604 engine question

[dirtdodger]

i have work on super late models for years local track gonna run crates next year, what is needed to run a 604 engine? say when bought brand new, carb, oil system, distributer, any pumps, pulleys, etc. trying to get a car together and motor as well im good on the car knowledge but havent a clue on what is needed to run a crate motor.

[Matt49]

Distributor and other ignition components if you so choose
Plug wires
Plugs
Carb
Carb spacer
Fuel pump and lines
Fuel pump pushrod and plate
Water pump
Fan and spacer
Power steering pump
Pulleys, spacers, brackets, belts, etc.
Flywheel (uses "externally balanced" flywheel)
No oil system really since it is wet sump but you will need an oil filter adapter; the internal pump is included with the motor
Gauge fittings

I'm sure I'm forgetting something but you get the idea.

KRC makes really nice kits for all of the front of the motor stuff (pumps, pulleys, spacers, etc). They are a little pricey but they work really well, will save you time, and look very clean in my opinion. Also all very lightweight stuff which you need when dealing with the extra nose weight already being handed to you with the crate motor.

http://www.krcpower.com/ecommerce/complete-engine-kits/chevrolet-engine-kits/sb-chevrolet-crate-engine-kits.asp

Race-1 (Brad Hibbard) is a dealer for them and has better prices than what you'll find on their website.

Brad keeps threatening to put me on his payroll because I'm always plugging him on here but in all seriousness, I have no affiliation with Race-1 other than being a very satisfied customer.

[dirty white boy]

^^^^great reply!!

[dirtdodger]

thanks for your help

[ohsomthin]

remember its a small diameter bolt patteran on the crank for flywheel of bert connector also and a Crate take a little diff headers. The bolt patt is slightly offset , not centered std will work just not very well

[brad hibbard]

"STANDARD" flywheels will NOT work

if standard means early 80's and back 2 piece seal flywheels

as stated the bolt pattern is different and cannot be modified to work but more importantly the 604/602 crate engine is externally balnced on the rear and requires an offset weighted flywheel

604 header flange is very important
602 can normally use a traditional 23 degree stock port header

Brad

https://www.race-1.com