Livernois Motorsports Powerstorm 3.5L Race Series Engine Build!

[Macgyver]

So if one was inclined to because they have the money. Could this motor be used in a DD ?

 

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So if one was inclined to because they have the money. Could this motor be used in a DD ?

You definitely could use one of our built Powerstorm Race Series blocks in your daily driver!

 

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The block is mounted and ready to start the cutting process. We will start by making a shelf for the deck brace to sit on before it is trimmed.

 

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The first few passes from the drill have been made. As you can see, we are moving our way around the block until we are at the correct height and depth for the deck braces to fit perfectly.

Next, we will be press fitting the deck braces in and cutting the excess metal out of the way.

 

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The first deck is in! After the press fit is complete, we will rotate the block to the other side. At that time, we will cut the block for a shelf and add the second deck brace.

 

[TopherSho]

The first deck is in! After the press fit is complete, we will rotate the block to the other side. At that time, we will cut the block for a shelf and add the second deck brace.

I assume this is to keep the block from excessive flexing? with 600+ TQ ?

 

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The first deck is in! After the press fit is complete, we will rotate the block to the other side. At that time, we will cut the block for a shelf and add the second deck brace.

I assume this is to keep the block from excessive flexing? with 600+ TQ ?

Yes these will help with flexing but it is an overall strengthening tool for the motor. Increased rigidity and even better cooling with added cooling holes.

 

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Deck number 2 is in with a little help from some Permatex high temp sleeve retainer to stay locked in place for the cutting phases.

 

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Both deck braces are in. We're calling it a night and will be back tomorrow morning to cut and deck the block.

 

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Another early morning in the machining area. The first deck brace has been shaved away to reveal the cylinders. Next, we have to cut the deck flat to ensure a level field for the head gasket and head.

 

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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.

 

[SHOdded]

I guess it is custom to every build.  Possibly to take into account manufacturing tolerances?

 

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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!

 

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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!

 

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

 

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More photos

 

[SHOdded]

Like all that glitter, LOL!

 

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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.

 

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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.