My New TSP Sleeper 482 Stroker Motor

Sounds great Ray even though the car is on its side in the video unless you lock your phone.

 

Exactly. The more results the merrier.

 

Here it is after her maiden voyage home from the shop. About 35 miles through traffic and some interstate. 160 Thermostat was a good move. Temps today were about 85 deg. When fully warmed up in town it ran about 180-185. On the highway at 70 MPH it locked in at 175 and didn't move. Idling at long traffic lights only climbed to about 190 max. and came back down in a block or two. Happy with that. I'll post many more pics later tonight.

 

Man that sounds sweet

 

SAAAAWEEEEETT

 

What Sleeper? It's got 455 GS hung all over the car. Nice build it looks and sounds great.

 

LOL, true. Sleeper refers to the engine bay appearing totally stock 350 HP including the painted aluminum heads.

 

OK, I'll start with the photos and specs here. First, specs and data:

 

Here's Block Inspection and Sonic Test. Cylinders were clean needing only .008 honing. Sonic Test verified block was Good for this build.

 

Block prep including oil mods, plugs, and painting.

 

Head prep and porting.

 

Short Block Assembly.

 

More Short Block Assembly:

 

Valve Train & Cam

 

Ported Exhausts Manifolds. Original outlets 2 in. now 2.4 in. plus ports opened up and surface milled flat.

 

And finally, external components. Notice the LT1 light weight hi torque starter. Bolts right in with bolts provided with the part. Went in with no shims. Saves weight. Car weighs about 100 lbs. less than with the old engine.

 

Sure is, Larry. I knew Jim was a very thorough guy but didn't expect the book he put together on my build. No real road test yet. I'm gonna drive it again today with the fuel pressure gauge monitor to make sure my fuel system is prividing enough at the top end of the gears.

I haven't been into the back two barrels of the QJ yet. It blows up the tires with any kind of throttle in 2nd gear as it is. Don't think these Radial TAs will be on the rear for much longer. Fun, fun, fun.

 

Who ported your exhaust manifolds?

 

Jim Rogers in Georgia.