Building Steps below based upon our 408w Stroker Engine
Step 1
Engines are stripped bare, all core and galley plugs are removed. The block is baked for eight hours in a thermal oven at 700 degrees. The block is naturally cooled, then steel shot for ten minutes. This stress relieves the casting. The block is then magnafluxed and carefully inspected for flaws.
Step 2
The block is align honed to insure the crank shaft main journals are on the same centerline; this reduces bearing wear and improves oil pressure and performance. Cylinders are then bored to specification and honed. Next the block deck surfaces are checked in reference to the crankshaft center line. The block is deburred and all bolt holes are tapped. The block then goes through a high pressure wash to clean all galley holes followed by the application of several coats of rust protectant. All new galley plugs and a full set of freeze plugs are installed along with a set of Clevite 77 cam bearings.
Step 3
The new cast steel crankshaft along with the entire rotating assembly is balanced as a set, oil holes are inspected and cleaned leaving nothing to chance. New steel H-Beam Connecting rods are included, Forged Aluminum pistons are precision fitted to connecting rods.The above process assures you of a smooth running engine and years of dependability.
Step 4
The block receives three coats of high temperature engine paint. New Head bolts are hand inspected. All external parts are inspected, painted and brought to the clean room for final check out and assembly.
Step 5
New Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads are used. These heads can save as much as 75 lbs. a pair compared to cast iron heads. The heads have hard seats for unleaded or regular fuel. New Large stainless steel swirl polished intake and exhaust valves, new high tension valve springs, new retainers, hardened keepers and Fel- Pro valve seals are used. All valve heights are measured and adjusted where applicable. Each spring is pressure tested and each combustion chamber is vacuum tested for perfect sealing and compression. Intake ports are CNC machined from the factory for better flow and port matched to the intake manifold. New extreme duty True Roller Rockers are normally installed, Polylocks are adjusted and valve lash is set at Top Dead Center.
Step 6
Blueprint and final assembly. Each bore is checked with a precision dial bore gauge. Lifter bores are checked for size and correct clearance. Each lifter bore is polished with flap wheels to assure smooth lifter rotation. Pistons are mic'd for perfect cylinder wall clearance. Each Piston ring is checked in bore for proper end gap. Crank and main Bearings are installed in block and bearing clearances are checked. Camshaft is installed in block and checked for proper clearance. Timing chain and sprockets are installed, camshaft degree is checked. Pistons and rod assembly’s are installed in bores. Each rod is checked for correct clearances. Crankshaft thrust end play is checked and centered. Cylinder heads are installed and torqued to block. Lifters are installed and clearance checked. New hardened pushrods are installed. All valves are adjusted perfectly to obtain optimum lifter preload. All cylinders are vacuum tested. Complete oiling system is pressure tested to ensure all internal clearances are perfect all tin ware is then installed; oil pan, timing cover, and intake manifold when applicable.
Step 7
Our turn key engines are live run, hot tested, completely broken in, timing is adjusted, carb is adjusted, engine temperature, vacuum and oil pressure are carefully monitored, engine arrives ready to run right out of the box.
Step 8
Your engine is packed up, sealed in a heavy duty box and shipped to you. We include a complete set of instructions for the installer to follow, a video tape of your engine running that documents that all readings are accurate and also we give you some installation tips that will help you and your installer make this a pleasant and gratifying experience. Do it once and do it right!
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