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Livernois Motorsports Powerstorm 3.5L Race Series Engine Build!

Started by Livernois Motorsports, June 05, 2017, 02:44:21 PM

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Second side is cut! A few shavings but looks great. We will have to clean it up a bit before we start measuring and cutting for the sleeves.


J-Will

Wow.  Very manual process to get those deck braces in.
2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

SHOdded

I guess it is custom to every build.  Possibly to take into account manufacturing tolerances?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Livernois Motorsports

Quote from: SHOdded on June 15, 2017, 04:38:22 PM
I guess it is custom to every build.  Possibly to take into account manufacturing tolerances?

Correct, every block is not the same down to the thousandths so we have to use a different approach for fitting. We can make adjustments on the fly to make sure its a proper fit!

Livernois Motorsports

A couple measurements of the sleeves that will be going into the block before we start cutting. We measure before the cutting to find the exact bore size to get the correct sleeve to block interference. This will provide the exact fit we need!


Livernois Motorsports

Next step, start shaving away to make room for the new sleeves!


Livernois Motorsports


SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Livernois Motorsports

Block is out of cutting and getting cleaned up. We will be going through a few steps to get the freshly cut walls ready for the new sleeves before they are pressed in this afternoon. So far, it looks great! We can't wait for this project to come together.


Livernois Motorsports

After some persuasion the sleeves are in! We will be going back to the CNC machines to cut the lip off to make sure the deck is perfectly flat. 


SHOdded

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do these sleeves do?  And do you have pics of them prior to being put in place.  TIA.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

glock-coma

Quote from: SHOdded on June 20, 2017, 05:20:00 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do these sleeves do?  And do you have pics of them prior to being put in place.  TIA.
Post #35 has the sleeve exposed.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

Livernois Motorsports

Quote from: SHOdded on June 20, 2017, 05:20:00 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly do these sleeves do?  And do you have pics of them prior to being put in place.  TIA.

There are a few reasons why we choose to sleeve a block. The sleeves themselves will increase the bore strength which is key when more power is added. They are much stronger than the stock bore and will last for a much longer period with no shifting during load.

They also maintain the bores geometry for higher performance goals, improving ring seal and strength when you are adding massive amounts of hp and tq.

There is a photo in post #34 of the sleeve itself before it goes into the block.

Livernois Motorsports

We're back to the CNC machines this morning to deck of the extra bit of sleeve sticking from the top of the block. We want to ensure a flush fit between the deck, gasket, and head for a perfect fit.


TopherSho

Assuming the exhaust was re-worked to handle it.  What is the comfortable redline on these remanned blocks?
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction