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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
- Thread starter RAMurphy
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This boy is chomping at the bit I can feel it.
strutaeng
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Looking good!
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Very productive and successful day today. After a very long time coming, she is in and started on the first crank. Boy, was I nervous. Had a sticking lifter on the driver's side. She settled out after a few minutes. No leaks or codes. Oil pressure sitting around 50 psi. After she warmed up, and I topped off fluids, I took her for a gentle drive. Immediately, I could tell a difference in both torque and pull. Looking forward to my updated tune from Black Bear Performance once I record and send then my data. Only complaint is that my shift points seem a bit off. Could be both the tune and the new converter. At least, that's what I'm hoping.
- Installed radiator fan
- Installed Spark Plug wires
- Plugged in harness and connected various wire for radiator fan
- Connected vacuum line from passenger rocker cover to throttle body (I have a catch can that I will install at a later date)
- Connected main vacuum line
- Installed air cleaner and connected air intake tube
- Installed main serpentine belt
- Installed upper radiator hose
- Installed new oil filter
- Added six quarts of oil
- Poured 3 gallons 50/50 coolant into engine
- Connected all wires to battery as required
- Installed catch can (driver's side)
- Topped of coolant
- Performed a very thorough QA inspection
- Tested battery
- Verified no current engine codes
- Reinstalled Blackbear Performance tune
- Pressurized fuel system (no leaks)
- Started engine for first time
- Topped off coolant
- Checked engine oil
- Installed plastic top cover
- Installed front grill
- Installed plastic top cover with AEM sticker
- Installed splash/rock guard
- Installed wheel well covers
- Installed and torqued front wheels
- Took her out for a spin (wow)
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After driving the girl yesterday, I topped off the fluids (coolant and transmission (after warming it up a bit)) this morning. Put just over 50 miles on it today. Really love this new engine. Really smooth and pulls very strong. No codes at this point or leaks. Must have done something right. I need to do a recording of data for Black Bear but want to put a few more miles on it before going wide open throttle for the data run. Thanks to all of you for your comments, suggestions and support during this build. Took longer than I would have liked but life gets in the way at times.
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Well done! Time to update your sig
Very nice! Remember to break it in properly! Is WOT pulls something that should be done during break in? I am asking because I am breaking in myself.
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You are correct and I will update after break in and final tune from Black Bear.Well done! Time to update your sig
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I will be taking a conservative approach to my break in. You are correct no WOT during initial break in. I plan to change the oil in a few more miles. Then again at 500 miles from the initial oil change. Then again at 1500 miles. From there standard oil changes.
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They are Evil Energy AN6 Hoses, fittings and hose clamps. I will say the AN6 hose was a tight fit but I made it work - just took a bit of elbow grease and some extra force. I ordered some AN8 hose and fittings for the catch can on the passenger side catch can. I will post on this build thread if this is a better size. I don’t have link with me at this time, but will post once I get home. Shop around to get the best price. I used both Amazon and summit racing.
My engine booklet says first one at 500 miles then again at 5K then I can switch over to full synthetic after that.
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That is what both of my build book also states. Like I said, I’m going conservative. When I started this venture and working with Texas Speed about my rotating assembly I purchased from them, his recommendation was to go the conservative route. After the money I put in this build, an extra oil change will not break the bank.
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Hit 700 miles on the new engine. Absolutely love this upgrade. Changed the oil yesterday. All looking good. Pushed it a little harder today. Spun the wheels taking off and again when hitting second gear. Squawked the tires when hitting third. This thing moves.
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AN 8 hose and fittings (hose clamps) work great.
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Installing a passenger side catch can. I will post pictures when I complete this upgrade.
strutaeng
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Very good news! Sounds like fun!
