1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Rebuild + Details

[XXXGoldL34M20]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why not leave the solid lifters in there? Just curious... </div></div>

I still may go with solid lifters yet,
Will decide in a few weeks when it is time to choose a cam.
The solid lifters roller Rocker arms have the lockers on the top so once they are set they should not be a hassle to adjust.
They also make more power i guess.

Wondering what everyone else has done here with there hi performance motors?

I just want to build a nice running motor that will be low maintenance and run good on 94 octane pump gas.

My 2-cents?

If it was mine, I sure wouldn't be messing around with a hydraulic roller or clipping the compression. Running the valves, checking plugs, chasing the timing and playing with the Holley is part of the fun from my perspective. But that's me I guess. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Wayne

[TDW]

All of my hi-po engines have solids. They do not need to be adjusted all the time. I have 5000 miles on a 427, with only one valve lash. My bone stock L78 has thousands of miles on it too, with no valve lash in years. Even my old 392 Hemi hasn't needed a lash yet.

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TDW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All of my hi-po engines have solids. They do not need to be adjusted all the time. I have 5000 miles on a 427, with only one valve lash. My bone stock L78 has thousands of miles on it too, with no valve lash in years. Even my old 392 Hemi hasn't needed a lash yet. </div></div>

I agree 100%

Dan

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Ok Guys,
I am going with <span style="color: #FF0000">Solid lifters</span>.
Still havent ordered my cam,lifters,rockers,pushrods etc...
so lots of time to order the parts.
Here is the original Distributor restored by Jeff Dotterer with certificate.
Also photos of my Original Alternator.
Yesterday i was busy restoring the Wiper Washer Motor which came out fantastic,i will post photos later of that piece.

Question, Does anyone know what the &quot;DSL&quot; logo means on the Waterpump to Alternator bracket?
Also why does this bracket have a special fitting in it,is it a support hole for the smog pump?

[Steven J]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Question, Does anyone know what the &quot;DSL&quot; logo means on the Waterpump to Alternator bracket? </div></div>

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[MosportGreen66]

Its part of the fun. And frankly what good is an LS6 without the noise of the motor?

[Donnie]

Also why does this bracket have a special fitting in it,is it a support hole for the smog pump?

<span style="font-weight: bold">its a bushing, so the alt. belt lines up.</span>

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Thank you Donnie and Steve for that Info.

Donnie i am sticking to build the motor just like that &quot;quote&quot; i stated but will use the solid lifters though.
Nothing can change my mind about the flat top pistons and lower compression though, last motor i had running in there was a pain in the a@@ with the 11:25 to 1 compression, car would not run right with 94 octane and every fill up for gas i had to mix about 25$ worth of Very High Octane just to get the right gas. I really hated bringing that Cherry can in my trunk and paying $125 for each fill up.
At least with the Original LS6 rebuilt to my tastes i can drive in peace and just go to the gas station to get gas like everyone else. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[1969L78Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you Donnie and Steve for that Info.

Donnie i am sticking to build the motor just like that &quot;quote&quot; i stated but will use the solid lifters though.
Nothing can change my mind about the flat top pistons and lower compression though, last motor i had running in there was a pain in the a@@ with the 11:25 to 1 compression, car would not run right with 94 octane and every fill up for gas i had to mix about 25$ worth of Very High Octane just to get the right gas. I really hated bringing that Cherry can in my trunk and paying $125 for each fill up.
At least with the Original LS6 rebuilt to my tastes i can drive in peace and just go to the gas station to get gas like everyone else. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Danny,
Did you try playing around with the timing...My stock L78 11: 1 compression runs great on 94 octane. I would'nt think that an additional .25 compression would make that much difference.