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Heads are ready.

 

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Getterdone dune season isnt that far away

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Updates??

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55 minutes ago, SandTrap said:

Updates??

Some 

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Heads are Looking good!

I am still amazed how many factory pieces are still used to make that much HP. 

I am just finishing a new LS, granted it should make more HP, but to keep it dead reliable, the the only factory pieces are the rockers arms and they are modified ... 

It says something about the strength and design of the Subi, even my old 500HP 2.5 had a closed deck and that was about it, and its got 10 seasons on it 

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22 minutes ago, Fullthrottleguy said:

Heads are Looking good!

I am still amazed how many factory pieces are still used to make that much HP. 

I am just finishing a new LS, granted it should make more HP, but to keep it dead reliable, the the only factory pieces are the rockers arms and they are modified ... 

It says something about the strength and design of the Subi, even my old 500HP 2.5 had a closed deck and that was about it, and its got 10 seasons on it 

10 seasons!? I couldn’t get more than 2 out of closed deck Subaru. We ran the car between 20 and 25 psi of boost constant though. What kind of boost were you running to get 10 seasons?

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3 hours ago, DZRTRUN said:

10 seasons!? I couldn’t get more than 2 out of closed deck Subaru. We ran the car between 20 and 25 psi of boost constant though. What kind of boost were you running to get 10 seasons?

I sold the car after 3 seasons - guy who bought it I see all the time he probably spends 20-30 days a year in the dunes - 15 lbs boost  good gas, huge intercooler, frequent oil changes  and he says AMSOIL is the key  - turbo seal has gone out a couple times, still runs hard

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5 hours ago, Fullthrottleguy said:

Heads are Looking good!

I am still amazed how many factory pieces are still used to make that much HP. 

I am just finishing a new LS, granted it should make more HP, but to keep it dead reliable, the the only factory pieces are the rockers arms and they are modified ... 

It says something about the strength and design of the Subi, even my old 500HP 2.5 had a closed deck and that was about it, and its got 10 seasons on it 

What pieces are still Subi? Block, heads, misc small parts like the oil pump?  It seems like almost anything that moves is aftermarket.

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1 hour ago, Kraut_n_Rice said:

What pieces are still Subi? Block, heads, misc small parts like the oil pump?  It seems like almost anything that moves is aftermarket.

Block, heads, fasteners, crank and small parts ...

This last LS  - Aftermarket - Block, heads, crank rods pistons, all fasteners (ARP) oil pump, cam, lifters, pushrods,  timing set etc,

 

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2 hours ago, Fullthrottleguy said:

Block, heads, fasteners, crank and small parts ...

This last LS  - Aftermarket - Block, heads, crank rods pistons, all fasteners (ARP) oil pump, cam, lifters, pushrods,  timing set etc,

 

What block did you do, 

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15 minutes ago, J Alper said:

What block did you do, 

Dart LS Next for this engine  - Buddy wanted iron and 4.185 bore and 8cwt crank, pwr addr rods, 6 bolt dart heads, made for big boost if he goes there

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Check out the business end.  You will see a few of Johns custom parts as well.

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Oh that’s sexy. 

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2 hours ago, Grease Monkey said:

Check out the business end.  You will see a few of Johns custom parts as well.

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A little more modern than the 1960's ford version ... the 427 SOHC

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Love it Time is ticking down bro

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Looks like I'll be writing another check soon. 

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Very nice 

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Any updates Eric?

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I got to ask if it’s done yet? 

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Updates?? I know I forgot to ask ya last weekend when I saw ya

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He changed direction! Has a nice LS2 on a pallet in the rack at the shop and is going to put it in 3rd gear and cruise the dunes!

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Sorry guys, Life's in the way.  Work, House and moms been back n forth to the hospital.

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38 minutes ago, Grease Monkey said:

Sorry guys, Life's in the way.  Work, House and moms been back n forth to the hospital.

Prayers for your mom buddy

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1 hour ago, Grease Monkey said:

Sorry guys, Life's in the way.  Work, House and moms been back n forth to the hospital.

Sorry to hear about your mom needing to visit the hospital.  Family comes first prayers for your mom. 

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How are you doing on this project?   I’m sure it’s on the back burner with you taking care of the new house.  Anyway I’m living through your build. 

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