My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

[RAMurphy]

@iamdub So you got me again to rethink some of my decisions. Reached out to Texas Speed and asked again about there recommendations and how they compute compression ration they sent me their link to the calculations:

Compression Ratio Calculator | Texas Speed

Compression Ratio Calculator

www.texas-speed.com

When I plug in my numbers it spits out a compression ration of 10.565:1, which is different that the ratio of the Summit calculator of 11.1:1. Which also explains their recommendation of a slightly thinner gasket.

My numbers:

Bore Diameter: 4.03
Stroke Length: 3.622
Chamber Volume: 64cc
Piston Dome/Dish Volume: -2
Deck Clearance: .006
Gasket Thickness: 055
Gasket Bore: 4.1
Cylinders: 8

Compression Ratio: 10.565:1

Based on this, I can see why Texas Speed recommended a gasket thickness range that started lower than Summit Racing. The .055 gasket was in the middle of their suggested range and near the bottom of Summit. I'm think I could go a little thinner on the gasket. Thoughts?

 

[RAMurphy]

Ended up ordering a slightly thinner gasket which will be delivered on Wednesday. Thanks again @iamdub for resetting my thought process.

 

[RAMurphy]

Heard back from Black Bear Performance and they will be getting started on my updated tune when I get to the top of their "to do" list. Getting closer.

 

[RAMurphy]

Today I reached out to Circle D with a few questions on their recommendation of the 300mm 2800-3000 rpm torque converter recommendation. I'm a novice when it comes to torque converters and transmissions. Just trying to understand thought process that went into that recommendation. Essentially, is this a good choice? Thoughts?

 

[RAMurphy]

I love working with both Texas Speed and Summit Racing. A shout out to Summit Racing. Came home today from work and my thinner head gaskets were delivered (2 days - and it was free shipping). So, I uninstalled the other gasket (driver's side) and installed the new gasket. Glad I paid the extra money for the ARP bolts. Again, learning as i go.

 

[RAMurphy]

Heard back from both Circle D and Black Bear Performance today. BB confirmed payment, answered a question, stated I was near the top of the list and when I was expected to be completed with my build. I told them I still needed several weeks. Circle D answered my questions and I will be ordering a torque converter from them in the next week or two. Tomorrow I will install the updated passenger side head gasket and then measure the required push rod length. I will order both the push rods and rocker arms following those measurements. Getting Closer.

 

[RAMurphy]

Changed out the Passenger side head gasket this morning. Also measured what I expect my pushrods length to be but will measure again when I get my roller rockers. Speaking of which, I ordered them today.

 

[RAMurphy]

Not to soon to think about Spark Plugs for this build. Thoughts?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not to soon to think about Spark Plugs for this build. Thoughts?

Lots of guys seem to like using the oem AC Delco plugs, including myself. If you do decide to get them, buy them from a reputable vendor. Lots of fakes out there.

 

[RAMurphy]

Lots of guys seem to like using the oem AC Delco plugs, including myself. If you do decide to get them, buy they from a reputable vendor. Lots of fakes out there.

Thank you and good point about the vendor.

 

[89Suburban]

Lots of guys seem to like using the oem AC Delco plugs, including myself. If you do decide to get them, buy them from a reputable vendor. Lots of fakes out there.

^^^This

 

[RAMurphy]

My roller rockers were shipped, expected delivery is Thursday.

 

[RAMurphy]

Ordered AC Delco knock sensors. Having a hard time finding the wire harness.

 

[RAMurphy]

My transmission oil cooler hard lines are in pretty poor shape. Decided to replace them with AN6 fittings and braided hose. I've already installed a 40K cooler. Ordered the required fittings and hardware to make this happen from the transmission to the cooler. Deciding whether I do this during the engine swap or prior.

 

[RAMurphy]

Ordered AC Delco knock sensors. Having a hard time finding the wire harness.

I really want to use a new OEM wire harness but I may use the OEM harness on my current engine. We will see if I can find a harness I can trust.

 

[RAMurphy]

Update from shipping show's that my roller rockers should arrive on Thursday. This weekend I will verify the required pushrod lengths and get them ordered. I will also start installing all the other components I've been ordering for this build.

Still a few more things to purchase but definitely getting closer:
1. Circle D torque converter
2. Plugs and wires
3. Oil and Coolant
4. Knock Sensor Harness
5. Could end up buying a water pump, not sure though. I will check my spread sheet and see how many miles I have on the current one.
6. Heater hose firewall connectors - believe it or not the original ones are still on the truck. Time to get those changed once the engine is out of the vehicle.

Still need to receive my updated tune from Black Bear Performance. Should be within the next week or two.

 

[RAMurphy]

Just finished building up my new front steam vent crossover using a some components I bought from ICT billet and evil energy an4 fittings. Looks pretty good.

 

[RAMurphy]

Components for the cross over.

4AN hose:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091YMFKJZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

4AN to 1/8 NPT Male Hose Fitting Adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LKGQHDV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

4AN Hose End Fitting:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQPRQ4L?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

LS Throttle Body Coolant Bypass Hose Kit/Head Steam Crossover:

LS LS1 Throttle Body Coolant Bypass Hose Kit / Head Steam Port Crossover

LS THROTTLE BODY BYPASS steel braided hose kit COOLANT CROSSOVER Camaro LS1 LSX

www.ictbillet.com

 

[RAMurphy]

When I came home from work today I found these on my front porch.

 

[RAMurphy]

Some additional pictures. Need to verify pushrod lengths this weekend. Pretty sure I will end up with 7.425 which is what I measured with the OEM rockers.