Quote Originally Posted by ScottyDoggs View Post
one word of advice, stop buying little stuff from zzp. theres nothing special about their simple parts that you cant buy on line or local for cheaper. if you need performance parts then buy em, but gaskets and stuff, no way id buy them from there. to over priced, like its gold plated lol

back to the pan, if you didnt rtv the pan and the block then sandwich the gasket in rtv, its will leak again likely.

whats the plan for a tranny?
Yea I wasn't really jazzed about any of ZZP's parts. I just wanted a whole gasket set with the aluminum carriers and ZZP had everything, including seals in one package so I just went for it.
I recently discovered intense and may be getting some parts from them. But really I don't think there's anything else I'd need. Other than a tune.

The pan hasn't been fully installed yet. I didn't consider RTV but I think I will definitely add some seeing as these engines love to leak apparently. Would you suggest using RTV on the rocker cover gaskets as well? probably get messy ha.

The trans is the Aisin AR5 5 Speed from the Pontiac Solstice. I found that a 1997 Dodge Dakota Bell housing has GM's 60* pattern and the Aisin's pattern (same as a supra trans) So the engine bolts right up to that trans.
The only issue I have is the input shaft on the trans is a hair too short. I'm looking to maybe shave the ends of the bell housing a bit to get it closer. Might need to end up cutting it and welding it shorter...

Quote Originally Posted by SgtMarshal View Post
have you considered doing an intercooler, heads, or a cam? that L67 will make a lot more power if you do all the above.
I have looked into those things, but the ultimate plan is turbo or twin turbo. I was more after the beefier rods and lower compression than the supercharged bit, But because it's supercharged it'll have more power from the get go so thats why I'm running it that way for now.

As I build the car I can leave it supercharged and enjoy it and as I get more money I can build a proper turbo setup for it. I may put some money into building the internals as well... either way once it's turbo'd it'll definitely be intercooled, and I may look at a cam and/or rockers to get a better power range out of it.
Right now I figure the 3.3" pulley, 42# injectors and meth injection should keep things fairly safe and still pretty fun. Hopefully I don't run into too much KR with this setup.