Rio Red 98 GT Build

[lwarrior1016]

I started working on the engine. Set the block up and measure main clearance, they were too loose, so I had to get a set of .001” under bearings. Those just came in. In the mean time, I got the rod bearing measured out and got the pistons hung on the rods.

 

[lwarrior1016]

And then today I started tearing in to the car for a new update.

 

[96blak54]

LOL

....your pistons are hung....huh huh huh

 

[lwarrior1016]

Had some parts come in for the solid axle. Got 3.31 gears to replace the 4.10 that are in there. And Viking double adjustable coil overs.

 

[lwarrior1016]

Also started working on the engine. Got the bearings set and the crankshaft installed. I was able to get one piston set up and installed before leaving on a work trip. Hoping to make more progress real soon.

 

[lwarrior1016]

Got all the rings gapped and pistons installed. Swapped the valve seals and valve springs on one head then got it installed.

 

[Tally_4.6]

Never seent a engine stand with a zirk fitting, fancy.

 

[whiplash473]

Never seent a engine stand with a zirk fitting, fancy.

Pittsburg brand stand and the fitting looks to be a bit off center. Both lead me to believe that it's a Mississippi Man mod.

 

[lwarrior1016]

Pittsburg brand stand and the fitting looks to be a bit off center. Both lead me to believe that it's a Mississippi Man mod.

Never seent a engine stand with a zirk fitting, fancy.

Definitely not a mod by me! That’s just a new harbor freight stand. They come with grease fittings now, and the head clips on with a big snap ring. Pretty nice stand actually.

 

[white95]

HIGH QUALITY TOOLS

 

[lwarrior1016]

Started pulling the car apart today. I need the timing cover, cam covers, and camshafts for the new engine.

Then swapped the valve springs and seals on the other head. Got that head installed and got the oil pump bolted up. I am hoping to have the new engine finished up tomorrow.

 

[weendoggy]

^Amazed you could get that done IN the car. Impressed!

 

[lwarrior1016]

^Amazed you could get that done IN the car. Impressed!

It’s really not terrible. I’ve done cam swaps in the engine a few times in the car. The most difficult part is the lower cam cover bolts on the passenger side, right by the strut tower.

 

[whiplash473]

Never ceasing to impress.

 

[weendoggy]

It’s really not terrible. I’ve done cam swaps in the engine a few times in the car. The most difficult part is the lower cam cover bolts on the passenger side, right by the strut tower.

Nothing's really terrible, but the thought is worse. My big thing is making sure I get everything OUT of the way. Just thinking of the Tiger I just worked on.

 

[lwarrior1016]

Got the engine finished up today. Everything seems to have turned out alright. Now I’m going to be moving on to swapping gears in the rear end, I’ll swap the rear end before the engine.

 

[Frank.JD.Perez]

Those the aluminium head covers i told you about or did you paint those silver?

 

[lwarrior1016]

Those the aluminium head covers i told you about or did you paint those silver?

They are the aluminum gt500 covers.

 

[ttocs]

is that thing set back further than normal or has it been that long since I have had the front accessories and rad out of the car? It seems like a TON of space between the core support and the motor.

 

[lwarrior1016]

is that thing set back further than normal or has it been that long since I have had the front accessories and rad out of the car? It seems like a TON of space between the core support and the motor.

It’s in the stock 4.6 location. It definitely feels like a ton of room when it’s stripped down like this, but once the front cover and radiator go in, it’s pretty tight.