i was wondering if anyone can help with the post or posts about the le5 with the l61 head? the local junkyard has an le5 block and i have a spare head so i was hoping to read up whats needed to make it work... also i wasnt awar that the le had forged internals... anyways ive searched multiple key words and havent really had any results and since im doing it from my cell its easier to just ask for help...
Here's the running list I've compiled. The list and some more details are available in the crank trigger wheel thread in the GP forum. You can also search "project Freaktec" for my old build thread. Also Newt's build thread is entitled "quest for 12's all motor" in the P&M forum - he did an awesome job of documenting the build, much better than me.
-Jbody L61 oil pan (usable off your current L61)
-Jbody L61 thermostat housing (usable off your current L61)
-NEW crank pulley bolt (torque to yield)
-Jbody L61 upper mount bracket (slightly modified to fit, you will see when you go to install it a small channel must be ground no biggie)
-LE5 head gasket (or any ecotec head gasket that has at least an 89mm bore) Options i've found are OEM MLS, Cometic MLS, and SCE copper
-NEW head bolts (also torque to yield) OR head studs
-about an 18" length of the braided CKP sensor wire - easy score at most junkyards
-a simple L-bracket to mount the sensor on the bottom-aft timing cover bolt
-At least one NEW cam gear bolt (torque to yield) unless you know how to time the engine w/o breaking one loose. I generally found that breaking one loose is the easiest way.
-LE5 timing chain tensioner - I'm not sure if this is universal, but it was a little different than my L61 tensioner, and since the actual tensioner arm comes from the LE5 I used the corresponding tensioner.
-Tuning is highly recommended
-30 lb/hr or greater injectors are highly recommended if tuning
*assuming you have an L61 head/components/valve cover
ok well this sounds like a whole lot more complicated than its worth for right now.... i think im better off just building the l61 anyways due to compression... i dont understand thist reluctor wheel and trigger wheel along with timing and no one around here is gonna be able to help so im better off spending 700 buck on rods and pistons then getting it wrong..
