AKSSS Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Matt, check out this thread.. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/38268-7-cylinder-prone-to-failure/ start reading at about post #16. I didn't read through the whole thing yet but I was around for it all. Check it out. It was kinda new to do back then. They have done many more of them since then, and Danny's truck is still running well now in the mid 11's . So they must have gotten it right the second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I talked around the dealership a little, and ive heard lots of opinions. "you'll be fine!" and "woah dude! WAY too loose". So im going to call texas speed tomorrow and see what they say. If .028" is too loose for blown gas w/ meth application. May have to buy some rings, but oh well. Rather do it right than cross my fingers hoping it will work and blow it up... again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I talked around the dealership a little, and ive heard lots of opinions. "you'll be fine!" and "woah dude! WAY too loose". So im going to call texas speed tomorrow and see what they say. If .028" is too loose for blown gas w/ meth application. May have to buy some rings, but oh well. Rather do it right than cross my fingers hoping it will work and blow it up... again. I will call anchorage drag bike and talk to them real quick. I run pure meth in mine when I have my boost controller on, with no problems. brb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yeah man! Let me know! Haha im freakin out over her. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I just talked to Dennis at ADB. He said he would run those specs that you ended up with. He would have gone .024 on the top and .018, and .015. But he said you would be fine with a boosted application. Im not sure if he is as experienced as so of the other guys down south, but he did my motor right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Matt, check out this thread.. http://www.silverado...one-to-failure/ start reading at about post #16. I didn't read through the whole thing yet but I was around for it all. Check it out. It was kinda new to do back then. They have done many more of them since then, and Danny's truck is still running well now in the mid 11's . So they must have gotten it right the second time. Very interesting didn't know you could do that! That definitely sounds like the way to go with this block if they can't bore whats there. Then turn it into a 408. The bad cylinder is the famous #7, someone ran it lean with boost, same story as riddler's engine. I wonder where I should take this block to have the work done in Anchorage? I've heard of a place in Chugiak called AC Machine or there is always Midtown or ADB just not sure which one to go with. Edited January 17, 2013 by Matt* (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Very interesting didn't know you could do that! That definitely sounds like the way to go with this block if they can't bore whats there. Then turn it into a 408. The bad cylinder is the famous #7, someone ran it lean with boost, same story as riddler's engine. I wonder where I should take this block to have the work done in Anchorage? I've heard of a place in Chugiak called AC Machine or there is always Midtown or ADB just not sure which one to go with. I can't speak for the other shops, but I had good dealings with ADB. I say 408 FTW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I can't speak for the other shops, but I had good dealings with ADB. I say 408 FTW!! Question then is what do I put it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Lol. Well with seeing your projects first hand. I'm sure what ever it is, a 408 won't hold a candle to the rest of it. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Hey thanks again for all the help. Ill talk to texas speed tomorrow and see what they say. If i gotta put some rings in it, ill get them coming. We are gonna have to do some cruisin this summer for sure. I know its a long ways away, and without the proper tune im definitely not ready for it, but id like to do a couple 1/4mi passes in palmer this summer. Ive never been. Do they run drags on Eilson anymore? Still open for opinions on ring gaps if anyone is still droppin in. Haha i know this kinda turned into an AK gossip thread Edited January 17, 2013 by MID12sSSS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 They haven't had races at eielson for a long time. It has been three years or so that they have had them at ft. Wainwright. And I would love to go to Palmer this summer. It is a lot of fun. And we know someone down there that has a professional video camera(ehhhhheem), Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) That would be a blast! We should get together with the fairbanks guys like you were saying, but invited everyone on an anchorage trip to go to the drags. That'd be the highlight of my summer. Everyone can crash at Matt's place. Haha. Once the motor is tuned up and running great, I'd like to look into getting a better converter to shave some time off my ET. I've got a trailblazer tc right now. Not even sure where their stall range is. But I'd like to get a precision triple disc 2800. Zippy said that'd do wonders for it. Haha tomorrow can't come fast enough. I'm reading through all my engine books and forums etc. Sounds like .022-.024ish is the way to go. Id still like to see what texas speed says. If I need rings, ill see what the can tell me about Total Seal's gapless set. Edited January 17, 2013 by MID12sSSS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Yeah that would be fun! I would definitely like to go to the track this summer sometime. I'm no professional guy but I do my best lol and I think that was someone else holding my camera, good video none the less. Keep me informed if you guys want to do something like that this summer I would be up for it. Not sure if you guys could stay at my place though haha but your welcome to come check out my 57 Bel Air and other car projects I've got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yeah Matt. Sounds like a good time. I'd be nice to meet you while I'm down there this summer. Well, just to put a cap on the ring gap subject, the .028" gap is within spec, but with a recommended .022" ring gap, the .028" is a little loose. The techs at Texas speed recommended ordering another set and going for .023-.024 So that's what I'm going to do. Maybe ill have my truck back NEXT weekend. Haha. I've been saying that for a long time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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