My 85 Build thread

[softballnrd27]

This was the "best" run of the night:
RT:.150
60ft:2.501
1/8et:11.263
1/8 mph:61.69
1/4et:17.691
1/4 mph:71.82

I hope when all is done that I can run my 1/8th mile time in the 1/4 mile!!

[lechez71]

keep us updated. sounds like you have huge plans for the truck.

[softballnrd27]

I bought a 2004 LQ4!! Wife picked it up a few weeks ago and it is sitting in the garage waiting for me to get back from Afghanistan. Plans changed a little though, the turbo will have to wait a while. For now I am going to build a good solid running motor for now and collect parts a little at a time to do the turbo build. I am going to rebuild the shortblock (149k miles) add a nice cam, 243 heads to up the compression a little, and a LS6 intake.

[pl4yboy]

Don't do the 243s if you're planning on boosting it. Just reuse the stock 317s. You're already waiting on the turbo, no reason to spend more cash now and have to swap heads later.

[skeet]

nice platform and excellent starting point!!

gotta agree with ^, if you know youre going turbo then stick with the heads you have!

[softballnrd27]

I am shifting gears on the build some, instead of eagle rods and forged pistons I am going with a complete 390ci stroker kit from AES. 4.030" bore, 3.825" stroke, Callies crank/rods and custom CP pistons with -13cc dish and ARP main studs. Patrick G spec'd a cam for me to run until i get the turbo on (12-18 months). I will keep the top end pretty much stock and run it N/A while I gather parts for the turbo build. Here is the list for the turbo parts(please feel free to add input):
Vic Jr w/fabricated elbow(not an edelbrock one), possibly AFR 215 or 225 heads, custom cam grind from Patrick G, 76-88mm front mount w/truck manifolds(would like some help on turbo size selection), ______ __mm Wastgate, _______ __mm BOV(not sure on brand or size) and all the supporting mods/hardware to go along with it. I am already installing a fuel cell in the rear, I will just have to upgrade or add another Walbro 255 pump when I add the turbo. The rear is being built for the turbo now braced 9", strange nodular n center, yukon grizzly locker(same as detroit but better warranty), 35 spline Mosers and 3.50 gears. I am also going to build a th400 for the transmission bc I can't see spending $4000 on a 4l80e.

[softballnrd27]

Also here is a pic of her current state:


And the new heart: