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You could use a very light torque wrench and spin it snd see how much increase there is. I think you should be able to find a number that it should require to spin and then an amount at the completion of piston installation. SBC would be around 15-25 ftlbs with the crank installed and 35-40 with...

Welcome, great car. My son has one we are going to build together. Your's don't look so bad from here, but here is a long ways away! Looks like it is complete so that is a big bonus. Some of these Barracuda parts can be pricey. Looking forward to your build thread, oh, and some more pics...

I think some people missed the original question: "Which would be easier and more affordable?" Obviously the 5.7ltr is not even in the same price range as a Gen II. Major difference there. Even with an HDK setup it would likely be easier to install the 5.7ltr as well solely based on...

You made me curious, so I searched and found this...:oops: http://www.wkjeeps.com/wk_engine_heater.htm Apparently it mearly contacts the metal of the block and is not immersed in coolant. Hmmmm. "The 5.7L/6.1L engines have the block heater located on the left side of the engine below the...

You will need to block it off. I don't know the position of this on this motor, but if it is indeed a block heater hole, it is an opening in the waterjacket. In most engines a frost plug would replace it. Is it the same size as your frost plugs? Edit: looking at your other thread I see there...

It heats the coolant by way of an element inserted into the waterjacket. It does not circulate, but mearly spreads heat slowly over time. Very handy up here to help with cold starting. :D