1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Rebuild + Details

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TDW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All of my hi-po engines have solids. They do not need to be adjusted all the time. I have 5000 miles on a 427, with only one valve lash. My bone stock L78 has thousands of miles on it too, with no valve lash in years. Even my old 392 Hemi hasn't needed a lash yet. </div></div>

I agree 100%

Dan

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Ok Guys,
I am going with <span style="color: #FF0000">Solid lifters</span>.
Still havent ordered my cam,lifters,rockers,pushrods etc...
so lots of time to order the parts.
Here is the original Distributor restored by Jeff Dotterer with certificate.
Also photos of my Original Alternator.
Yesterday i was busy restoring the Wiper Washer Motor which came out fantastic,i will post photos later of that piece.

Question, Does anyone know what the &quot;DSL&quot; logo means on the Waterpump to Alternator bracket?
Also why does this bracket have a special fitting in it,is it a support hole for the smog pump?

[Donnie]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Monday night i hired my engine builder and i decided to go with Roller rockers and lifters for better durabilty from the engine. I will also be using Flat top pistons to achieve a compression ratio of 10-1 or 10-5 as i want to run 94 premium gas from a gas station without always putting in an additive.
I will also install the Pretronix kit under the stock distributor cap.
The stock dimple rods will be used again and i all ready Sold the Used pistons a few weeks back. </div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">I wouldnt change any of this. if you have your distributor set up right you wont have any problems.</span>

[Steven J]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Question, Does anyone know what the &quot;DSL&quot; logo means on the Waterpump to Alternator bracket? </div></div>

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[Donnie]

Also why does this bracket have a special fitting in it,is it a support hole for the smog pump?

<span style="font-weight: bold">its a bushing, so the alt. belt lines up.</span>

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Thank you Donnie and Steve for that Info.

Donnie i am sticking to build the motor just like that &quot;quote&quot; i stated but will use the solid lifters though.
Nothing can change my mind about the flat top pistons and lower compression though, last motor i had running in there was a pain in the a@@ with the 11:25 to 1 compression, car would not run right with 94 octane and every fill up for gas i had to mix about 25$ worth of Very High Octane just to get the right gas. I really hated bringing that Cherry can in my trunk and paying $125 for each fill up.
At least with the Original LS6 rebuilt to my tastes i can drive in peace and just go to the gas station to get gas like everyone else. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[TDW]

Are you going to use roller-tipped rocker arms? I like them myself.

[m22mike]

Have you looked at using soids with the EDM oiling hole ? Cheap insurance.
Tibor did is own EDM holes, spoiled brat.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Like these
http://www.compcams.com/catalog/COMP...11_278-279.pdf

[quik9r]

EDM is a great idea. Who did you hire to build the motor?

Quik9r

[XXXGoldL34M20]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TDW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you going to use roller-tipped rocker arms? I like them myself. </div></div>

Yes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you looked at using soids with the EDM oiling hole ? Cheap insurance.
Tibor did is own EDM holes, spoiled brat.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Like these
http://www.compcams.com/catalog/COMP...11_278-279.pdf </div></div>

Yes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: quik9r</div><div class="ubbcode-body">EDM is a great idea. Who did you hire to build the motor?

Quik9r </div></div>

The motor builder is a local guy here in Bolton Ontario, His name is Gus and he has done a lot of motors that are friends of mine and nothing but good has been said about his work [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]