
We've been restoring a 1969 Camaro at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop and when it came time to address the powerplant, we dertermined that the existing engine would benefit from a rebuild and freshining with some new internal goodies from ARP, COMP Cams, and more.
This 6-part video series covers some tips and techniques for rebuilding any engine, but specifically assembling a small block Chevy V8.
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2 piece rear main seal install tips
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Checking Bearing Tolerances
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ARP Main Bolt Installation
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Bolt Torque Technique
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Main Cap Torque Technique
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Crankshaft Lubrication and Installation
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Resized Connecting Rods
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Installing Rings
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Lubricating Pistons for Installation
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Installing rings and piston and rods into block
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Installation tools
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Rod cap install tips
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Torquing rod bolts
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Camshaft installation
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Hydraulic roller retrofit camshaft install
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Timing gear & chain installation
- How to measure or “degree” the COMP Cams XE series hydraulic roller camshaft.
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How to degree the camshaft
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Installation tools
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Piston Stop
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Degree Wheel
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Checking piston to valve clearance
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Head Gasket Thickness
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Cylinder Head Installation
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ARP Head Bolt Installation
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Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence
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Installing / Changing Valve Springs
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COMP Cams Ultra Pro Magnum Steel Roller Rocker Arm Installation
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Rocker Arm Adjustment
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Eastwood Ceramic Engine Paint
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Final Painted Assembly
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Timing Cover
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Water Pump
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Harmonic Balancer
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Oil Pump Pickup Depth & Oil Pan
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Holley Finned Valve Covers
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Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold
PARTS USED:
Billet Timing Set |
COMP |
7100 |
Rocker Arm Adjusting Nuts |
COMP |
4604-16 |
Rocker Arms |
COMP |
1601-16 |
Pushrod Set |
COMP |
7809-16 |
Cam & Lifter Kit |
COMP |
CL12-423-8 |
Break-In oil |
COMP |
12/1/1590 |
Oil Pump Screen Assy |
NAPA |
224-14227 |
Oil Pump |
NAPA |
224-4146 |
Intermediate Shaft |
NAPA |
224-6146E |
Gasket Set |
NAPA |
FS7733PT-2 |
Gasket Set |
NAPA |
OS34509T |
Cam bolts |
ARP |
134-1001 |
Balancer bolt |
ARP |
134-2501 |
Head bolts |
ARP |
134-3603 |
Main bolts |
ARP |
134-5001 |
rod bolts |
ARP |
134-6003 |
Oil pump bolt |
ARP |
230-7001 |
ARP Accessory bolts |
ARP |
534-9501 |
Valve Covers |
Holley |
241-241 |
Cylinder Heads |
AFR |
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ARP Ultra Torque |
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Royal Purple Max Tuff |

We spend lots of time tuning cars at the V8 Speed & Resto Shop, and have learned a few things to help make dyno shop tuning sessions go smoothly. If you need help with a custom tune for you car, be it fuel injected or carbureted, feel free to contact our shop at 314.783.8325 or at http://www.v8speedshop.com/tune and we’ll be happy to discuss having our technicians tune your car on the chassis dyno. Read More to watch the videos for some tips from our crew!
The GM Connect & Cruise powertrain conversions have become very popular, and for good reason. They offer a matched engine and transmission combination delivering reliability, power, and economy, and this clean 1971 Chevrolet C10 pickup is going to be used as a daily driver, making it a perfect candidate for the Connect & Cruise upgrade. We've performed many LS swaps, and are looking forward to upping the power level on this truck to 480 HP and adding the electronic overdrive 4-speed automatic transmission. You can follow along in the photo gallery below, and if you'd like more information on a swap like this for your ride, click to contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop.
Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop to upgrade your ride!

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