Project "Blown HD" my 6/8 drop/shortblock/heads/cam/blower/tranny install
12-18-2006, 07:21 PM
#781
Originally Posted by TurboGibbs
Calm down. A little overkill never hurt anyone if it makes them feel better. But stock bolts SHOULD be fine if installed properly. 90% of the load on the cam gear is shear load which doesn't require as high a quality metal as a rod bolt which is under tensil load.
Lookin good moregrip.
Now hurry up! 
Lookin good moregrip.
Now hurry up!
12-18-2006, 09:33 PM
#782
Cuz I AM a BADMOFO
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Originally Posted by XLR8NSS
Enough jabbering.
Grip, is the motor in or what?
12-18-2006, 09:57 PM
#784
Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Do you not add ARPs for strength? Im just asking why he replaced something that doesnt need it, why do you need a great quality bolt for something that the stocker is more then enough for? Thats why I asked since an engine builder with TONS more experience then me likes them and I am wondering why.
Sorry for getting off target here but just passing along my experiences.
Great build so far Grippy......I think its about time for an update!!!
12-18-2006, 11:48 PM
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Hope you guys dont mind if I put my two cents in about the cam bolts,but I have seen A few of the c-5 and zo6 with their cam bolts sheared or loose and these were stock engines.I have built many gen 3 engines and used the stock cam bolts with locktite,but I do now use A quality cam bolt as I do not want this inexpensive upgrade to haunt me. THANKS REX-------
12-19-2006, 06:58 AM
#786
Originally Posted by jetmann
Hope you guys dont mind if I put my two cents in about the cam bolts,but I have seen A few of the c-5 and zo6 with their cam bolts sheared or loose and these were stock engines.I have built many gen 3 engines and used the stock cam bolts with locktite,but I do now use A quality cam bolt as I do not want this inexpensive upgrade to haunt me. THANKS REX-------
12-19-2006, 10:20 AM
#787
Originally Posted by jetmann
Hope you guys dont mind if I put my two cents in about the cam bolts,but I have seen A few of the c-5 and zo6 with their cam bolts sheared or loose and these were stock engines.I have built many gen 3 engines and used the stock cam bolts with locktite,but I do now use A quality cam bolt as I do not want this inexpensive upgrade to haunt me. THANKS REX-------
ditto on that Rex, we have seen that plenty of times here!
12-19-2006, 10:57 AM
#788
Since the rotating assembly was balanced internally and the crank damper spun to insure a neutral balance I needed to address the flex-plate; dropped the Meziere unit off at the machine shop yesterday, they called back today saying it was perfect! Absolutely perfect 
, I'll go pick that up later today and then I should have everything I need to put it all back together.
, I'll go pick that up later today and then I should have everything I need to put it all back together.
12-19-2006, 01:40 PM
#789
Quick update: all the loose ends are tied up (I hope), had to order some misc fuel fittings, source NPG+ coolant locally, check on some last minute items from JPA, and will be dropping off my driveshafts for a balance check tomorrow.
