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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

Some of you know about my problem at Thunder HIll a few months back. Things are starting to come together. Here are a couple of pics of the new motor.
Before Dan "Turbo50" came to pick everything up.

a couple weeks later and this is what he dropped off yesterday

I'm hoping to find time in the next week or so to drop this bad boy in. I cant wait to hear this thing start up.
I wanted to take this time to thank the following people.
1st off Dan "Turbo50" - All I got to say is this dude knows his shit. Thanks for taking the time to answer my countless questions, leading me in the right direction and ultimately building this engine. A stand up guy for sure that looks out for other enthusiasts.

JohnB - Thanks again bro for the over the phone tech support and helping me pick the right parts for the build.

CobraCoupe - Thanks for the block & crank. It was exactly what you said it was . A good seller and stand up guy.

Ian "SydeWaySix" & Greg "9cobra7" - Thanks for the positive encouragement. It was needed after the F'ed up day at the track. I was a little burned out on wrenching but they helped me get back on the right path.

I will keep updating as I go with a 1st start up video and shortly after that I'll get a Video of this thing on a Dyno getting tuned.

This site sometimes is over run with the BS in general talk but this proves that this site is full of real car guys that are willing to help one another, because thats what its all about.

THANKS!!!

[ July 24, 2011, 02:24 AM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

YES! YES! YES! This build is full of WINNING Jay! Good shit for sure! I told you bro...don't let the f'ed up engine end the beginning of your track career [Wink]

Good choice sending it off to a pro to build it too! You'll have a lot more confidence in it. [patriot]

Let me know when you start dropping it in and putting it all together. I'll be kind of busy these next couple weeks but if you're still wrenching after the weekend of July 2nd I'll be free! I want to help you get on the track asap! [Whoo Whooooo!]

Oh yea, dont get pissed off when that blingin' motor of your's gets all dirty [Razz]

[ June 22, 2011, 11:25 AM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]

Posted by SAV650HAB (Member # 10324) on :

nice! [patriot]

Posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep (Member # 5888) on :

saw this last week when I dropped off my block for Dan...very impressive little build. I am very surprised with the quality of those E-street heads....

oh BTW...if you find a grip of cash in the oil valley of the motor, please give it back to Dan..lol

[ June 22, 2011, 11:59 AM: Message edited by: C6Z06s_own_50Deep ]

Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on :

YEEEEEE

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep:
saw this last week when I dropped off my block for Dan...very impressive little build. I am very surprised with the quality of those E-street heads....

oh BTW...if you find a grip of cash in the oil valley of the motor, please give it back to Dan..lol

LOL, after my 10% Finders fee.

Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :

Nice very nice.. that was a quick turn aroud too.. atleast I know when my block blows into a million pieces I have a mad scientist to do my work quickly... keep us updated [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :

Nice bro! Can't wait to see it done and out at some meets

Posted by hes2quick (Member # 8916) on :

It's good to see that there are still some good people out there that will take a few minutes of there busy life to help another person out [patriot]

Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :

Looking good jason!!

Posted by CobraCoupe (Member # 7233) on :

Right on that was a fast turn around I wanna know what kind of power it's going to make!! Glad it's gonna be running cause it would still be in pieces at my house

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

I'd suggest taking this opportunity to throw on a canton 7qt road race baffled oil pan, no better time than now.

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
I'd suggest taking this opportunity to throw on a canton 7qt road race baffled oil pan, no better time than now.

No doubt cheap insurance on that beautiful 331. That's awesome news man and I think you picked the right cubes for open tracking too!
Just make sure your last little bit of work is a good tune and a nice little autometer water temp gauge, for looks of course [Wink]

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Return of the mack.... [worship]

[ June 22, 2011, 01:44 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]

Posted by Snakerider (Member # 1736) on :

Nice build you have going there Jason [Smile]

What happened to the old motor?

Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
I'd suggest taking this opportunity to throw on a canton 7qt road race baffled oil pan, no better time than now.

Posted by 2stangs69-91 (Member # 1951) on :

Nice! Did you go with the base E street heads or one of the other options. It should rip.

Posted by 89Saleen310 (Member # 5397) on :

Switch that oil pan out. I would hate to see you loose oil pressure on a turn with that new motor

Posted by SacNotch50 (Member # 7439) on :

nice job best luck on the build [worship]

Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :

Motor is looking good. how much power you looking at?

Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :

Looks good [patriot]

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
Motor is looking good. how much power you looking at?

I'm hoping for 340 hp 360 tq to the wheels with a tune. I would buy a oil pan but my motor money has dwindled. Only have enough left for some valve covers and a tune. I'm about 1k over budget.

[ June 24, 2011, 10:46 AM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]

Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :

nice! [patriot]

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

I'll loan you the money, get the freakin' pan! Pm me

Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
Motor is looking good. how much power you looking at?
I'm hoping for 340 hp 360 tq to the wheels with a tune. I would buy a oil pan but my motor money has dwindled. Only have enough left for some valve covers and a tune. I'm about 1k over budget.

Give me the Vette, and I will buy you a pan, [Wink]

Looks like a good build, and Dan is a great guy to deal with. What cam did you go with?

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Camara90:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by NorCalRydaz:
Motor is looking good. how much power you looking at?
I'm hoping for 340 hp 360 tq to the wheels with a tune. I would buy a oil pan but my motor money has dwindled. Only have enough left for some valve covers and a tune. I'm about 1k over budget.
Give me the Vette, and I will buy you a pan, Looks like a good build, and Dan is a great guy to deal with. What cam did you go with?

Crane 2031

Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :

OOOOHHH NOOO
jay with a 331? [Confused]

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

So i finally had some time to get some wrenching done. Here are some new pics. I got some small details left and it should be running by the end of the week.

[ July 18, 2011, 11:04 AM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]

Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :

Clean!!!

Posted by BackwardSnake (Member # 10857) on :

Looks great!

Posted by LX347hatch (Member # 8668) on :

that looks awesome , nothing like popping the hood and having something fresh under it.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

good shit Jay! That engine bay looks very nice! Can't wait to hear it running and see it back on the track [Whoo Whooooo!]

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

Thanks guys. This car has been sitting for 3 months with no motor. Now the front end looks like it has a lift kit. LOL, I hope it will settle back down. Im glad I took the extra time to lay down a coat of black satin in the engine bay, it make all the aluminum pop. How do you like my rattle can intake with 6 coats of clear? Im debating on a battery relocation kit and Off road X pipe. I hope to have a "1st start up" video in a few days.

Posted by 93Nacho (Member # 7506) on :

Nice work what paint did you use for the intake?

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

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Originally posted by 93Nacho:
Nice work what paint did you use for the intake?

I used "cast aluminum" Heat resistant Engine Enamel made buy Rust-Oleum. Followed up with the same brand clear. I used their high heat flat black on the headers after having them sand blasted to remove all contaminates. Supposably good up to 2000 degrees. We will see. The directions say to let it cure for a day or 2, I cant remember. I let it cure for almost a month. LOL

Posted by cali95gt (Member # 8940) on :

Very, very nice bro!!!!! I did my intake in the same finish. Only thing I did different was sand/smooth it out from the orginal casting then painted it.. It looked better than brand new, than it got all nicked up thanks to a fellow board member.... Dang this made me reflect, you blew your motor, ordered new parts, put it together, now dropped it in, all before I installed my blower lol..... Seems like that's what's next on my list thanks for the motivation..

Posted by copcar (Member # 10113) on :

The 2031 is a good cam for that application considering the Solo 1/open track day focus of the powerplant. That cam is very kind to valve train components. Perfect for long term mid to high RPM transition use.

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
Very, very nice bro!!!!! I did my intake in the same finish. Only thing I did different was sand/smooth it out from the orginal casting then painted it.. It looked better than brand new, than it got all nicked up thanks to a fellow board member.... Dang this made me reflect, you blew your motor, ordered new parts, put it together, now dropped it in, all before I installed my blower lol..... Seems like that's what's next on my list thanks for the motivation..

What goes around comes around. Motivation that is. I lost it and 1 time, a couple of members gave it back to me now its my turn.

Posted by Blk93Pony (Member # 10798) on :

Wow that things turning out real nice

Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :

That looks to pretty for the street now, put it back in the museum buddy [Razz]

Posted by trickflow211 (Member # 8503) on :

That baby needs some longtubes!!

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

Ok so I finally finished up today and turned the key. Motor sounds good and drives very smooth. I'll post up a Quick video tomorrow. Here are some pics of the motor complete. Thanks again to Dan "Turbo50", you da man!

[ July 24, 2011, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]

Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :

Looks sweet good work

Posted by 90fox5.0 (Member # 9338) on :

looks sick man

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

Nice! The 94-95 5.0's are really starting to grow on me.

Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :

Very nice jay! Good work getting it all put back together and running! I can't wait to see/hear/ride in it [Whoo Whooooo!]

Now break it in and sign up for some trackdays [dance]

Posted by 89Saleen310 (Member # 5397) on :

Looking good man

Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :

WOWA WEE WAH

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:

LOL, thanks for the round of applause.

Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :

Hey jay it's moe that thing is looking real clean bro I know you are hella excited I'll see you around it.. Thanks for the covers...

Posted by 1RaW93SvT (Member # 9151) on :

looks great!!!!

[Big Grin]

Posted by Snakerider (Member # 1736) on :

Nice work Jason [patriot]

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

This bucket running yet??

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

Yup! I have a appointment for tomorrow over at Nextgen for the tune.

[ July 29, 2011, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]

Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :

Jason your not winning

Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :

wow. looks really good. cant wait to see this thing on the track.

Posted by GTCONV86 (Member # 5385) on :

J YOUR ENGINE AND ENG BAY LOOK SWEET.GREAT WORK.ROBERT FROM S.J.HOPE TO SEE YOU RUN AT THE TRACK SOON.AWESOME WORK.

Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :

very nice lookin!!... where did u get the intake plate from? i got 1 but its a little 2 wide 2 bolt the fuel lines on...

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SSF 50:
very nice lookin!!... where did u get the intake plate from? i got 1 but its a little 2 wide 2 bolt the fuel lines on...

Intake plate? Are you referring to the intake spacer that goes between the upper and lower?

Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by SSF 50:
very nice lookin!!... where did u get the intake plate from? i got 1 but its a little 2 wide 2 bolt the fuel lines on...
Intake plate? Are you referring to the intake spacer that goes between the upper and lower?

Think he means the lift plate you used to stab the motor.

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

His neighbor made it.

U put down ur desired 340hp at the wheels with that tiny cam and intake jay?

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
His neighbor made it.

U put down ur desired 340hp at the wheels with that tiny cam and intake jay?

It doesn't look like I'm going to make it. He is still tuning trying to get me a few more night now I'm at 302hp and 355tq

Posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep (Member # 5888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
His neighbor made it.

U put down ur desired 340hp at the wheels with that tiny cam and intake jay?
It doesn't look like I'm going to make it. He is still tuning trying to get me a few more night now I'm at 302hp and 355tq

what type of dyno do they have?

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
His neighbor made it.

U put down ur desired 340hp at the wheels with that tiny cam and intake jay?
It doesn't look like I'm going to make it. He is still tuning trying to get me a few more night now I'm at 302hp and 355tq
what type of dyno do they have?

They have a Dyno Jet. They use SCT and Diablo.

Posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep (Member # 5888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
His neighbor made it.

U put down ur desired 340hp at the wheels with that tiny cam and intake jay?
It doesn't look like I'm going to make it. He is still tuning trying to get me a few more night now I'm at 302hp and 355tq
what type of dyno do they have?
They have a Dyno Jet. They use SCT and Diablo.

torque is there...must be the cam and intake holding it back...you've got a lot of power just waiting to be unraveled..

Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :

quote:
Originally posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by C6Z06s_own_50Deep:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
His neighbor made it.

U put down ur desired 340hp at the wheels with that tiny cam and intake jay?
It doesn't look like I'm going to make it. He is still tuning trying to get me a few more night now I'm at 302hp and 355tq
what type of dyno do they have?
They have a Dyno Jet. They use SCT and Diablo.
torque is there...must be the cam and intake holding it back...you've got a lot of power just waiting to be unraveled..

Agreed, but if it will r good for your application run it. Setup must have peaked low with all that runner length. I would for starters take off the intake spacer, and go to a smaller valve cover that can fit without it.

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

So is it an official RIP????

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
So is it an official RIP????

Yeah we are just waiting on the final word from the insurance company. It has taken a while. I'm looking for a clean Fox Body roller if you know of any. There is one on here, not sure if it sold yet but I'll jump on it as soon as I get the final word.

Posted by trickflow211 (Member # 8503) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:
Ok so I finally finished up today and turned the key. Motor sounds good and drives very smooth. I'll post up a Quick video tomorrow. Here are some pics of the motor complete. Thanks again to Dan "Turbo50", you da man!

Shit looks real good man!
Happy for u and glad to see ur back n runnin !
That thing is bouta rip !!
Turbo 50 for president !! [patriot]

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

quote:
Originally posted by trickflow211:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:
Ok so I finally finished up today and turned the key. Motor sounds good and drives very smooth. I'll post up a Quick video tomorrow. Here are some pics of the motor complete. Thanks again to Dan "Turbo50", you da man!

Shit looks real good man!
Happy for u and glad to see ur back n runnin !
That thing is bouta rip !!
Turbo 50 for president !!

You should maybe examine his sig and the last post a little closer.

Posted by trickflow211 (Member # 8503) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 50DADDY:

quote:
Originally posted by trickflow211:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:
Ok so I finally finished up today and turned the key. Motor sounds good and drives very smooth. I'll post up a Quick video tomorrow. Here are some pics of the motor complete. Thanks again to Dan "Turbo50", you da man!

Shit looks real good man!
Happy for u and glad to see ur back n runnin !
That thing is bouta rip !!
Turbo 50 for president !!
You should maybe examine his sig and the last post a little closer.

Haha my bad I thought he just redid all this after the incident already ! Sorry bout that !

Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :

This motor will be beastly in a coupe/LX. Instead of a pig of a SN95 platform! Although the SN interior is superior look wise, its cramped with that huge dash.

Hopefully you got more ponies out of it. Torque was good but hp matched my mild 302 -10-20hp.. Def a bottleneck somewhere (cam, or intake, or both as stated)

Good luck on your search!

MikeN

Posted by Krz88lx (Member # 4261) on :

My old 331 made 325hp 360tq also tuned at nextgen.

I had Edelbrock rpm intake/tfs1cam/30lbs injectors/long tubes [patriot]

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Krz88lx:
My old 331 made 325hp 360tq also tuned at nextgen.

I had Edelbrock rpm intake/tfs1cam/30lbs injectors/long tubes

cam was holding you back.

Snakebits car has a cobra intake and a crane 2031 cam.....and out of the box eddie e streets......weak sauce but 355ft/lbs of torque at the wheels..........

Posted by Krz88lx (Member # 4261) on :

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:

quote:
Originally posted by Krz88lx:
My old 331 made 325hp 360tq also tuned at nextgen.

I had Edelbrock rpm intake/tfs1cam/30lbs injectors/long tubes
cam was holding you back.

Snakebits car has a cobra intake and a crane 2031 cam.....and out of the box eddie e streets......weak sauce but 355ft/lbs of torque at the wheels..........

Ya I figured the cam was a little to small [patriot]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Dans the man when it comes to building long blocks!!

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Dans the man when it comes to building long blocks!!
And John B definitely knows his shit !

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

k

[ September 23, 2012, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: turbo50 ]

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
So is it an official RIP????
Yeah we are just waiting on the final word from the insurance company. It has taken a while. I'm looking for a clean Fox Body roller if you know of any. There is one on here, not sure if it sold yet but I'll jump on it as soon as I get the final word.

Holy shit!!!! They appraised the car at 13K and I have an option to buy it back for only $800. My dad putting it into the wall actual was a good thing.

Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
So is it an official RIP????
Yeah we are just waiting on the final word from the insurance company. It has taken a while. I'm looking for a clean Fox Body roller if you know of any. There is one on here, not sure if it sold yet but I'll jump on it as soon as I get the final word.
Holy shit!!!! They appraised the car at 13K and I have an option to buy it back for only $800. My dad putting it into the wall actual was a good thing.

So what's next??

Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :

quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
So is it an official RIP????
Yeah we are just waiting on the final word from the insurance company. It has taken a while. I'm looking for a clean Fox Body roller if you know of any. There is one on here, not sure if it sold yet but I'll jump on it as soon as I get the final word.
Holy shit!!!! They appraised the car at 13K and I have an option to buy it back for only $800. My dad putting it into the wall actual was a good thing.

So what's next??

I'm gonna part out the 95 & keep the long block & transmission. Looks like ill wind up in a foxbody. Debating between a turn key coupe or a roller hatch.

Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :

So you had 2 incidents at Thunderhill this year? Sorry to hear, but sounds like things will work out.

Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
So is it an official RIP????
Yeah we are just waiting on the final word from the insurance company. It has taken a while. I'm looking for a clean Fox Body roller if you know of any. There is one on here, not sure if it sold yet but I'll jump on it as soon as I get the final word.
Holy shit!!!! They appraised the car at 13K and I have an option to buy it back for only $800. My dad putting it into the wall actual was a good thing.

So what's next??
I'm gonna part out the 95 & keep the long block & transmission. Looks like ill wind up in a foxbody. Debating between a turn key coupe or a roller hatch.

Coupe!!

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by SnakeBit:

quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
So is it an official RIP????
Yeah we are just waiting on the final word from the insurance company. It has taken a while. I'm looking for a clean Fox Body roller if you know of any. There is one on here, not sure if it sold yet but I'll jump on it as soon as I get the final word.
Holy shit!!!! They appraised the car at 13K and I have an option to buy it back for only $800. My dad putting it into the wall actual was a good thing.

So what's next??
I'm gonna part out the 95 & keep the long block & transmission. Looks like ill wind up in a foxbody. Debating between a turn key coupe or a roller hatch.

The smog legal stroker motor lives on!!!!!

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