Finally!! Building my engine!!!

06Saleen3V · 10-06-2009, 04:30 AM

This thread is going to cover my build that will take place over the next two to three months. My plan is to buy everything in the list below over the course of the next two and half months, one mod at a time. I will start with the most expensive items to get them out of the way. In this thread, I would like input on what I might need to add or subtract from the list. The goal for the car is to be very streetable. I WILL be taking this car to the track when the build is done and will work on getting into the 10's. I really do not want to start taking this thing to the track consistently UNTIL I have a daily driver. Anyways, here is the mod list...any input is welcome!

- Livernois 298ci Stroker Shortblock
- Livernois Stage II Heads
- Comp Beehive High Load Valve Springs
- Steel Retainers
- ARP Head Stud Kit
- GT500 Oil Pump
- Livernois MLS Head Gaskets
- 63# Injectors
- BGG Performance 8-Rib Kit with 3.20" Supercharger Pulley
- Meziere Electric Water Pump
- BMR K-Member
- BMR A-Arms
- Spydershaft

I will continue to update what is purchased and what will be purchased next as time goes on...shooting for 560-570rwhp with the 3.20" pulley and dependent upon the tranny holding up, I may throw the 3.00" pulley on there and shoot for ~580rwhp. I already found a killer deal on the Livernois Stage II Heads which I ordered today! Next up, Livernois shortblock in a few weeks!

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S281 E · 10-06-2009, 09:19 AM

List looks good. The only "suggestion" would be to send it to someone else. Heard good/bad from Livernois motorsports. Would suggest talking to VT Engines, Haney Motorsports, or Al Papito. All very reputable engine builders with great reputations. Again, just a suggestion but good list.

esanger · 10-06-2009, 10:14 AM

Is the limitation on boost (only going to a 3.2 pulley) due to concerns on the transmission holding up? Or is there something else..

06Saleen3V · 10-06-2009, 10:55 AM

I am doing all the work myself. I will be taking the car to RET to be tuned after everything is installed.

Eric, I am holding back due to the tranny, yes. Once the TR6060 is in, I will up the boost further

IWinULose · 10-06-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by S281 E

List looks good. The only "suggestion" would be to send it to someone else. Heard good/bad from Livernois motorsports. Would suggest talking to VT Engines, Haney Motorsports, or Al Papito. All very reputable engine builders with great reputations. Again, just a suggestion but good list.

VT Engines? They are closed. In their early days, they were great. Just go to google and type in VT Engines and you will find everything you need to find about the latter days of the company.

Is Al Papito still doing work for Lethal Performance?

Also, Mickey, why the oddball injector size?

esanger · 10-06-2009, 08:03 PM

I am envious. I would love to be able to do the work myself, just don't have the b@lls.

S281 E · 10-07-2009, 09:25 AM

I did my engine build almost two years ago so I'm sure things have changed. From my understading Al still does work for Lethal.

06Saleen3V · 10-07-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IWinULose

Also, Mickey, why the oddball injector size?

Because that is what lethalperformance sells

S281 E · 10-08-2009, 08:48 AM

hahaha you got to love Jared though.