Mike's 1986 IROC Z Thread

[JoeliusZ28]

Sounds like a plan! 7k rpm small blocks are fun

[TylerT/AZ28]

so you bouhgt it???? engine install party at mikes

[Darren]

so you bouhgt it???? engine install party at mikes

I am planning on it.

Mike when are we going to get it, I'll grab the trailer and maybe we can borrow a engine crate, stand from someone I know to transport it better or use a old tire...

I dont think I have spun mine to 7k

[TylerT/AZ28]

i have a engine dolly and multiple stands and a picker, id like to be included in this endeavor

ill have a 286/75/16 once i get my tires dismounted as well

[TB2]

I talked to Gary last night and we worked out a deal. I pick up the block next week. From what it sounds, I should be able to upgrade the valve train and spin it up to 7 grand. We worked out a "frugal" price. You were right, he's a super cool guy. Oddly enough, he upgraded to the blueprint stroker that I was eyeballing. This won't be the final step, but at least I can drive the car while i do build a monster LS after I finish the dodge.

Sounds good. Hope it all works out. I have a set of springs that will probably work with that if your interested. LS's are a nice piece, but an old smallblock is no slouch if made right. I've cracked into the 10's with an N/A 350 that I street drive all the time.

Sounds like a plan! 7k rpm small blocks are fun

And 8k is even better.

[JoeliusZ28]

And 8k is even better.

I agree, thats one reason i considering a 327 for a road race build

[ruckusz28]

I'm good to go get it on Sunday after the lions game. I still need to get up into my garage loft.. i may have an engine stand in box up there. My old roomate gave it to me.. what worries me is that he has no idea what an engine stand looks like.

[ruckusz28]

Progress. Got the rear end blasted. Now to take a wire wheel to it and some fresh paint.





Murray even helped sandblast


Questions.

How "worth it" is it to go with a better rear end cover?

Anybody have a torch to cut off the Lca and shocks that are frozen on that is willing to help?

Recommend me a shop or person to rebuild. I have ring, pinion, bearing kit, and all the other goodies need to make it new again.

[Gregs_gsxr]

use a cut off wheel to the bolt and use your bfh to knock it out.

[TylerT/AZ28]

sawzall

[JoeliusZ28]

My 10 bolt made less of a "thud" noise on a clutch dump after i installed a TA girdle. You can interpret that however you want

[ruckusz28]

Looks like I'm going to have a lot more electrical work to do than I anticipated.

[Darren]

That's easy stuff no worries there.

Whats the the word on the engine?

[ruckusz28]

Hoping to get it Friday. He never called me back today

[ruckusz28]

Quick update. Been disassembling and cleaning parts. Block is here.