SInce my other thread got kinda messy with all my random posts, I will use this thread to add to my 409 build up for the Biscayne

The block:
A 1963 CFD casting QG 409. Standard bore. I bought it as a complete shortblock and parted out the rods, pistons, oil pan and some other parts and pieces leaving me with basically the bare block and the standard-standard forged crank. My motor will be a stock stroke (3.5") 409. The block will have to be gone over and most likely taken .030 over to clean up the bore. There is NO rust or anything like that to clean up. I have gotten rid of casting flash already in the water ports and the lifter valley. Its just sitting now waiting attention all greased up and safe.

The shortblock will consist of:
stock forged crank with hopefully just a polish as there is no scoring on the journals
Clevite bearings
BBC 6.135" Eagle I-beam rods with ARP rod bolts
Ross forged slugs
new 6qt oil pan with GM Hi Po windage tray
BBC oil pump
Isky high performance solid lifters with EDM oiling holes
Comp solid cam 242/246 @.050 (272/276 advertised dur) with 595/.608 lift on a 110 LSA
Cloyes double roller timing chain
original GM timing cover that I modified to use with a bolt on precision timing pointer