My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

[RAMurphy]

LoL. Yep, I had to ask what a "seasoned" block was and was told essentially the same thing when I looked it up:

A "seasoned" block is one that has gone through heat cycling, hot to cold, hot to cold, etc. A block that has been heat cycled is more dimensionally stable than a brand new block since material deformation has already taken place. Sometimes, a builder will bake a new block through several heat cycles before machining it.

To change a famous football rant from Mr Jim Mora - "Budgets, don't talk to me about budgets, really budgets...". Now seriously, I do have an upper limit but I do want to see first the direction I go.

 

[Rocket Man]

LoL. Yep, I had to ask what a "seasoned" block was and was told essentially the same thing when I looked it up:

A "seasoned" block is one that has gone through heat cycling, hot to cold, hot to cold, etc. A block that has been heat cycled is more dimensionally stable than a brand new block since material deformation has already taken place. Sometimes, a builder will bake a new block through several heat cycles before machining it.

To change a famous football rant from Mr Jim Mora - "Budgets, don't talk to me about budgets, really budgets...". Now seriously, I do have an upper limit but I do want to see first the direction I go.

I thought they meant used?

 

[RAMurphy]

@Rocket Man I'm sure it means it is used too. I hope you realize I was joking on my budget response. Like everybody, I don't have an unlimited budget but I'm willing to pay to get what I need/want. Not sure what that means yet. Still researching and determining what the best bang for the buck will be. Always looking for suggestions.

 

[Rocket Man]

I didn’t mean to get personal as far as budget goes, I’m more trying to get an idea of different total costs for different types of builds, so I’ll know if I want to start down this road. I haven’t even decided if I want to build an engine for my pickup or if I want to start a boat project and build a motor for that. I’m going to look into what it takes to run boosted LS based engines in jet boats instead of the big blocks they usually run. There aren’t many of them running an LS. At this point I’m mostly still in the dream stage.

 

[RAMurphy]

@Rocket Man : One of the problems with written forums (and social media) is that your attempt to be funny can be taken wrong. I did not take your question on budget as personal. In this forum it is a legit question. So, please realize I respect your thoughts, comments, questions and recommendations. Everyone here is so helpful, knowledgeable and willing to share their experience and experiences - with the occasional comedy thrown in. It's why I've been a member so long. Budget: while I continue to do my research I'm looking at $5-7K. But, like I said this could change a little as I progress. As someone just recently posted, and as you found out during your A/C adventure, work like this has a tendency to grow by $100 at a time.

 

[RAMurphy]

Just reached out this morning to Roger from Vinci Hi-Performance. Such a great company and looking forward to his response.

 

[RAMurphy]

Last night I finished the tear down of my previous 5.3L engine that I mentioned in a previous post started losing oil pressure, then developed a slight knock which became a more significant knock but I was able to limp it home and park it. Which is why I dropped another 5.3L which I upgraded. I also mentioned that I wished I dropped a 6.0L in it instead. Which is why I started this project. Below is one of the camshaft bearings I pulled out. It was separated from the block. Some of the damage was caused by me pulling it out so I could get the camshaft out.



Two other bearings also looked worn. The crankshaft with 280K miles and bearings all looked good.



Because of those miles and some areas on this crankshaft I will not be using this crank for my rebuild. So, it looks like I will be procuring the entire rotating assembly. Researching products, manufacturer and possible kits. Also whether I should by a fully balanced kit or have my machine shop do the work. Thoughts?

 

[RAMurphy]

Just reached out this morning to Roger from Vinci Hi-Performance. Such a great company and looking forward to his response.

I heard back from Roger that same very evening and he provided me a CAM recommendation and some other suggestions and thoughts. This, even when his family and company were evacuating due to hurricane IAN. Thoughts and prayers out to all who have been affected by that massive storm.

 

[Rocket Man]

I heard back from Roger that same very evening and he provided me a CAM recommendation and some other suggestions and thoughts. This, even when his family and company were evacuating due to hurricane IAN. Thoughts and prayers out to all who have been affected by that massive storm.

Roger is unbelievably dedicated to his business. Best customer service I’ve ever encountered.

 

[RAMurphy]

Vinci Hi-Performance is back up and running this week. Just talked to him this morning and ordered my custom cam for this LQ9 like build.