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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Hey guys, starting my long build. This will be a complete overhaul, anyways heres what i have to start with.
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the old mess coming out. ran good but just a basic crate 350
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plucked her out and taking the fenders off to get up in there
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taking the block in to get machined/balanced. first block was trash along with the second so third times the charm.
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got the block home and started assembly
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Got my Ricks Vaporworx Tank and CTS V module along with the Vaporworx module/harness. Carl @ Vaporworx is a excellent guy to deal with.
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LSA heads going on this, everything is ARP studs Using Hookers engine mounts, quality pieces. LS9 head gaskets/LS7 lifters and comp cams 7.4 hardened pushrods. Also used trick flows dampner adapter.
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got the new mcleod hydraulic clutch conversion
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here she is
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Hookers second gen swap headers! Stainless 1 7/8" Definitely quality pieces
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