Our Xtreme 4X4 show needs a bad big block for their GM truck destined to go mud racing. We’ll give them one using some of the stoutest parts from the aftermarket.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Royal Purple Max-Tuff assembly lube.
ARP: Big Block Chevy head stud kit, main stud kit, 12 point stainless accessory kit.
Calico Coatings: CT-1 coated rod bearing and main bearing sets. Technically engineered to withstand extreme performance pressure. Used “X” series bearings to fit for the proper clearances.
Eagle Specialty Products: Chevy 572 rotating assembly, 4340 crankshaft, SRP forged aluminum dome pistons, 6.7 rods, main and rod bearings, balanced and ESP armor coated.
Edelbrock: Edelbrock/Musi Victor 24 deg. CNC ported BBC heads.
Edelbrock: Super Victor CNC machined BBC intake for 4500 Series carb.
Federal-Mogul Corporation: Head gaskets, oil pan gaskets, valve cover gaskets, rear main seal, complete set.
Highland Daytona Racing LLC: XT-1 Extreme Duty rear end housing, made of Swiss Duramax steel with Strange axles.
Jesel Inc.: Comp Series shaft mount rocker arms.
Loctite: Black RTV Silicone.
Lunati: Solid Roller; Rough idle. Good cam for 496 & ┬А┬У572 cubic inch motors with dominator style carburetors. Needs 5500 RPM stall converter or better, headers, 12.5:1 compression ratio or better and and 5.13 gearing. Works well with nitrous or in a blown application! 3/8″ PUSHRODS, (+) .300 taller mechanical roller lifters.
Moroso: BBC electric water pump and outlet for 1.75 hose.
Mr. Gasket: Oil filter spin-on adaptor.
Powerhouse Products: Pro Series timing degree wheel, magnetic base and dial indicator guages.
Quick Fuel Technology Inc.: 1250 CFM Drag Carb 4500 Series.
Stef’s Performance Products Inc.: Aluminum fabricated oil pan wet sump internal pump, high volume oil pump and pickup.
Summit Racing: Cast iron BBC cylinder head.
Summit Racing: Cloyes quick adjust timing set.
Total Seal: AP gapless top ring set, 1/16″, 1/16″, 3/16″ 4.567 bore, file fit.
World Products: Aluminum tall valve covers with Merlin logos.
World Products: Merlin III engine block 4.560 bore with splayed billet main caps.