Meissen's LT1 Build-up Thread

[JoeliusZ28]

I used Lucas oil stabilizer for my cam lube.

[s.reef]

lookin good brian

[BLKHAWK]

Don't know - depends on what Steve plans to tune it to spin to. I wouldn't want to go too much over 6000rpms from what I've read about the bottom ends not liking it.

I'm not seeimg this mtr. going over 6200rpm

what year is that engine B? 96-97's have P.M rods those short blocks can see 7000rpm all day 93-95, 95 being a cross over year some actually have the good rods in them. 93-95 lt1's I've spun 7000 and not had any problem, but I hear some have.

[JoeliusZ28]

I'm not seeimg this mtr. going over 6200rpm

what year is that engine B? 96-97's have P.M rods those short blocks can see 7000rpm all day 93-95, 95 being a cross over year some actually have the good rods in them. 93-95 lt1's I've spun 7000 and not had any problem, but I hear some have.

ive never heard of that, can you tell the difference from looking at them?

[LYNEMUP2KWS6]

wow man good luck with this project... i wish you the best..

[BLKHAWK]

ive never heard of that, can you tell the difference from looking at them?

Yup the PM rods have a cracked cap with no casting marks.

Dont use any silicone on rubber gaskets B for the oil pan just put a little in the corners use copper spray on the gasket itself.

Dont use plastic gauge PLEASE! call me Ill come down with my dial bore gauge and mic's

Arp rod bolts are not required but never a bad Idea, and yes they are pressed in.

Lucas or STP will work fine for cam lube

[BP_Z28]

When ever I get my LT1 engine.. (Yes LT1 I forsome reason dont want an LS1 (but if its free ill take it ) Im going to learn this topic, live it, and love it.

[nascarnate326]

Holy huge thread. I just skipped from page 29 to 43...have some reading to do!!!

Cant wait to hear it B!

[meissen]

what year is that engine B?

It's a 96 engine - <3 96+ LT1s. What's P.M. stand for?

Dont use any silicone on rubber gaskets B for the oil pan just put a little in the corners use copper spray on the gasket itself.

Dont use plastic gauge PLEASE! call me Ill come down with my dial bore gauge and mic's

Arp rod bolts are not required but never a bad Idea, and yes they are pressed in.

Lucas or STP will work fine for cam lube

We're tentatively talking about not checking the bearings. The engine looks like it was well maintained and we're figuring it should be OK.

Should we use the copper spray on all the gaskets? I remember you saying to use them on the exhaust gaskets, I think? Or was it the head gaskets we were talking about? But should I use them on all of them - head gaskets, exhaust gaskets, intake gaskets, throttle body gaskets, etc?

[BLKHAWK]

P.M = powered metal, there good rods. I wouldn't bother pulling it down you could potentially make more problems for yourself.

use copper spray on the rubber pan gasket, and the header gaskets like we talked about. everything else should be installed dry. when you put the intake on you will need a dab of black silicone in the corners where the head meets the block.

[meissen]

Alright, sounds good. Thanks for the tips!

[JoeliusZ28]

Yup the PM rods have a cracked cap with no casting marks.

i dont really know what im looking for but looks like i have the same ones as brian

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[BLKHAWK]

that pic doesn't really show me what I need to see

[meissen]

Just for shits'n'giggles - where exactly should the pic be taken? I'll take a pic when I get home, though Joel wont be able to look at his and see if it's the same.

[BLKHAWK]

Just for shits'n'giggles - where exactly should the pic be taken? I'll take a pic when I get home, though Joel wont be able to look at his and see if it's the same.

the body of the rod.