Re: 74Malibu383 Build

by 77mali Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:12 pm

dynchel wrote:Maybe they have a good rep where you are from, my company has had more issues with their reman engines, we had installed a rebuilt 350. A week later it was back because the rocker stud pulled out. I just showed this to our master tech & he said personally he had three bad experiences with jasper products. Just my .002.

They have a facility near me, don't know if they rebuild there or send to Indiana but I can't imagine that's the case (freight is a killer). I've had the same mechanic work on my daily's for years & he always uses them for "stock" motors and claims they do a good job.

74Malibu383 wrote:Thanks for the link. I think when the time comes I'll be calling Moser for a 9", and I hope my 4L80E holds up!

Moser is prob better though. Let us know how the trans hold up! I'd be curious to see. Did you get the "720R" version of the 572?

by pila Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:47 pm

The 4L80 is/was used in 1 ton Chevy vans, and it's supposed to be tough, which I figure you will find out ! Very Happy

by 74Malibu383 Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:50 am

No, I went with the ZZ572 620 flavor. I want to throw some boost at it, and the 720R is way to high compression to do that.

My 4L80 was built by a good friend. I bought all the upgradeable hard parts, so we shall see!

by 74Malibu383 Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:15 pm

Well... making progress.... slow progress, but progress none the less.
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by Limey SE Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:14 pm

Man Malibu that's Just pure positive energy Man I couldn't imagine that with boost that's going to crazy fast

by switchbiker Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:04 am

Looking good!!! I agree on Moser for the 9", best company IMO.

by thatfnthing Fri Apr 10, 2015 8:51 am

That is going to be way too much fun. Smile

by 74Malibu383 Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:32 pm

Is anything ever TOOOO much fun?

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by Limey SE Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:28 pm

OOHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY I think I just wet myself and not by anything I was drinking <?>

by Limey SE Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:28 pm

May I share this on my FB page Brian ?

by 74Malibu383 Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:33 pm

Don't see why not.

by Limey SE Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:54 pm

Um Brian I think we have to make some engine size changes to your Name ???

by pila Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:01 pm

He's only about 189 cubic inches off ! Very Happy

by 74Malibu383 Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:14 pm

= Sleeper mode

by 74Malibu383 Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:27 pm

Been plugging away slowly. Shocking... nothing fits. Couldn't find any headers off the shelf that fit very well. They all hung down way too low. So, I gave Dan Lemons a call at Lemons headers. He was awesome. He built a set of 2 1/8" headers and tacked them for me. After install, there were a few tubes that hit pretty bad. So, I cut a bunch of holes and slots in them, took a bunch of photos and sent them back. He made the requested modifications, still only tack welded them, and back to me for round 2. They were super close to fitting at this point, so I requested a couple more changes. Round 3 fit great, so I sent them back to him for a final weld. Talk about doing a great job. Wish I could weld like this guy!!!! He even beveled the edges of every tube at the collector and the flange.

So.... Here's some header porn for you! Photos don't do them justice. They are super nice.
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by 77mali Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:13 pm

OK...those are friggin' SWEEEEEET.

by driveit Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:29 am

Nice!!!

by 74Malibu383 Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:07 pm

Decided to get rid of the orange valve covers as well. Here's a photo... one down, one to go.
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by 74Malibu383 Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:44 pm

Been a while since I've posted, but here's a quick up date.
- Took the 572 out and sent it over to the engine shop for some ARP2000 studs and bolts to be installed.
- Drilled and installed bungs for the injectors in the intake, and had some custom fuel rails made.
- Installing a 28 circuit Painless Wiring harness (I would say slightly more than painless.....)
- Installed power windows.
- Installing the Dominator ECU with DIS system. (This is an awesome piece, but it is a ton of work.)
- Installed an Aeromotive Dual Stealth Fuel system into a new fuel tank.
- Upgraded fuel line to mostly 1/2" hardline and PTFE hose from tank to hardline, and hardline to fuel rails.
- Installing a VaporWorx fuel controller to run a returnless fuel system.
- Put the engine back in the car. (Hopefully for the last time)

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by Limey SE Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:32 pm

Brian I think I speak for a lot guys/gals here when I say I cant wait to see this Beast fire up again with this new set up !

by 1973montec Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:13 pm

omy

by pila Wed Nov 25, 2015 6:04 pm

Far out !! Very Happy

Beautiful !

by ant7377 Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:53 pm

Wow great!! Gonna haul A$$ for sure!

by thatfnthing Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:57 am

That's gonna be awesome. Thirsty, but awesome. Smile

by 74Malibu383 Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:13 pm

Thanks you! Yes, most likely going to be pretty thirsty. Hoping the fuel injection helps when cruising, but not holding my breath.

I spent a ton of time in the garage Saturday, but sure didn't seem like I accomplished much. Then I realized I spent over an hour making a wiring harness for the fuel pumps that no one will EVER see.
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