More Nurburgring Fun...

[Tim_M]

Took a bit of research and coordination...to locate an in-stock OEM LT1 block and a company vendor that would ship overseas a preferred company (or get slammed with $700 import German fee!).

Nonetheless, package is en-route at $325 to cross the ocean. Seems pretty darn reasonable!

[Tim_M]

Few parts are starting to arrive...

Displacement on Demand plugs - Chevrolet equips my car with all the hardware, but doesn't trigger it in the ECU (assembly line efficiencies, likely), but the lifters that are part of the DOD are monsters and likely the reason why this engine didn't want to rev past 6550 at times. These plugs block the passages so normal camshaft lifters can be employed:



And a bit of a splurge - aluminum diverter in place of the OEM plastic barbell:

[Tim_M]

And arrival via air freight! Rather quick IMO and no 29% up charge to the Germans!:



Was concerned about the transporting to my residence as we only have the most useful car in the world - Honda Jazz...but it swallowed it with room to spare:



Also received notice the 416 rotating assembly finally shipped...

[Tim_M]

Got a chance to pop open the crate...

Part number:



Cover off:



Work of art! I weighed it...112 pounds block only. So much easier on the back than the cast iron Gen I/III SBC blocks I've lugged around!:



Cam bearings already installed:



Cylinder standard 4.065 bore hatch:



Interesting it is 'missing' the cross main bolts, but does have a few plugs:

[Tim_M]

Ordered on Black Friday following Thanksgiving...arrived today!

Weighty/sizeable packages arrived...balanced 416 CU IN rotating assembly!



K1 rods and standard bore Wiseco 10.5 to 1 pistons:



Love machined parts - works of art:



Came with rod and main bearings as well along with a lower timing gear.

[Native]

Gotta love new toys!

[Tim_M]

Steve...yes sir!

And more:

C5R timing chain from Katech:



And rev capable Johnson 2110K Lifters replacing the OEM DOD lifter monstrosities (slightly larger diameter to combat low oil pressure issues):

[Tim_M]

Not always good when a cover is purchased...longer term project!

[Tim_M]

Some progress on the Evo means we can refocus on the American job...located appropriate hardware for the bellhousing (two sizes of metric)...so block is on the stand:



Lifting was not tough! Awesome aluminum construction...