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You will need to add the following:
*Machine, drill and tap for 4 bolt main caps (pretty pricey, you will also need a specialist machine shop to do this, not many run of the mill engine reconditioners have the facilities).
*Line bore and hone main tunnels (needs to be done for the 4 bolt main conversion).
*Balance job
*Clearance block for stroker (can be done diy if you're careful)
*Fit cam bearings
*Head studs
That's about all i can think of at the moment.
Those main caps sound like cheap junk to me for $125, i would definately invest in some decent 4 bolt caps. I'd rather stick with the factory 2 bolt mains than run cheap 4 bolters....
I'd also ditch the MACE cam kit and buy a cam of my choice then get it all tuned properly once it's up and running. I wouldn't use a generic tune, especially with a boosted engine running cast crank, rods and hyper pistons. The tune will need to be spot on to make it live.
I'd probably also spend the extra and invest in a pair of MLS head gaskets aswell.
I'll let you know if i think of any more
*Machine, drill and tap for 4 bolt main caps (pretty pricey, you will also need a specialist machine shop to do this, not many run of the mill engine reconditioners have the facilities).
*Line bore and hone main tunnels (needs to be done for the 4 bolt main conversion).
*Balance job
*Clearance block for stroker (can be done diy if you're careful)
*Fit cam bearings
*Head studs
That's about all i can think of at the moment.
Those main caps sound like cheap junk to me for $125, i would definately invest in some decent 4 bolt caps. I'd rather stick with the factory 2 bolt mains than run cheap 4 bolters....
I'd also ditch the MACE cam kit and buy a cam of my choice then get it all tuned properly once it's up and running. I wouldn't use a generic tune, especially with a boosted engine running cast crank, rods and hyper pistons. The tune will need to be spot on to make it live.
I'd probably also spend the extra and invest in a pair of MLS head gaskets aswell.
I'll let you know if i think of any more