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Old May 25, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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My firebird had been down for almost a year and i'm finally getting around to finishing up the 406 swap.







some machining pics http://good-times.webshots.com/album...-times&start=0
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You got some potential going under the hood bro. Can't wait until she's done.
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just arrived..... TSP 1 7/8 headers for the 406 build



next to the old hookers


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cam arrived


finding TDC


and then intake centerline
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Looking fwd to seeing some numbers on this beast. Best of luck !!!
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Very nice! Should be a beast!
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after some time on the mill and a grinder the oil pump fit like a glove

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