so my top swap plans quickly got out of hand. i now have a bottom end torn down and an intense s2x cam in my barn. (yeah, i went ahead and bought it fellas) so, anticipating numerous questions, i'm starting a thread. current plans include to run said s2x cam with ported heads, either 105 or 150 springs, milled valve guides for clearance, ported blower, ported lim, and whatever fun parts i come across along the way. shooting to have the motor built next spring to the middle of summer, depending on money.
the concept is simple, it's (literally) the nuts and bolts of doing it. i planned on using the crank that was in the motor, but getting it re-ground due to it throwing a bearing. and then i found a chunk of crankshaft missing tonight, pics to come. i have another one, so we'll see. i'll probably have to go with the second one.
the question i have now is - the "clamps" that hold the crank in the block, is there any way to get those out without destroying them? also, what is the correct terminology for these parts? lol. i'm also assuming i'll need new crank and rod bearings, as well as new bolts, correct? what about piston rings? anything else i need to get to rebuild the bottom end?
Originally Posted by pacothetaco
