1970 GTO Version 2.0
03-10-2008, 04:28 PM
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1970 GTO Version 2.0 As many of you know and many don't, my 1970 GTO was done in October of 2002.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...gto/index.html
Since then it has lived a rather quiet life. Mostly in storage. Due to some issues in my personal life and a lack of interest, the GTO was a bit neglected over the last 4-5 years. Well that changed this past weekend. I finally sold my fuel injected 502 big block. The engine will have a happy home in a Chevelle.
Stay tuned for more details and future upgrades.
Andrew
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...gto/index.html
Since then it has lived a rather quiet life. Mostly in storage. Due to some issues in my personal life and a lack of interest, the GTO was a bit neglected over the last 4-5 years. Well that changed this past weekend. I finally sold my fuel injected 502 big block. The engine will have a happy home in a Chevelle.
Stay tuned for more details and future upgrades.
Andrew
03-10-2008, 11:50 PM
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Andrew, I didn't put it together that, that was your car. I remeber reading about it back then! It was pretty much what I wanted to build out of my Buick. Looking forward to meeting you even more now!
03-12-2008, 07:37 PM
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The big ugly truck intake will need to go, as will the water pump and balancer. I also picked up a take out LS7 cam, LS7 valve springs with retainers from Jeff Schwartz. I will post pictures of the new engine tomorrow.
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Haha, Andrew small world. Shaun is a friend I meet while racing at Blackhawk farms with the midwest council clubs.
I spoke with him a few days ago about the engines. I wish I had more available room and cash for the one.
Matt
I spoke with him a few days ago about the engines. I wish I had more available room and cash for the one.
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03-12-2008, 10:51 PM
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The other small world detail is that he sold the big-block to a guy in Janesville, WI of all places...were there happened to be a guy selling new L92s cheap.
Thanks for the kind words Andrew. Hopefully I will see you and Matt both at Blackhawk Farms or Autobahn CC in the near future. I'm excited to see both your projects in motion!
Thanks for the kind words Andrew. Hopefully I will see you and Matt both at Blackhawk Farms or Autobahn CC in the near future. I'm excited to see both your projects in motion!
03-16-2008, 03:36 PM
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When I got home this afternoon I found some Edelbrock goodies waiting for me. Here are the engine mount plates:
Judging by the engine cradle these mounting plates will put the bellhousing in very close proximity to where it was before. This is critical for me since I am not changing anything rear of the engine.
The Edelbrock headers came with a complete gasket and bolt kit, but I am going to use the stock MLS exhaust gaskets and bolts. The stock gasket matches the headers well.
The headers are gorgeous!!!
The L92s feature variable valve timing. Since I am going to swap cams I will need a non VVT front cover. The balancer will also be swapped over to a C6 Corvette unit.
Shot down the intake port:
Andrew
Judging by the engine cradle these mounting plates will put the bellhousing in very close proximity to where it was before. This is critical for me since I am not changing anything rear of the engine.
The Edelbrock headers came with a complete gasket and bolt kit, but I am going to use the stock MLS exhaust gaskets and bolts. The stock gasket matches the headers well.
The headers are gorgeous!!!
The L92s feature variable valve timing. Since I am going to swap cams I will need a non VVT front cover. The balancer will also be swapped over to a C6 Corvette unit.
Shot down the intake port:
Andrew
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03-16-2008, 10:26 PM
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The headers are just amazing. Here are some more details:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/812584-new-edelbrock-body-ls-conversion-package-coming-out-08-a.html
Stainless and coated!
Andrew
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/812584-new-edelbrock-body-ls-conversion-package-coming-out-08-a.html
Stainless and coated!
Andrew
