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bigc19 · 03-29-2019, 11:30 AM

Engine from my 09 is getting rebuilt. Wondering what you all would recommend to do to it while it's torn down. Not looking for rods/pistons as I'm not going to be putting down over 600, but any cost effective things to do while it's in pieces.
Trucks used for DD and towing a horse trailer right now. Has a 465 2nd gen swap
Thanks

bigc19 · 03-29-2019, 11:35 AM

Also, it will have headstuds, springs, and pushrods. Debating getting mild porting done, as well as maybe a cam. Unsure what else, if anything to look into

*Snedge* · 03-29-2019, 12:54 PM

Balance the rotating assembly.

bigc19 · 03-29-2019, 03:15 PM

Are main studs at all worth peace of mind, or no where near necessary for this mild of a build. I know not a requirement

Chassisman · 03-29-2019, 05:36 PM

Any head work is a good idea. A lot can be done in there.

Mark Nixon · 03-29-2019, 08:31 PM

ROD BOLTS.
Can't tell you how many Commonrail engines I've pulled down, where the rod bolts just didn't seem all that tight.

Mark.

bigc19 · 03-30-2019, 01:56 PM

Appreciate the replies so far all

bigc19 · 03-31-2019, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Nixon

ROD BOLTS.
Can't tell you how many Commonrail engines I've pulled down, where the rod bolts just didn't seem all that tight.

Mark.

With your saying the rod bolts, are you talking putting arp in, or just not reusing the original. I ask because I've been looking for upgraded, and 90% of the websites I've checked, the arps are only for 5.9. Any pointers in the right direction would be very helpful.
Thanks

03-29-2019, 11:30 AM	#1
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	Reliability upgrades Engine from my 09 is getting rebuilt. Wondering what you all would recommend to do to it while it's torn down. Not looking for rods/pistons as I'm not going to be putting down over 600, but any cost effective things to do while it's in pieces. Trucks used for DD and towing a horse trailer right now. Has a 465 2nd gen swap Thanks

03-29-2019, 05:36 PM	#5
Chassisman Name: Chassisman Title: Gator Out... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2016 Member`s Gallery Posts: 266	Any head work is a good idea. A lot can be done in there. __________________

03-29-2019, 08:31 PM	#6
Mark Nixon Name: Mark Nixon Title: No Savior among the flesh Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brownville, Nebraska Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,676	ROD BOLTS. Can't tell you how many Commonrail engines I've pulled down, where the rod bolts just didn't seem all that tight. Mark. __________________ If you or I did business like the PEOPLE in government do business, we'd be put in jail. Government is coercive. Anarchy: The state of existence where there are no masters & no slaves. Therefore, Anarchy means the ABSENCE OF SLAVERY, or, in other words, FREEDOM.

03-30-2019, 01:56 PM	#7
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	Appreciate the replies so far all Last edited by bigc19; 03-30-2019 at 01:57 PM. Reason: Big fingers

03-29-2019, 11:35 AM	#2
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	Also, it will have headstuds, springs, and pushrods. Debating getting mild porting done, as well as maybe a cam. Unsure what else, if anything to look into

03-29-2019, 12:54 PM	#3
Snedge Name: Snedge Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Pa. Member`s Gallery Posts: 18,859	Balance the rotating assembly.

03-29-2019, 03:15 PM	#4
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	Are main studs at all worth peace of mind, or no where near necessary for this mild of a build. I know not a requirement