• 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Timing Chain Cover
    A new factory timing chain cover was installed using a 13mm socket and 3/8-inch drive ratchet.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Timing Chain Cover
    A new factory timing chain cover was installed using a 13mm socket and 3/8-inch drive ratc
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Felpro Oil Pan Gasket
    After installing the Federal Mogul and FelPro oil pan gasket...
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Moroso Shallow Oil Pan
    ...Bob aligned and secured the Moroso shallow oil pan with a 9/16-inch socket and 3/8-inch drive ratchet.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Moroso Shallow Oil Pan
    ...Bob aligned and secured the Moroso shallow oil pan with a 9/16-inch socket and 3/8-inch
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Aluminum Cylinder Heads
    The factory Vortec aluminum cylinder heads were removed from the block, then sent out to be polished.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Aluminum Cylinder Heads
    The factory Vortec aluminum cylinder heads were removed from the block, then sent out to b
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Cathedral Passages
    Before assembly, Bob polished each of the cathedral passages of the cylinder heads.
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Exhaust Ports
    Both the intake and exhaust ports were also polished.
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Crane Conical Valvesprings
    The new Crane conical valvesprings and intake and exhaust valves were staged and ready for assembly.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Crane Conical Valvesprings
    The new Crane conical valvesprings and intake and exhaust valves were staged and ready for
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Intake And Exhaust Valves
    The intake and exhaust valves were given a three-angle cut before installing them into their respective ports in the cylinder heads.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Intake And Exhaust Valves
    The intake and exhaust valves were given a three-angle cut before installing them into the
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Pushrods
    After pre-lubing and inserting the Crane roller lifters into the lifter bores, the pushrods were also inserted.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Pushrods
    After pre-lubing and inserting the Crane roller lifters into the lifter bores, the pushrod
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Valvespring Compressor
    A valvespring compressor was used to compress the valvesprings while installing the valvespring retainers and keepers.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Valvespring Compressor
    A valvespring compressor was used to compress the valvesprings while installing the valves
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Head Bolts
    A torque wrench was used to guarantee the correct lb-ft of the new head bolts. Never reuse old head bolts. They will not torque to the correct specs.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Head Bolts
    A torque wrench was used to guarantee the correct lb-ft of the new head bolts. Never reuse
  • 5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Roller Rocker Arms
    Crane aluminum 1.7 roller rocker arms were installed to increase the valve opening, allowing more air/fuel mixture to enter into the intake and exhaust ports.
    5 3L Vortec V8 Engine Buildup Roller Rocker Arms
    Crane aluminum 1.7 roller rocker arms were installed to increase the valve opening, allowi
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