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Engine Spec List? #3198416
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Does anyone have a good link to an itemized list of some sort for building a motor? I'm putting a new one together and want to list everything out to try and minimize the delays once I get rolling.

Thanks. wave

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Originally Posted by sixpakdodge
Does anyone have a good link to an itemized list of some sort for building a motor? I'm putting a new one together and want to list everything out to try and minimize the delays once I get rolling.

Thanks. wave

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Originally Posted by sixpakdodge
Does anyone have a good link to an itemized list of some sort for building a motor? I'm putting a new one together and want to list everything out to try and minimize the delays once I get rolling.

Thanks. wave

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Not what I meant...I'm looking for a "build" sheet/parts list.

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There is a list in AndyF's book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Max-Performance-Mopar-Big-Blocks/dp/1613250924 - I strongly recommend to buy it!

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I just do my own in a word doc.
I usually start with casting/forging numbers.
Then as machining/ building goes on I just record and note everything. I do format it in sections though.
It has come in handy many times. Looking back for a clearance, p/n , bobweight. etc.

I do have a saved form that I made years ago but I quit using it.

The old sheet I made took you through all the details (like a worksheet), Now I just record the end result/parts/measurements.

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I used to tell my students to make a good engine build list you have to first take apart the engine and measure every piece, compare to specs either stock or blueprint specs and then decide what parts are good to use as is, what parts must be reconditioned, or replaced. Then you assemble a build sheet and instructions for the machine shop. At least in my area machine shops are maxed out, and lead times are long, last thing you want is to miss parts that need machine work.

I also am a big advocate to run any combinations threw a good engine program just to see how it will work. With a special eye to what rpm range the engine will run and what fuel will be used. A good engine program calculates not only HP and torque but where in the rpm range it will be produced, cylinder pressures, idle vacuum, advance curve, fuel octane needs and fuel volume requirements.

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Originally Posted by DGS
There is a list in AndyF's book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Max-Performance-Mopar-Big-Blocks/dp/1613250924 - I strongly recommend to buy it!

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Thanks. That's pretty close to what I am looking for. Just trying to list everything out to make sure I'm not chasing missing parts. It's a new block, so no engine to disassemble and make a list.

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The engine parts list in my book covers all the big parts. There are some small gaskets and misc bolts that I didn't put down but that list should get you very close. If you're starting with a bare block and zero parts then you'll need to find things like oil pan bolts, rear main seal holder, oil slinger, distributor hold down, etc. Most people have that kind of stuff laying around but you might not if you have never built an engine and don't have any spare parts.

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Originally Posted by AndyF
The engine parts list in my book covers all the big parts. There are some small gaskets and misc bolts that I didn't put down but that list should get you very close. If you're starting with a bare block and zero parts then you'll need to find things like oil pan bolts, rear main seal holder, oil slinger, distributor hold down, etc. Most people have that kind of stuff laying around but you might not if you have never built an engine and don't have any spare parts.


Thanks. I have a lot of small gaskets, misc hardware and etc. Like I said, just trying to minimize starting assembly, and then finding something I forgot.







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