New 598 build, mud racing

Hey all, finally getting started on sons new engine. New eliminator ultra block, Lem spec tfs 360 cc a460 heads, diamond dome pistons- 14.3/14.4 comp. Ts ap rings 43/43/3mm. 4.6 bore. Ordering GRP rods Fri. Then hopefully Callie's magnum crank next month. Then a lot of little things that add up guick. Looking at ww or td shaft rockers. They both look good, one piece int stands. Do you guys have a preference and why? Thanks cory

Got the new connecting rods ordered this morning. Talked with Woody at grp. Answered all my questions . Got their 5301 rod with bulbed pin end. 6.7 length/.990 pin bore and arp 2000 rod bolts. Should have them in 3 weeks. Getting closer to a complete engine. Thanks cory

What engine specs/parameters caused you to go with an aluminum rod instead of a steel rod?

We plan to hit it with around a 400 shot of spray. And we will tear down and inspect everything every 30 or so passes. Liked the idea of a little shock absorbing with the alum rod. Cory

Called Callie's yesterday, and got the crankshaft ordered. 4.5 stroke magnum, glad I called, they won't have forgings for 2 weeks. Be around Xmas before we get it. Oh well we need a lot of other parts as well. Thanks cory

Hey all, parts pile is getting bigger. Woody from grp called and our new rods are on the way!!! 5301 series 6.7 long , .990 pin, and 2.375 big end. Arp 2000 bolts. Now waiting on crank. Thanks cory

Hey all, we got one of Lem's custom pans on the way. Can't wait to see it up close. The parts are piling up. The price is more than reasonable. You can't beat dealing with Lem for bbf go fast parts. Thanks cory

A little update, intake showed up the other day. Tfs A460 single quad. Planning on getting it ported. Getting closer. Thanks cory

Well Xmas was a little late this year. Our new custom pan assembly came today. Looks awesome, should do the job nicely. Thanks to Lem!!!! Now if we get the crankshaft we can head to the machine shop!! It's still on backorder at Callie's.. thanks cory

For shits n giggles thought I would do a little calling today, after I talked to Callie's. Won't have any magnum cranks till at least may or June. Ended up calling cnc motorsports, seem like really nice people to deal with. Got our crank ordered and be delivered in a couple days. Callie's 99QH29-MG bbf 4.5s/2.2r/ boss about. Thanks cory

Sounds like a nice combo

It's coming along, just not fast enough. Just need to win the lotto. We save up buy parts and repeat. Still need about 4500/5000$ in parts. Cam n lifters, rockers, carb, headers, fasteners. Just takes time, try to pay cash for all parts. And build a new chassis next year if all work out. Thanks cory

Update, got the cam ordered today, from Mike Jones. Jones cams. Very nice guy. Went over the whole combination with me. Must have spent 45 min/1hr talking. I had a idea what I want for specs. This is what we ended up with. Int due 284/ exh due 294 at .050. 455 lobe int and 465 lobe exh. 114 lsa. Will be using 1.75 ratio rockers. Primary concern was NA operation although we will have a 250 plate as well. Should work nicely for planned rpm and usage. Thanks cory

More toys on the way, ordered T N D shaft rockers this morning. #7013-1.75/1.75, 1 PC int stands. Getting closer. Talked.to machine shop this morning. Layne automotive. Scheduled to take the block in for machine work in 2/3 weeks. Thanks cory

Talk about service, camshaft showed up today, Mike told me 2/3 weeks, it's been less than a week. Very impressed, will be getting my cams from Jones Cam Designs from now on. Not bad NC to IA. 7/16 cam bolt and Double pinned. Thanks cory

Must have won the waiting game lottery!! T N D called said the rockers were on the way. # 7013-1.75/1.75. They told me 4/5 weeks. Be getting them in less a week, shipping today. Thanks cory

gonna be a bad ass build !!

Got more toys on the way, BAM lifters from Lem. Hopefully we can get into the machine shop in a couple weeks. Still need damper, head studs, gaskets and pushrods. Thanks cory

Shaft rockers showed up today. They look quite nice.T N D 7013-1.75/1.75 with spring oiler option. Hopefully lifters will be here by the end of the week. If I was worth a damn on a computer I would try to post up pics. But I'm old school. Hard to teach an old dog!!!! New tricks. Lol. Thanks cory

More pieces to the puzzle showed up. BAM 2010-16 lifters. They look top notch. Thanks again to Lem for all the parts we have purchased from BF Evans FRPP. Thanks cory

Mic'd the new lifters today. They were all within .0002 dia/ taper. The finish is very nice. Hope I won't have to notch the pushrod feed hole. Will find out when I prime the engine. Thanks cory

I had to groove mine.

Got a few more parts on the way, 18 bolt stud kit, IW 215 balancer, rod n main bearings, Howard's billet timing set, intake gaskets- two sets- .060/.125 thick, TFS valve covers, ARP balancer bolt kit and oil pan stud kit. Still need a few little things, once the block work is done. My son is getting anxious to get it done. taking block to machine shop next week if they are ready to do the work. Thanks cory

Started setting the stand height for the shaft rockers today. The exh stands ended up with no shim, and the pattern was perfect, starts just behind center and crosses center the same amount. Total about pattern width is about .085/.100 eyeball. The intake stand really needs a .025/.035 shim. The pattern is about the same as exh but starts about .085/.100 off center towards intake side and sweeps just to center. The shims I have are .080 and .040. hopefully I can find some hardened shim washer the right size at McMaster Carr. Thanks cory

I was bored today, so after messing with stand height I grab the crankshaft and mic'd it to see what the specs were. Mains- 1/5 all checked at 2.9998/.9999. The rod journals all mic'd at 2.1998/.9999. It was well worth the extra money for a quality crank, Callie's magnum. Our old crank, eagle forged was all over the place. Had to get it polished up right out of the box. Thanks cory