An Engine is an Air Pump – Head Selection
Now that we have an entire rotating assembly to pump air, and a full valvetrain to control when that air is pumped, it's time to actually get the air in…
The Brain and The Train, PT 2.
In the second half of the valve train discussion, we're discussing the "brain" of the valvetrain - the cam. I'll also cover lifters since a cam and its lifters need…
The Brain and The Train, PT 1.
At this point, the "short block" is done - the block, rods, crank, and pistons are all installed and ready to go. From a cost and weight perspective, the engine…
Pistons Part 2 – Installing the Pistons / Rods into the Engine
This is part 7 of many in Limitless’ engine build. – be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. With the pistons assembled, we can install them into the…
Piston Prep – A Frustrating Exercise in Twisting Metal Rings
This is part 6 of many in Limitless’ engine build. – be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. Prepping the pistons for installation basically involves hanging them on…
File Fitting the Piston Rings
This is part 5 of many in Limitless’ engine build. – be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. A ring filing tool is critical for, well, filing rings.…
Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Crank Cleaning Cleaning…
This is part 4 of many in Limitless' engine build. - be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. A nice, spotlessly clean block, with a crank…
Machine Shops – Your Partner in Crime!
This is part 3 of many in Limitless' engine build. - be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. Doug and Dougie at Competition Automotive are *awesome*.…
Parts Selection – Over 500 ways to Screw Up!
This is part 2 of many in Limitless' engine build. - be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. Pictures - my AFR heads! They were technically…
Engine Building 101 – Plan *Everything*
This is part 1 of many in Limitless' engine build. - be sure to check out the rest of the posts there. Quick foreword - the engine in the pic…