Vice Grip Garage Duster Engine Build Biography, LS 318 part 1 

We try to do our best on every project!

You and me both!

Thank you! I try my best!

Thank you!

Glad you think so!

They were doing the best they could with what they had, I don't blame them!

​@@paragonengines1924 Do you have any data on how this would work on a big block mopar?

@@henrymeynier5072 I don't. I have heard it would but haven't looked into it.

Good point! I'll be using that tip on the next program!

It would be a nice upgrade!

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Quite busy! It was a fun project!

@paragonengines1924 great we await the next videos

Mainly because there don't really have anything that is available in an 11" diam for a reasonable price. Also, every time I wanted to switch between cutting aluminum and cast iron, I would have to change all of those inserts or have 2 cutters.

Who's "will" are we trying to reinvent? I'm not a lawyer...

You bet!

Thank you very much!

Yeah, it was a little TOO wet!

The chips always take up more space than you would think!

You bet! it's a nice one!

It happens to the best of us! Thank you!

Let's hope she's straight!

she needed some custom lighting tubes to match!

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Yes it does require some different parts, but if you are already rebuilding the motor, they aren't a big change.

Longer valves is something magnums need anyway tho right?

@@henrymeynier5072 the problem I had was availability of a valve with an overall length and tip height that would package a 1.7" or greater valve spring installed height, which was going to be costly when considering offset retainers, and/locks to fit a different set of valves. Then there was the issue of geometry; as you lengthen the OAL of the valve the termination point of the fulcrum is raised, and the length of the rocker becomes too long, bringing the contact point on the stem much further out. The 59* lifter angle doesn't help either, but isn't as critical. After initial measurements I decided it was a better option to retain the OE length valves and cut the seat down .050" as there was plenty of material between the seat and water jacket/runners. Good enough for a street cam and supporting valvetrain.

Not at the moment! I know less than zero about those, but I appreciate the consideration!

Thank you!

Thanks for watching!

She is, ain't she!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks! It's quite a unit!

Around 10.5:1.

More to come!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much!

Glad it was helpful!

Will do! I appreciate the support!

I'd rather hear shop sounds, like when I used to work in a shop. Might have the game on a radio...

I forgot to sound level the music track, I'll do better next time!

Thanks 👍

Thank you!

I hope so! Thank you for the support!

Thanks buddy! It was the right time to get back into it!

It's bluetooth too! I have a video on it if you have more interest!

They do make some decent power!

Could have, but that wouldn't be any fun!

Well basically the 632 that GM came out with. I'd like to mess with one of those and wee what could be done!

@@paragonengines1924 imagine a hemi head on a big block chevy i have an idea that could possibly eliminate camshafts all together and allow unlimited power to be built , its too bad auto manufacturers are stuck chasing their tails doing what the other guy does. there is so so many things that could be done

No kidding!

Thanks! it's a good one!

Will do!

Good info!

ummm, ok?

I appreciate it!

you're welcome!

Thank you!

It doesn't really affect the boring process. plus, I wouldn't have enough room to clear it in the machine.

Because it has similar specs to an LS1 and uses LS rockers.

Did you ever that turd started?

It did have plenty of oil pressure so it wasn't considered an issue!

@@paragonengines1924 I’m sure it’s not too much of an issue, especially with oils as good as they are now. I’m still biased by memories of tearing down pushrod-oiled Chevies and Fords in the 70s and finding 12 of 16 pushrods plugged solid with hard packed oil sludge compared to high mileage 318s and 383s that still oiled all the rockers evenly through the shaft system.

Glad you enjoyed it!

It got a torque plate when it was honed!

Surface roughness in microns I think. Instrument appears to be on Ra (Average Roughness) setting.

I have some other videos on it, but that is a profilometer. It measures how smooth the surface finish is. The "18" measurement is microinch Ra.

@@paragonengines1924 Thank you for answering I was being lazy I googled it

If you are talking about when I am measuring the bores, the monkey holding the camera cant hold a bore gauge straight at the same time! The second 2 measurements are the top and bottom of the cylinders, which were within a few tenth's.

YeS, We KnOw It'S aN "LA". I will take your auditory expertise into consideration!

Could be, if it was slow...