400 HP Engine Build - Input Needed
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I think any sort of retaining ring/clip/doodad that does not fit snugly in the groove will perform poorly. I wonder if it is feasible to put threads on that end of the HPOP to use a threaded collar instead.
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Ive thought about those. The only thing that concerns me is I've had some ratchets that use those to retain the anvil, and the avils always wobble/are held in less tight with spiral retainers vs a snapring.
I guess I could compare the thickness of the spiral retainer with the snap ring and see how close it is.
I guess I could compare the thickness of the spiral retainer with the snap ring and see how close it is.
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Laughing Gas
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Laughing Gas
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I’m hoping a speedy restock from ARP. My block is done, I have I believe everything ordered or sitting at the house already and I’m only waiting on rod studs and main studs. With my luck they’ll ship after I have surgery so everything will have to sit and wait a month or more.
Glad you’re getting everything lined up and together. If you feel like I do about mine you sure miss your truck.
Glad you’re getting everything lined up and together. If you feel like I do about mine you sure miss your truck.
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Laughing Gas
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If you have a pile of money just laying around you can get the rod bolts from International and the main bolts+girdle from CNC. Last I heard from ARP they were projecting August... dunno if that's slipped since.
Yeah it'd be nice to have two working vehicles again, especially since the Hyundai's engine seems to be destroying itself.
Yeah it'd be nice to have two working vehicles again, especially since the Hyundai's engine seems to be destroying itself.
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I’m hoping a speedy restock from ARP. My block is done, I have I believe everything ordered or sitting at the house already and I’m only waiting on rod studs and main studs. With my luck they’ll ship after I have surgery so everything will have to sit and wait a month or more.
Glad you’re getting everything lined up and together. If you feel like I do about mine you sure miss your truck.
Glad you’re getting everything lined up and together. If you feel like I do about mine you sure miss your truck.
Laughing Gas
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Definitely holler if something comes up. I was debating going with the CNC girdle and getting the studs with it. When I talked to BitterRoot, they were told from ARP June/July so hopefully early. I need the truck together for a camping trip the first of august. Obviously earlier would be better but I don’t want to rush the process. This time I will make certain everything is done exactly how I want it and I won’t have to redo anything, atleast not to laziness.
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I wouldn’t expect anything early with the current supply chain issues. You’re more likely to end up with additional unexpected delays. I work in manufacturing and this has been life over the last couple of years.
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Laughing Gas
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As if I wasn't doing enough non-stock stuff on this engine, I've a line on a Horton electromagnetic fan clutch.
It comes with a normally open 210-198 degree switch... not sure if that'll pair well with my stock thermostat or if it'd be better to get the NO 205-193 switch?
It comes with a normally open 210-198 degree switch... not sure if that'll pair well with my stock thermostat or if it'd be better to get the NO 205-193 switch?
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As if I wasn't doing enough non-stock stuff on this engine, I've a line on a Horton electromagnetic fan clutch.
It comes with a normally open 210-198 degree switch... not sure if that'll pair well with my stock thermostat or if it'd be better to get the NO 205-193 switch?
It comes with a normally open 210-198 degree switch... not sure if that'll pair well with my stock thermostat or if it'd be better to get the NO 205-193 switch?
I have one from a bus engine I bought awhile back. Maybe I’ll make time to install it when I get around to swapping my engine out..... At the current rate, you’ll be done by then and providing feedback on all of your mods!
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Laughing Gas
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I don’t know which switch is best, but an on-demand fan should definitely increase POWER and MPG.
I have one from a bus engine I bought awhile back. Maybe I’ll make time to install it when I get around to swapping my engine out..... At the current rate, you’ll be done by then and providing feedback on all of your mods!
I have one from a bus engine I bought awhile back. Maybe I’ll make time to install it when I get around to swapping my engine out..... At the current rate, you’ll be done by then and providing feedback on all of your mods!
For the fan clutch this guide is the most complete one I can find. Will probably be adhering to most of it: https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/...n-drive.105255
Picked up exhaust manifolds, turbo housing, and pistons from the ceramic shop. They did an absolutely beautiful job. No more rust concerns, and hopefully some tangible efficiency gains.
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Just be aware that injector more fuel, does not usually lead to more mpg. In order for that you would have to refrain from using that 400hp. That said, your setup seems like it should be very efficient overall