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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #120 on: January 11 2022, 10:52:18 AM »
Spoken like a true car guy!
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #121 on: January 13 2022, 02:39:26 PM »
Installing the front cover today!
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #122 on: January 13 2022, 03:24:53 PM »
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #123 on: April 25 2022, 11:57:22 AM »
9 pages of info here!! Nice. How have things been everyone? In the process of piecing together the intake now.
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #124 on: April 25 2022, 03:32:56 PM »
Phil, it's good to see you :)  I've been waiting on an update saying you were laying rubber and looking for a night job so you could afford new tires!
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #125 on: April 26 2022, 09:28:11 AM »
I wish that were the case. Lol. I lost a little momentum but I'm full steam ahead now. I've been torn on whether I should install the headers before or after the motor install. I want to get everything done outside the car that I can but I don't know what the process is like installing a these motors. Any tips?
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« Reply #126 on: April 26 2022, 09:38:38 AM »
Nope, I am not up to date on that.  I would like to say it should be no problem, but I am not sure

Looking at it in my head shows it will go LOL
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #127 on: April 26 2022, 10:31:21 AM »
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #128 on: April 26 2022, 12:25:48 PM »
Steve that response was worth everything. LOL!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #129 on: April 26 2022, 12:26:14 PM »
Ah, a Vid!!!! Thank you sir!
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #130 on: April 26 2022, 12:28:16 PM »
Oh shucks!! The intake, fuel rails, throttlebody, etc. That just made my day :rock:
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #131 on: April 26 2022, 12:29:34 PM »
They did not install the crossover pipe though. This is helpful
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #132 on: May 05 2022, 09:23:53 AM »
Ok, so the engine is officially complete. After I get back from BG, I'll be going to pick it up. I have to start doing some digging now on what spark plugs to run, break-in engine oil, etc. Needless to say, I'm excited about this project, and if everything goes the way it should I'll be driving my car by month's end. :cheers:
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« Reply #133 on: May 05 2022, 01:41:14 PM »
That is great news!  I am happy for you :)

IF it has a roller cam, it does not really require break in oil.  It won't hurt anything, but, there is not really any metal to metal surfaces that wear in together.  Of course if this is a flat tappet cam, you definitely need something.  I have used Joe Gibbs break in oil but there are others as well.
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Re: Update on future build
« Reply #134 on: May 09 2022, 09:07:41 AM »
Oh, that is great news then! It is a roller cam. I'll do some research to see what kind of oil guys are using for the rollers. Thanks Steve. I'm actually going to BG this year. Me and my cousin Charles. This will be a first, and maybe a last based on some whispers of this potentially being the last one.
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