spin to 7000. The heads have been gone through extensively so im hoping for a minimum of 400 and onward. My builder said when he was done with them they were around a 205 runner for how much he worked the runners and pockets. 160# springs installed, Ti hardware blah blah. Ed was positive it would make at least 410 but wanted to be stingy with his estimations. We'll see, whatever it makes will be plenty for the road course.

Shaolin Crane · Nov 2, 2011

So here are the things I need to get it running
Re-assemble g-force
LMC clutch
1 7/8 Headers
Thickest radiator possible
Electric water pump
MSD dizzy
Electric fan of some sort
80mm throttle body
90mm lmaf
These are just the bare minimum to get the car running, I still need a pair of sprint 5's and an mm roll bar before I push the car any

So if y'all have any of that shoot me a PM about it.

Shaolin Crane · Nov 9, 2011

These were requested, these heads had to be extensivly saved, dont buy heads unless you have them in your hands to look over. These are the monster 1262R gaskets, 200cc according to my builder now, im just glad he saved them.
View attachment 165720

Fantastic job for $300

LarsD · Nov 9, 2011

My word, look at those ports.

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