4.4 rv8 build thread (Doc evil need not post)

[zen]

There supposed to be good Sam, the Mercs use that sort.
1k is sill underestimated! I'de say 1500 is realistic. still cheaper, but its new territory for most.
I've been half tempted to fit on like Sam said but the extra heat is an issue and also.. do I need it?

not not not!!!needs must..i have no cash..yet sitting next to me is a 340ish hp s/c 4.6 thats ready to install once i have sorted s/c inlet (see will thor throttle fit post soon to come..lol).thats cost well under 1000..well well under

thats including cam,tappets,s/c etc....its all about knowing people and asking, searching ebay..WRONG spelling, listings finishing at wrong times (when people sleeping) etc..

 

[zen]

i wudnt, you keep quoting a turners top hat linered 4.6 for price

no not turners..they are not the only peps doing rv8's!!

(now real steel told me different..and i was not buying from them as they could not supply gems style cam..their usa blank supplier only does early usa buick ones...SO prehaps we should avoid real steel if they lieing to us??)

back to top hat liners..search tvr etc suppliers..cant remember who, but if wanted willing to search again...liners 800 machining 200?

first thing one needs i must admit is to get a good machine shop on side..ie the one i send ****e loads of work to from work..i dont mean slip in my stuff with works, cos thats stealing..i dont do that..but if i give them "x" cummins engines to machine per year then its easier to get a deal..espically if you show them how passionate one is about your rangies..people like doing things that are apreciated, it makes a big difference, ie my machine shop have seen the end results,driven them in her..it makes a differnce..i know i like to be appreciated at work..

 

[zen]

There supposed to be good Sam, the Mercs use that sort.
1k is sill underestimated! I'de say 1500 is realistic. still cheaper, but its new territory for most.
I've been half tempted to fit on like Sam said but the extra heat is an issue and also.. do I need it?

modern mercs use eatons..m45.m62 m90 m112 etc

 

[zen]

heres one worth watching.....261381531567

 

[Dr_evil]

heres one worth watching.....

Seen that one already but that's only an M90. Want a 112 or if not an old school one like a wade

Cheers though

 

[fett]

what have you done to my thread man

 

[Dr_evil]

Hey it was Zen not me I was constructive about gearbox choice! For once....

 

[zen]

actually wasnt thinking about you doc..tis too small..but for a 3.5...perfect

i agree you need m112

hyjack!!!

 

[Dr_evil]

ahh fair enough, I'm either thinking M112 or Wade RO314


Anyways what state is this engine in now ? Last post I read said it was being assembled!

 

[zen]

thats aimed at fett?

 

[Dr_evil]

yeah, wondering if its back together

I's been following the pic updates

 

[zen]

no it aint...atleast not untill john gets the bits i have here to dial in da cam...

though mine is..lol

hyjack time...lol

 

[fett]

u gotta gimmie sum good instructions with that zen,or pay me back for all the favours i done you and show me- cos then i can put the shiney bits cack on even with 1 arm

doc, hence mines internally together but gotta check cam timing before i can put the outsides on!

 

[zen]

link...

Tuning

read this first fett my man..

 

[fett]

so which is first, cam timing or lifter pre-load? one must affect the other, even just a lil bit

 

[zen]

cam timing..you set it up without rockers on..

 

[fett]

oh ok, thats gonna be interesting lol, I bought my protractors so come on and send me the bits mate

 

[zen]

they on way..

 

[fett]

cheers man

 

[fett]

Back from America, time to get this lil engine finished next week