I decided to build a 5.9 Thumper. So like normal I got alot of input. I have my own tool & machine shop so much of the tech stuff I'm comfortable with.
I started with and ATS trans stage 5 and a banks chip, boring right? Well I had a used 98 24 valve that I stole rods from & decided to build a thumper. That was 9 months ago I started. Little did I know how hard it is to get special parts. The bottom is 2003 Marine pistons coated, 1998 forged rods polished & high end bolts, lightened wrist pins, Colt cam, SPI damper, bored, balanced with a special one pc main bearing girdle I made. Add studs top & bottom. The top end is a fully remachined head for the Banks Big Hoss intake & intercooler, ported & polished, racing profile valve job, Hamilton push rods & springs, titanium retainers. To feed the beast I have a S483 with a 66/74/14 billet, 300hp sticks. I'm running twin CP3 pumps and a Fass delivery. The exaust is a 5" down split to dual 4" Magnaflows. Skins are MT325x 13.5 18 & Diamo 18" wheels. I fired it up, broke the came in then took it for a test...
So no one told me I needed a up graded flex plate and bolts. Five miles & the stock bolts backed out wedging the torque converter against the crank. Long story short I'm pulling it all out because I trashed the thrust bearing. Should have seen the filter. I guess you really don't know until pain becomes wisdom.
Keep ya posted in a few weeks. Looking forward to the dyno day.

 

 

 

keep us posted

 

Wow ... I'm impressed.

I probably would be even more impressed if I understood some of the jargon you used! Sounds like LOTS of work. (And lots of $$$$$$$s!!) Ouch!

 

Double Ouch...


Welcome and enjoy

 

Welcome friend. You'll find out real quick if you don't know something then someone will happily fill in the blanks for you. All ya gotta do is ask.

 

Welcome to db