ARAMP1's Ultimate TowRig Build Thread UPDATE: Post 143 - Page 4

muddybuddy · 04-07-2008, 10:09 PM

hopefully!

ARAMP1 · 04-08-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDA 455

Any updates with pics?

Unfortunately, I'm still in the process of building the engine. I just got back from a few months of vacation in the desert and have been pretty busy since then.

Chevy305 · 04-08-2008, 02:16 PM

subscribed, sounds like a very interesting build

ARAMP1 · 08-14-2009, 06:44 AM

Well, after two years, which includes two deployments to the middle east and multiple TDYs/exercises, I'm ready to update this a bit.

As of right now, my engine is built. Just to recap, I started with an aluminum Detroit 4-71 block.

I've been collecting a bunch of parts. From the big stuff like the crank, rods, head, turbo, etc. To smaller stuff like the exhaust flange, oil cooler, etc.

New crankshaft (found it on e-bay for $100)

New four valve cylinder head. Jake brakes will be added.

Pistons are the heavier duty two piece with the domes ceramic coated and the skirts teflon coated.

Here's a picture of the turbo. Think it's big enough?

Anyway, here's a picture of the engine fully assembled.

Painted the engine Detroit Alpine Green and added a nice shiney polished aluminum valve cover.

Jake Brakes are in!!! My neighbors are going to HATE me!

Polished valve cover doesn't fit with the Jakes.

Going to have to make a spacer.

Well, I cut the top off of another cast aluminum valve cover and TIGed the bottom to the shiney one. That should do. And, it'll stick up a bit over the water manifold and should be the first thing you see when you pop the hood.

Jet hot coated exhaust manifold and turbo housing (exhaust side).

I'm planning for a five inch downpipe and then it'll open up to seven inches under the cab and to the back. I'm thinking about doing the stack straight up through the hood, but my wife is against it. She says (and I quote) "The truck looks redneck enough already without the stack through the hood".

I'm still thinking about doing it anyway.

Front shot of the turbo.

Here's a shot of some intake detail.

Well, that's where I stand with everything. The big block is coming out next week and I'll be mocking up the motor mounts. There's a lot of little stuff to do like figure out the clutch linkage, throttle linkage, coolant lines, accessories, intercooler, etc. I've got three weeks of use or lose leave on the books starting monday, but it might get cut short so we'll see what I get done.

colbystephens · 08-14-2009, 07:19 AM

VERY cool!

MTChevy · 08-14-2009, 09:51 AM

definatly cool

Stomis · 08-14-2009, 10:09 AM

Here I am thinking detroit only made big v8s... Anyone have a link so I can do some reading? Thats truly sick though.

ramjet gmc · 08-14-2009, 05:24 PM

that looks very cool

y5mgisi · 08-14-2009, 05:32 PM

SICK! Thats so dope! Nice truck!

Clod_King · 08-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Stupid question... What is a Jake Brake?

04-07-2008, 10:09 PM	Posted in reply to CDA 455's post starting "Any updates with pics?" #31
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04-08-2008, 02:16 PM	Posted in reply to ARAMP1's post starting "Unfortunately, I'm still in the process..." #33
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08-14-2009, 06:44 AM	Posted in reply to Chevy305's post starting "subscribed, sounds like a very..." #34
ARAMP1 ROCK~STAR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the U.S. of A. Posts: 1,949 i Trader: (2 )	WOW! It's Been Two Years Since I Started This!!! Well, after two years, which includes two deployments to the middle east and multiple TDYs/exercises, I'm ready to update this a bit. As of right now, my engine is built. Just to recap, I started with an aluminum Detroit 4-71 block. I've been collecting a bunch of parts. From the big stuff like the crank, rods, head, turbo, etc. To smaller stuff like the exhaust flange, oil cooler, etc. New crankshaft (found it on e-bay for $100) New four valve cylinder head. Jake brakes will be added. Pistons are the heavier duty two piece with the domes ceramic coated and the skirts teflon coated. Here's a picture of the turbo. Think it's big enough? Anyway, here's a picture of the engine fully assembled. Painted the engine Detroit Alpine Green and added a nice shiney polished aluminum valve cover. Jake Brakes are in!!! My neighbors are going to HATE me! Polished valve cover doesn't fit with the Jakes. Going to have to make a spacer. Well, I cut the top off of another cast aluminum valve cover and TIGed the bottom to the shiney one. That should do. And, it'll stick up a bit over the water manifold and should be the first thing you see when you pop the hood. Jet hot coated exhaust manifold and turbo housing (exhaust side). I'm planning for a five inch downpipe and then it'll open up to seven inches under the cab and to the back. I'm thinking about doing the stack straight up through the hood, but my wife is against it. She says (and I quote) "The truck looks redneck enough already without the stack through the hood". I'm still thinking about doing it anyway. Front shot of the turbo. Here's a shot of some intake detail. Well, that's where I stand with everything. The big block is coming out next week and I'll be mocking up the motor mounts. There's a lot of little stuff to do like figure out the clutch linkage, throttle linkage, coolant lines, accessories, intercooler, etc. I've got three weeks of use or lose leave on the books starting monday, but it might get cut short so we'll see what I get done.

08-14-2009, 07:19 AM	Posted in reply to ARAMP1's post "WOW! It's Been Two Years Since I..." #35
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08-14-2009, 05:24 PM	Posted in reply to Stomis's post starting "Here I am thinking detroit only made..." #38
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08-14-2009, 05:32 PM	Posted in reply to ramjet gmc's post starting "that looks very cool" #39
y5mgisi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 3,030 i Trader: (0 )	SICK! Thats so dope! Nice truck! __________________ "sometimes it feels like your life is buried under an avalanch of $hit and theres nothing you can do"-KidJethro 90 chevy suburban/stock/350/400/241/10blt/14bltsf pretty much all stock. 79 chevy blazer 350/350/203/10blt/12blt pretty much all stock. 78 GMC pickup 350/400/203/d44/14bltff/ pretty much all stock.

08-14-2009, 05:47 PM	Posted in reply to y5mgisi's post starting "SICK! Thats so dope! Nice truck!" #40
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