Thread: Engine rebuild

Hi everyone

It's some time ago that i ask some questions regarding a engine rebuild form people that now were they are talking about (this is the place)
And now that i finely got the stuff i orderd from ZZP like.

1xRollmaster timing set Model: Double

1xValve Seals Option 1:Set of 12

1xEngine gasket kit Engine:L67 Option 1:add Felpro head gaskets

1xValve Spring Retainers Model:Modified steel

1xFront cover gasket Model:standard paper

1xThermostats Model:180

1xClevite 77 Bearings Option 1:Main bearings (standard)

1xClevite 77 Bearings Option 1:Rod bearings (standard)

1xPiston rings Size:standard bore rings

1xCrow Cams valve springs Model:130 lb CrowSprings

1xX-P HOT Cam

1xARP Head Studs for the 3800 Option 1:standard 6 point nuts 193-4001

1xSupercharger Coupler

1xEaton Rebuild Parts Model:M90 Option 1:Seal + snout and needle bearings

1xZZP Modular Pulley System Size:3.0 Color:Clear

1xHydraulic Roller Lifters By Competition Cams Model:OE-R 875


I send my blok to a shop to check and if needed do boring/honing on the cylinders.Got the engine 1 week later back and it looked real nice.
now i started to rebuild the engine and find out that the most bolts are Torque to yield ,and can't use the old bolts

What is the best way to. Do i need to use new stock replace bolts or
Order the arp main studs bolts with the arp connecting rod bolts
The thing is on the site of ZZP there is a text quote Block line boring is recommended after the install of main studs / Machine shop work on the rods is required when changing the rod bolts to avoid spinning a bearing

No, you are fine.

Yes you want a machine shop to assemble the bottom end. Whether you use stock new bolts or ARP. There are issues that arise when assembling that make parts no longer true and the motor dies quickly if it's not done correctly.

I believe Reptile has a set of bolts for the bottom end.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

No, you are fine.

Yes you want a machine shop to assemble the bottom end. Whether you use stock new bolts or ARP. There are issues that arise when assembling that make parts no longer true and the motor dies quickly if it's not done correctly.

I believe Reptile has a set of bolts for the bottom end.

Reptile has ARP Rod Bolts...but that's it.

Nice looking build. Take allot of pics and post as you build.

made a altenator bracket



need to find a other oil filter adapter this one wont fit ,i need one that goes up or goes next to the balancer



needs some work















this are some of the picture's of me taken it apart

I was told just to smooth up the runners in the heads and not to take out too much material. as far as the intake and S/C, if you are planning on running a S/C. see attached.

Also, if you want to do a front brake upgrade if your Fiero is 84-87 you can take the font brake hubs off turn them down on a lathe to fit Grand-AM brake rotors and calipers. And if you have a drill press you can cross drill the standard rotors and save allot of $$$.

Did you find an oil filter adapter?

96-99 Bonneville, Park ave, Riviera would have one that tucks under the balancer up by the oil pan angle.
2000+ of those same cars would tuck under by the oil pan side

I might. Lemme see about getting you some pics so you can tell if it looks good or not.

96-99 Bonneville


2000-05 Bonneville

the 96-99 I don't have a good pic on it. But it uses the standard steel pan and tucks up under the balancer.