And Now it Starts

[Coyote Jack]

I have officially started my 5.7L blown stroker build. All future posts as to my progress will be posted here. I have the 2010 5.7 truck engine mounted on the engine stand and disassembly will start as soon as the bitter cold leaves. I still have to build a couple of shelves in the garage to hold the used parts I will be taking off the engine. This will be a complete tear down as it will be getting new forged internals to handle the boost from my 6-71 Dyers blower. This will be a big job but should end up with a real nice setup. Here are a couple of start photos. Yes I know, the garage is a mess right now. I also know that this is going to take a while.

Jack

 

[memike]

Here and watching Jack

 

[CFD244]

Following along. Good luck with the build.

 

[abdywgn]

Watching also. I love to watch other people work. If my garage was that clean, I'd be jumping up and down!

 

[MadScientistMat]

For giving your engine visual impact, nothing beats a ginormous blower!

 

[85glht]

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[Coyote Jack]

I started making a little progress in between snow storms. The front and half of the top of the engine are off. The only real problem I have come across so far is two of the exhaust manifold bolts were broken off in the head at a previous time. I managed to break 3 more but I will be able to get them as they have large stubs I can work with. I looked at the lifters on the drivers side and they all looked good. No sign of wear on the rollers. Here are a few photos.
This first photo shows a couple of head bolts. The one on the right was hard to turn out as you can tell by the crap on it. Photo number 2 show why the head bolt was in the shape it was. The head gasket was broken at the very back lower side on the drivers side bank and was leaking. Somebody had tried to fix it with orange RTV but that didn't work. Photo 3 shows the pistons and cylinders on the drivers side. Everything looks OK at first glance and there was no ring ridge to speak of. Photo #4 shows chambers 3 and 5. Again nothing to really comment on there or with #1. Photo 5 shows chamber #7. I am not sure if any water was getting in there but it doesn't look bad but a little different than the others.
Next I will be taking the other side off. If it looks as good as this side I should be good to go.

Jack

 

[CFD244]

Those exhaust manifold studs......I was amazed how easy they come out once you tack a nut onto them. I think the short burst of heat really helps.

 

[Coyote Jack]

Those exhaust manifold studs......I was amazed how easy they come out once you tack a nut onto them. I think the short burst of heat really helps.

I'm not worried about the ones that have some bolt still sticking out. It's the 2 that broke off inside the head. Those were the ones that were broken before I got the engine.

Jack

 

[CFD244]

I'm not worried about the ones that have some bolt still sticking out. It's the 2 that broke off inside the head. Those were the ones that were broken before I got the engine.

Jack

Not sure if you are aware, but there is template kit that you can buy that fits the manifold footprint. There are successive bushings that fit the stud bolt pattern that can be used to drill the stud out if need be. I believe it is made by Lisle.

 

[toplscuda]

I'm not worried about the ones that have some bolt still sticking out. It's the 2 that broke off inside the head. Those were the ones that were broken before I got the engine.

Jack

I had the same issue with a couple of them on the 2016 ram here at work. I was able to add some mig weld to them to build them out and then tack a nut on it. They came right out. This was done with it still in the truck so you should have a much easier time

 

[jimjimjimmy]

I have a few stud pulling rods here jack if you need a few sent over .

 

[Coyote Jack]

I have a few stud pulling rods here jack if you need a few sent over .

I'll keep that in mind Aaron. Who knows how many I will need after I take the other side apart.

Jack

 

[subcom]

What are the plans to make the 5.7 boost capable?

 

[Coyote Jack]

What are the plans to make the 5.7 boost capable?

I already have a 6.2 crank and rods on the way. I will have to buy a set of forged pistons as well. Thanks to member @smalblokmopar I have a set of TTI headers and a Milodon oil pan on the way as well. I plan on taking the rest of the engine apart tomorrow. If the rest of the engine is in as good a shape as I have seen so far, I should only need a hone job and new bearings along with a cam, lifters and valve springs as far as big stuff goes. There are lots of other things that include a flexplate, motor mounts, intake and damper among other stuff that I will need as well.

Jack

 

[mopardude318]

What are you using for a blower manifold? Doesn’t someone cast one?
Edit: stupid question.

5.7 GEN III Blower Manifold Mod-Man Hemi 5.7 Only Blower 6-71 to 14-71 w 250 option

 

[Coyote Jack]

What are you using for a blower manifold? Doesn’t someone cast one?
Edit: stupid question.

5.7 GEN III Blower Manifold Mod-Man Hemi 5.7 Only Blower 6-71 to 14-71 w 250 option

I was thinking I might go with one from here. Blower Manifolds, Page 3

Jack

 

[Coyote Jack]

I managed to get out to the garage again today. I got the other head off and took a main cap off as well as a con rod cap. The bearings look brand new. I have no idea how many miles were on the engine but I am starting to believe it wasn't many. No ring ridge in the cylinders and very good looking bearings are telling me that I bought the right engine for this build.

Jack