If it is a flat tappet eng Zine is necessary. If they installed a Roller Cam, forget about how much zinc is in there.
You don't know how much bearing clearance you have so the next best test is oil pressure at idle cold, and idle hot!
I like to have at least 20 psi at idle(15 + 10 psi per 1000...
Well the combination of a 2 inch taller tire, and a tighter torque converter has cause a stumble that i have yet to fix.
I have a BG 850 demon carb on it, which i have learned will flow 1000 CFM. Way to Big for a little old stroker small block(408)
Upped my Squirted from 33's to 37's, Broke...
Got it all together for the test and tune yesterday.
Suspension working properly, and stays in the 7s all day long with a new best of 7.78 sec. ET now. (1/8 mile)
Here is a real short video. I should have cleaned the lens on my GoPro before i handed it to my buddy.
purchs welded, back brace welded,rust ground off rear axle and painted.
Installed and just need oil.
new tires and slicks, slick are going to be wider and taller....think they are going to work.
still need to weld my purches to the housing, but there it is.
that's at ride height and if they don't sag to much they clear.
If they do i will have to step back a tire size or pay to have it mini tubbed.