Engine passed testing for cracks and flaws, machine work is done. New rotating parts have arrived and all the rotating assemblies are being balanced. Arriving next are the aluminum heads by AFR and a custom ground camshaft.
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| Scat forged I-Beam connecting rods with JE Forged pistons |
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| steel stroker crank by Eagle |
Notice that the BW written on the crankshaft show BW 1624. This means that my rotating assembly BOB WEIGHT is 1624 grams.
According to the article linked above, the Bob Weight is calculated by...
Rotating Weight
* Big end of rod (including fastening hardware)
* Bearing
* Oil (normally estimated at four grams)
* Big end of rod (including fastening hardware)
* Bearing
* Oil (normally estimated at four grams)
Reciprocating Weight
* Piston
* Wristpin
* Pin locks (if used)
* Small end of rod
* Piston rings
* Piston
* Wristpin
* Pin locks (if used)
* Small end of rod
* Piston rings
Bob weight = Rotating Weight + (Reciprocating Weight x .50)
A lot goes into a proper balance. I know this engine is in good hands with Chuck and his team at C&D Engine Performance.
Nice update! Passing everything but the gas stations is coming closer ever day!
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