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There really isn't one Mike, torque specs are readily available and my ARP main studs and head bolts came with their own. 08 and earlier 5.7 and 6.1 stuff interchanges except the bolt pattern on the reluctor wheels. If you use Eagle or Apache heads you have to use their rockers, pushrods and valve covers because I THINK the stands are taller. I'm using a 4.05" crank in a 6.1 block and found out I had to grind for rod bolt clearance under #8 only AFTER I had the block prepped and cam bearings installed, so now I get to tank it, paint it and get cam bearings installed AGAIN. I'll take a pic when I get a chance.
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I'm kinda from the train of thought "bore only as needed" although I have not seen a split cylinder wall. You can get good pistons in .010 over increments and my block got clean with a .010 over at 4.065. I havent seen anyone go past .030-.035 over without sleeves though either.
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I have a 6.1 crank in a 5.7 block. You must use the tone wheel that came with the crank. A 6.1 tone wheel wont fit a 5.7 crank.
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5.7 and 6.1 are same stroke, so you would gain a forged crank using the 6.1 and its wheel. The rod lengths are the same as well. You can get rods in stock length, 6.242 IIRC, from a few different vendors like Molnar,K1 and Callies. Pay close attention because 99% of them use a .927 SBC pin instead of the stock .984. You can also get them in Chevy journal sizes like 2.0" which is what is going in mine,im not 100% sure but I think stock is 2.10 or 2.125. You can price a few things from these guys http://www.flatlanderracing.com/
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The 5.7 (non-VVT) blocks are a good choice. Just be sure to sonic test the bores. It took me 3 blocks to find one I felt was acceptable. There was obviously quite a bit core shift when these were made.
As far as boost limits on stock head bolts and gaskets - we've taken a completely stock 6.1 engine to 28psi with no sign of head lifting. This doesn't mean I'd build a purpose built engine with this configuration - just relaying the strength of the stock setup. Go with head studs and Cometics.
Modern Mopar Forum is a good place for full tilt Gen III Hemi info if you don't mind the drama.
Here's a link to a thread on pushing a stock 6.1 to the limits:
http://modernmoparforum.com/topic/12184-...e-photos-added/
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The 5.7 (non-VVT) blocks are a good choice. Just be sure to sonic test the bores. It took me 3 blocks to find one I felt was acceptable. There was obviously quite a bit core shift when these were made.
As far as boost limits on stock head bolts and gaskets - we've taken a completely stock 6.1 engine to 28psi with no sign of head lifting. This doesn't mean I'd build a purpose built engine with this configuration - just relaying the strength of the stock setup. Go with head studs and Cometics.
Modern Mopar Forum is a good place for full tilt Gen III Hemi info if you don't mind the drama.
Here's a link to a thread on pushing a stock 6.1 to the limits:
http://modernmoparforum.com/topic/12184-...e-photos-added/
What I'm looking to build wont use much boost.. maybe
15-20 psi max.. it'll be a stand alone injected with
either a single or twins with intercoolers.. just
a street/strip ride that will only run 10.0 in a
2900# Rampage... I'll most likely get the engine in
and running then mock up for the turbo/s and see what
will fit... nothing fancy for power
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The 5.7 (non-VVT) blocks are a good choice. Just be sure to sonic test the bores. It took me 3 blocks to find one I felt was acceptable. There was obviously quite a bit core shift when these were made.
As far as boost limits on stock head bolts and gaskets - we've taken a completely stock 6.1 engine to 28psi with no sign of head lifting. This doesn't mean I'd build a purpose built engine with this configuration - just relaying the strength of the stock setup. Go with head studs and Cometics.
Modern Mopar Forum is a good place for full tilt Gen III Hemi info if you don't mind the drama.
Here's a link to a thread on pushing a stock 6.1 to the limits:
http://modernmoparforum.com/topic/12184-...e-photos-added/
What I'm looking to build wont use much boost.. maybe
15-20 psi max.. it'll be a stand alone injected with
either a single or twins with intercoolers.. just
a street/strip ride that will only run 10.0 in a
2900# Rampage... I'll most likely get the engine in
and running then mock up for the turbo/s and see what
will fit... nothing fancy for power
You wont need boost to run 10.0 at that weight with a Gen III Hemi. We have a customer with a 3700 pound 4 door, 7L running 10.30 NA. There's several others out there doing the same or close and many daily drivers weighing 4200#'s running high 10's NA.
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Yes it is. Its just an oil tunnel that merges the rear oil drainback at the rear of #8 to the drainback between #6 and #8. Even if you went through, it would just drainback at the breach instead of through the 6-8 drainback.
thanks