My 85 Build thread

[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: