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Feb 2, 2006 | 09:02 PM

MsVetteMan

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Pulled the Engine tonight...pics

Finally yanked the motor after talking about doing it for over 6 months now!! Pics below.

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Feb 2, 2006 | 09:10 PM

evalu8r

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From: Amelia Ohio

Now wasn't that Fun?

Feb 2, 2006 | 09:18 PM

MsVetteMan

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Was actually easier than I thought it would be, especially since I had some help that had done it before!! Now it's decision time.....

Feb 2, 2006 | 09:21 PM

Eddie 70

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Wow, you even got it from the front. Pretty cool. Now, the choices begin. 350-355-383-400-406-454...............

Feb 2, 2006 | 11:15 PM

MsVetteMan

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Crate? Stroker? ...........I can't decide. One part of me wants to keep the unmolested original intact, the other says stroke it. The simpliest thing to do is buy a crate motor, which I'm leaning towards, but the cost are a concern. I have to crunch some numbers on this one....

Feb 2, 2006 | 11:21 PM

The Ram

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u gonna be giving her hell? or gonna be rolling on the nice sunny days and laughing at the cars wanting to race and kill themselves? answer the ?s and ill tell ya what to do

Feb 2, 2006 | 11:22 PM

bams12

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i hear ya" . I am in exactly the same boat with my "80". Make sure you let us know what you decide. I am finding the 383 stoker the most interesting option at the moment. However I do change my mind from day to day. Brent

Feb 2, 2006 | 11:26 PM

MsVetteMan

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Originally Posted by The Ram

u gonna be giving her hell? or gonna be rolling on the nice sunny days and laughing at the cars wanting to race and kill themselves? answer the ?s and ill tell ya what to do

Tough question to answer. I'm not into racing, but I do like to hammer it every now and then when the situation is right. This will be a weekend driver, hopefully with enough power to keep the ricers at bay.

One minute I'm strokin', the next cratin'..........

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Feb 2, 2006 | 11:29 PM

MsVetteMan

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Wow, you even got it from the front. Pretty cool. Now, the choices begin. 350-355-383-400-406-454...............

We actually pulled in from the front side. Couldn't reach correctly for the direct front. Came out easy, then just scooted the lift towards the front.

Feb 2, 2006 | 11:31 PM

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rebuild the stock shortblock with decent forged internals, afr 165 heads, edel int and carb, and a nice crane cam...MSD ign and your done...nothing expensive, but it will hammer down some nice hp, low 300s at the wheels if pushed through a decent t350 and 2400 stall...

Feb 2, 2006 | 11:41 PM

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Good Job, That cell phone realy helps don't it.

Feb 3, 2006 | 04:46 AM

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Well while your trying to decide which motor to get, start cleaning and painting so when your new motor is ready so will the engine compartment.

Feb 3, 2006 | 10:08 AM

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MsVetteMan

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Any tips on cleaning up the motor bay?

Feb 3, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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79VetteMike

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Any tips on cleaning up the motor bay?

A high pressure cleaner-preferrable steam if you can find one. Brake cleaner works really well. I also like using old toothbrushes and a heavy duty nylon brush.

Feb 3, 2006 | 10:57 AM

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Looking forward to future pics.

Feb 3, 2006 | 03:02 PM

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This motor from YearOne is starting to grow on me!! Any thought on this setup?

Engine Specifications:
·Horsepower- 400+
·Torque- 440+ ft/lbs
·Compression ratio- 9.5:1
·Dyno-tested: Yes, includes harmonic balancer and flexplate
·Dyno sheet: Included with engine’s output
·Vacuum produced: 12hg @ 800RPM
·Recommended fuel- 92 octane
·Max recommended RPM- 6000
·Block- Seasoned 4-bolt iron
·Crankshaft- Nodular iron
·Pistons- Hypereutectic
·Connecting rods- Powdered metal
·Camshaft- Hydraulic roller
·Valve lift:.520"
·Duration @ .050" (int/exh): 218deg/228deg
·Rocker arms- 1.6:1 ratio
·Cylinder heads- Ported Vortec
·Valves- Stainless steel 2.02 int/1.60 exh
·Valve springs: Heavy duty
·Bore x Stroke- 4.030" x 3.48"
·Intake manifold- Dual-plane aluminum
·Oil pan, timing cover, valve covers included
·Engine fasteners: High tensile strength
·Warranty- 12 month/12,000 mi

Part #

Description

Price

Add to Cart
CT350PC1
Year One Power Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly.

$2990.00

Feb 3, 2006 | 03:07 PM

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jimvette999

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good time to do heater core and evap.

Feb 3, 2006 | 03:28 PM

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsVetteMan

This motor from YearOne is starting to grow on me!! Any thought on this setup?

Crate 400hp 350 crate engine assembly.

$2990.00

how can that not grow on you.....i think thats one heck of a deal...i think they want to make it into the vette market and this is there way of promoting there stuff....all to your advantage

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:31 PM

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michael c. volpe

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forgive my ignorance, but why would you want to get rid of the original engine?

Feb 3, 2006 | 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by michael c. volpe

forgive my ignorance, but why would you want to get rid of the original engine?

You don't get rid of it, you put it on an engine stand so you can sell a matching # car. The original engine in an '81 is a dog as are all of the smog years. What year/engine is in your 'vette?

If you want to go faster, without possibly harming the original engine, you use a crate or built short block/engine from a reputable engine builder. I used theenginestore.com

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