Engine swap and engine bay build.
05-20-2010, 04:10 PM
#62
so today's venture was getting the motor out of the workroom it's been in, and into some garage space, off the stand and sitting on the k-member. and it's been accomplished. 
next comes getting my clutch, and relocation bracket.
that way i can get the accessories mounted, and the transmission back on the motor.
then soon to follow will be the front suspension components.
next comes getting my clutch, and relocation bracket.
that way i can get the accessories mounted, and the transmission back on the motor.
then soon to follow will be the front suspension components. 
05-21-2010, 02:27 AM
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Good n ya mate doin a good job there.
I remember my VH SLE building it up in my oldies drive way back in the day pulled motor out rebuilt 336 stroker with few mates over few months, and turbo 400 out with manual valve bodies 3600 stalllie with other mates and mates mates, whacked in a 9inch 4.11s with 3inch dumps b4 diff, then painted it up when i was a painter, and re trimmed the thing.
Was fukn Tuff
Bloody good stuff champ
Brings back tops memories
I remember my VH SLE building it up in my oldies drive way back in the day pulled motor out rebuilt 336 stroker with few mates over few months, and turbo 400 out with manual valve bodies 3600 stalllie with other mates and mates mates, whacked in a 9inch 4.11s with 3inch dumps b4 diff, then painted it up when i was a painter, and re trimmed the thing.
Was fukn Tuff
Bloody good stuff champ
Brings back tops memories
05-21-2010, 03:06 AM
#65
lots of time in that harness. i got really bored while i was broke.
thanks man, and sound sweet. 
i got really bored while i was broke.Good n ya mate doin a good job there.
I remember my VH SLE building it up in my oldies drive way back in the day pulled motor out rebuilt 336 stroker with few mates over few months, and turbo 400 out with manual valve bodies 3600 stalllie with other mates and mates mates, whacked in a 9inch 4.11s with 3inch dumps b4 diff, then painted it up when i was a painter, and re trimmed the thing.
Was fukn Tuff
Bloody good stuff champ
Brings back tops memories
I remember my VH SLE building it up in my oldies drive way back in the day pulled motor out rebuilt 336 stroker with few mates over few months, and turbo 400 out with manual valve bodies 3600 stalllie with other mates and mates mates, whacked in a 9inch 4.11s with 3inch dumps b4 diff, then painted it up when i was a painter, and re trimmed the thing.
Was fukn Tuff
Bloody good stuff champ
Brings back tops memories
05-21-2010, 01:06 PM
#68
well that'll do it lol have you seen mine recently? i have the front suspension back in and as soon as i have a day off (hopefully monday) i'll put the 3 bolts that hold the a arms in place then put the bumper back on. i get my heads week after next!!!! then it's time to start saving up for the engine 
05-21-2010, 01:33 PM
#69
i ordered the valve covers off of ebay.
here
well that'll do it lol have you seen mine recently? i have the front suspension back in and as soon as i have a day off (hopefully monday) i'll put the 3 bolts that hold the a arms in place then put the bumper back on. i get my heads week after next!!!! then it's time to start saving up for the engine
05-21-2010, 02:08 PM
#70
your build looks nicer and is comin along faster lol it'd be nicer if it'd be done sooner than later but it's ok. a buddy of mine out in the bay area is going to install the new engine and trans in for me so i'm not goin to worry about ******* something up lol
05-27-2010, 01:14 PM
#73
ordered my clutch, and percy's header gaskets last night. should have the trans on the motor as soon as i get those things in. then i plan on putting the motor in the car without the a arms and stuff, and doing the front suspension once it's on the car. so maybe the motor will be in the car in 2-3 weeks.
05-27-2010, 01:58 PM
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ordered my clutch, and percy's header gaskets last night. should have the trans on the motor as soon as i get those things in. then i plan on putting the motor in the car without the a arms and stuff, and doing the front suspension once it's on the car. so maybe the motor will be in the car in 2-3 weeks.
05-30-2010, 10:17 PM
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at your age i was in your same boat man, had a 3 car garage to move around a little more but i still did 2 motor swaps in that garage. both cars are gone now but major props.
however, why get rid of A/C and EGR if you're wanting to maintain drivability. i figure you might have well put a hot-cam into the motor at a minimum (i did this to my 355 LT1). I wouldve kept the A/C at least. Summers without it were miserable.
Keep up the good work and make sure to take time routing those spark plug wires or if you can buy thunder racing's Over The Valve Cover kit, totally worth the cost. forge onward!
however, why get rid of A/C and EGR if you're wanting to maintain drivability. i figure you might have well put a hot-cam into the motor at a minimum (i did this to my 355 LT1). I wouldve kept the A/C at least. Summers without it were miserable.
Keep up the good work and make sure to take time routing those spark plug wires or if you can buy thunder racing's Over The Valve Cover kit, totally worth the cost. forge onward!