/4 engine case prep/blueprinting???, what to do while taken apart??? Options

[Mueller]

Motor is completely apart, just needs to be cleaned....

This is what I have for it so far:
ARP "thru-case studs"
ARP "head stud kit"
(both above item bought from LN Engineering)

I also have a new Shadrek(sp??) Type 1 oil pump for it.

I know I have to do a few mods to the case for the oil pump, but other than that, what needs to be done.
I'm on a strict budget now, so I have to weed thru the
wants and needs and pick the more suitible item now.




Motor specs:
stock bore and stroke (2.0)
Flat top pistons (wiating for heads to figure out the compression, but I want in the low 9's)

stock 2.0 heads, but I will clean up the ports a little
(exhaust ports ceramic coated)

FK-10 cam (pretty aggressive cam, but motor will be Megasquirted, so that should be okay)

Eurorace Headers (not decided on muffler yet, street car, I don't want it too loud)

[Jake Raby]

Shuffle pinning cures a symptom. The condition can be corrected with proper modification of the case to ensure the bearing sits perfectly round in the center main bore- THEY DO NOT until modified.

I have shuffle pinned ONE TIV case in my life. Simply not needed.

Another BIG factor is the state of balance the engine is in, and who sets up the crush of the bearings to the crankshaft. i have found that factory settings are the worst known to man.

Just takes ALOT of trial and error!