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Rookie 10-13-2020 08:25 PM

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MILD THUNDER 10-13-2020 08:44 PM

$700 for one cam!?

SB 10-13-2020 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4761532)
$700 for one cam!?

A person the other year got a cast cam for that $$$&. :( Thus my questions on cam core type.

JaniH 10-14-2020 03:56 AM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4761517)
Is the cam core 8620 ? Cast ? Or ?

Also missed one of my questions. Why did he andy/or you feel worth to go with 2 different intake lobes ?

SADI cam core. I am not an expert, but i think the reason for two different intake lobes can be found from head flow numbers i posted before.

JaniH 10-14-2020 04:08 AM

Final engine specs. feel free to estimate power/torque

-Gm 502,gen6 block, bored 030 over, bores notched.
-Eagle forged crank
-Eagle 6.385 h-beam rods, l19 bolts
-Mahle -13cc dome powerpack forged pistons
-Comp ratio 9.5:1
-Quench: 0.037"
-Gm 360 casting peanut heads,ported, stock size 2,06"/1,72" ferrea stainless steel valves, intake flow with intake manifold, bad 273cfm @ 0.600" lift, good 283cfm @ 0.600" lift, exhaust 202cfm without pipe.
- Weiand street warrior 2123, dual plane intake
-Rochester q-jet 800cfm
-Crane gold 1.7 rockers
-Gm roller lifters
-Comp 930 valve springs

-Cam specs hyd roller
lobe lift adv .050" 0.200"
int
0.365" 287 228 146
0.375" 290 230 150
exh
0.354" 296 236 155
ICL=106
ECL=118
lobe=112

-Melling select series HV oil pump
-8qt marine oil pan
-merc thunderbolt ignition
-Stainless marine exhaust manifolds, 6" taller risers, vertical part of the riser extended 4" to silent choice diverters.
-Bearing clearances: mains 0.0031"(number 5=0.0039"), rods 0.0029".
-Piston to wall clearance: 0.0065"

TomZ 10-14-2020 07:49 AM

Use a ARP2000 rod bolt. The L19 rod bolt requires careful handling and cannot be exposed to moisture. You can't even touch it with your skin.

JaniH 10-14-2020 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by TomZ (Post 4761573)
Use a ARP2000 rod bolt. The L19 rod bolt requires careful handling and cannot be exposed to moisture. You can't even touch it with your skin.

Is it really that critical, sound crazy.

TomZ 10-14-2020 02:56 PM

Here's a link explaining everything you'd ever want to know about selecting rod bolts:

https://www.speed-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34831

For what you're doing you could even get away with the 8740 bolt/screw that comes standard with your rods and probably save $100.

TomZ 10-14-2020 03:00 PM

From that post on Speed Talk:

ARP 8740 chrome moly “connecting rod” bolt:
Yield strength = 180,000 psi
Tensile strength = 200,000 psi
Cost = $120.00 per set of 16 at Summit Racing Equipment, or about $8.00 each.
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ARP 2000 “connecting rod” bolt:
Yield strength = 180,000 psi
Tensile strength = 220,000 psi
ARP 2000 rod bolt material has twice the fatigue life of 8740 chrome moly rod bolt material.
Cost = $200.00 per set of 16 at Summit Racing Equipment, or about $13.00 each.
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ARP L19 “connecting rod” bolt:
Yield strength = 200,000 psi
Tensile strength = 260,000 psi
ARP L19 rod bolt material is subject to hydrogen embrittlement, and stress corrosion. It also cannot be exposed to any moisture, including sweat and/or condensation.
Cost = $200.00 per set of 16 at Summit Racing Equipment, or about $13.00 each.

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Looking at the L19 description, you can see that exposure to moisture is a problem for the material. Your oil will eventually contain some moisture. It has the capability of becoming a problem. A rod bolt and cap letting lose is never pretty.

JaniH 10-14-2020 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by TomZ (Post 4761639)
From that post on Speed Talk:

ARP 8740 chrome moly “connecting rod” bolt:
Yield strength = 180,000 psi
Tensile strength = 200,000 psi
Cost = $120.00 per set of 16 at Summit Racing Equipment, or about $8.00 each.
---------
ARP 2000 “connecting rod” bolt:
Yield strength = 180,000 psi
Tensile strength = 220,000 psi
ARP 2000 rod bolt material has twice the fatigue life of 8740 chrome moly rod bolt material.
Cost = $200.00 per set of 16 at Summit Racing Equipment, or about $13.00 each.
---------
ARP L19 “connecting rod” bolt:
Yield strength = 200,000 psi
Tensile strength = 260,000 psi
ARP L19 rod bolt material is subject to hydrogen embrittlement, and stress corrosion. It also cannot be exposed to any moisture, including sweat and/or condensation.
Cost = $200.00 per set of 16 at Summit Racing Equipment, or about $13.00 each.

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Looking at the L19 description, you can see that exposure to moisture is a problem for the material. Your oil will eventually contain some moisture. It has the capability of become a problem. A rod bolt and cap letting lose is never pretty.

ARP 2000 sounds great solution! what would be the arp part number for EAGLE H-beam 7/16" cap screw rods bolts, arp-20000?. what torque specs i should use with arp2000 bolts, rod manufacturer or bolt manufacturer?


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