My Engine build progress report.

[badassoldspower]

Since last discussed, I have received my engine and crank back from my machinist where I had the crank turned down .25mm and had the block cleaned, boiled and inspected, installed new cam bearings and honed the cylinder walls. I will be soon sending my pistons out locally for ceramic/moly coating. As of now my 3500 heads and intakes are all gasket match ported, along with the 3500 "header" style manifolds ported out as well. I will be running 2 inch off each exhaust bank, merged into 2.5 inch with no cat havent decided on muffler, but will have dual exiting.

 

At this time I have not decided on aftermarket valvetrain due to DHP powertuners are no longer produced.

 

All comments appreciated minus focus boy.

[19Cutlass94]

Even with the work that you are doing now, youll need to atleast tune the fuel trims. Buy an HPT. That investment will allow you to produce MUCH more power.

[badassoldspower]

Yeah Im safe on fuel trims, I can reflash my PCM at my dealership with 3400 info, and also I checked my fuel trim data today on the Tech 2 and im at maybe +1 or 2+ richen, My PCM has plenty of expansion capability.

[per0781]

i would still get a proper tune

[badassoldspower]

Yes it is a "Good" idea but i dont wanna dish out $500 on HPT software