Ok so reading everything I can on the Internet, Books, People and the Stars.. lol I have found some great ideas and not so great. I know a lot of people say I should have started with s different engine, well I am here to say if you build it right it should have surprising results. Here is the basic run down I have so far. All input is always welcome and encouraged.
I have had the heads rebuild with 7.3 rockers and quality valve parts and ARP head studs
The crank has been polished and waiting for balancing.
The block is ready to drop off at the machine shop; however I am not ready yet. Why, because I am not sure if I should just replace all the sleeves and leave it a 6.9, or bore it to a 7.3. I really have not found any answer to that question yet. Will I have a thin wall problem? What I have read is that my block is one to have if you want to rebuild for the 6.9, however what will happen if I cut them out? I did not see anything about doing this, does anyone know?
Mahle pistons and pins. I am sending the piston to Swain Tech coating for the best coating they have.
All the engine bearings will be Hypermax.
The cam and lifters are still on the thinking block, if anyone has a recommendation please let me know and I will research it.
The machine shop is going to balance the engine, clean the deck, line bore cam and crank.
I am still looking for a GREAT oil Pump and if possible a baffled oil pan for Off-Road
This block will be Turbo Charge and Inner cooler setup.
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