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After all the preparation of balancing, checking clearances, and painting, it’s now time to assemble my engine. In fact, this is the only part of engine assembly we were able to get on camera. Because everything else took so long, we were not able to recored the cylinder head and the rest of the assembly.
Still, there’s a ton of useful information in this video about bottom end assembly and the types of things you want to consider with a boosted application. As you’ll see in the video, you build an engine for boost very differently than you build a naturally aspirated engine.
No matter what, you’ll walk away with great information form this video and a deeper appreciation for my machine shop, Kalviantor Engines.
Thanks to Kevin Frische for his help in this video.
Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqAr4DUqEt4
The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
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Tools
Piston Ring Compressor (most popular kind): https://www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-18500-piston-ring-compressor-1-1-2-to-3-with-spring-clutch#oid=1002_1
Piston Ring Compressor (clamp type): https://www.jbtoolsales.com/gearwrench-850dd-piston-ring-compressor-set#oid=1002_1
Speed wrench: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/sk-hand-tools-45181-3-8-drive-speeder-handle-16-8#oid=1002_1
Digital torque wrench 1/2″: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-kti72135-digital-torque-wrench-1-2-drive-25-250-ft-lbs#oid=1002_1
Digital torque wrench 3/8″: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-kti72133-digital-torque-wrench-3-8-drive-72-teeth#oid=1002_1
ARP Moly Lube: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-100-9910/overview/
Engine Assembly Lube: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/permatex-81950-engine-assembly-lube-each#oid=1002_1
WD-40 Sprayer: http://wd40.com/products/multi-use/non-aerosol/trigger-pro
Related Videos
#DarkMatterPikachu on the Dyno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UADOHm6-BJc
Thrust Bearing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdl7texNgBk
How to use Plastigauge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3pHb-qXZc8
Torque Nazis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5rkU-2gwMk
Project Vehicles Over Budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW_js9y3fMo
Parts
My Turbo Kit (Oil filter relocation kit at bottom of page): http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/
Engine Details
Displacement: 363cid
The Block: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Block%20Kits/KITSBK-29
The Crank: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Clearance/PBM85207
The Heads: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6049-X302
Compression: 8.9:1
The Cam: Comp Cams custom grind: 222@.050″ 222@.050 .357″lobe lift .571″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) .351″ lobe lift .562″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) 114º separation 4ºadvance
Modified: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
The Carburetor: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/demon/mighty_demon/parts/5402020BT
The Distributor: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/distributors/ford/parts/8582
The Ignition: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/ignitions/street_and_strip/parts/6462
The turbo Kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/
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Thank you
He really didn’t want you there lol
It’s sad but I could watch machine shop videos all day.
Why no assembly lube on the rear lower bearing
Ive never put a dry bearing on to a engine
Shoundnt spin a crank till all the bearings are torqued due to bearing crush/ spread
Always stand at the end of the engine when torquing the main so the engine doesn’t rotate in the stand like it did
Best to use guide studs on the rods so they go in straight and not do what they did get jammed in there possibly damaging the bearing notice they didnt take it apart to inspect it oh well
Youd never want to drag connecting rod cracked crank ends on a table like they are doing
No big deal for cut split but i woundnt do it that is a precision fit part
I always shake my rods after torquing to be sure there are no issues saved a engine from failure one time proven follow up i feel is important
Other wise nice job
What a legend ….
Mesmerising.
Funniest bit is all that hardware would have the cheapest expense here, paying the mechanic triple rates to watch him do the work was 🤣
Good video with nice explanations of what is going through the master builder's mind.
old guy is an asshole that thinks hes hot shit
That stud at 1:34 is the wrong stud lol that look like a head stud. Look at it it’s different from the other studs sitting on that bottom end
Learned wd40 from Myvintageiron7512 I believe is his channel. Too thick of a lubricant makes the cylinder prone to glazing because the rings can’t cut through it quick enough after startup and it flashes.
Wish I could go live in that shop 😢
I love this man I love y’all man great video 🙏🏿🤎
Such a small price to pay for better mains clearance and oil pressure
No stupid music – No fast forwards – Perfect
Amazing
But it was fortunate to meet a master engine builder like Kevin frische (to see how in depth an engine should be built).
Man I dream to work at shops like this if I had an opportunity to work there i would suck up so much knowledge
Eric, thank you so much for making this video. I think this is the best thing I've ever seen on YouTube.
i would never put a half a bearing shell that is not the same and tighten up the oil clearance that is wrong that man is dead wrong to do that… i think he will never touch my engines… just ad more metal to the journal and grinded it down to correct size… but plastic is what he need to also use to see bearing crush size eric… find another builder…
yes eric don't make a mistake putting a short block together… i have built many of Hundreds of racing engines and just like to build every day engines for people. because they seem to take it easy on a daily ride. you see these race engines people run the shit out of them… Haha… and put your skill as a builder to the test… Haha… i have a no problem record so far eric… just because i was a aircraft machinist for 23 years Haha… so just learn how to take your time and learn how to measure correctly and torque correctly …
woww I can see his experience vary will GOOD LOCK
This video has only made me understand how far i am form perfection. Amazing thanks guys love the work
Good lesson 👍
That was beautiful,.
This was not the right video for someone who's learning about engines. Bearings, clearance, locating tabs… I understand literally none of this.😭😂
I watched this whole thing. Must mean something.
I love ur videos
Thank you this is very helpful, i learned alot👍
Engines connect people. Here's the proof.
Thanks for providing a good reference to general motor building. This will be part of my bible. 🙂
Dirty old Bastard LOL ……… cracks me up …… yes I got my oil/grease always on my face because I sweat a lot….. welcome to Florida …..
NICE JOB…. I always learn something new which is great.
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You guys are amazing thanks
Excellent Video Guys.
You have to love watching people who are experts, doing what they do with precision and accuracy.
Most bolts on your engine are designed to stretch. Thats probably why they didn't want you to tighten the studs more than finger tight.
yep, when it beds in the clearance will even out nicely. Sometimes you need to think out side the box
Video was awesome!!!!!
A real pro
great Video ! Down to earth and easy to watch!!!
Do you think this guy was bothered while trying to build this engine while answering questions. Seems like a nice guy
i dont use impacts either. respect.
Eric's buddy is like the Gordon Ramsey of cars. Eric is the Sous Chef.