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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Just finished installing New motor yesterday ,, Just to give a little insite ,, I install Hooker side pipe headers ,, had a mixed review from previous post ,, Very easy to install Headers after the motor is in ,, had front tires up about 10 in ,, Pics of motor installed


Motor ready to go in



Motor in SAFE WOW



motor in



Motor in



All the shine
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Looks great. Good install.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Love the color combo. Red block, black valve covers! Looks
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 68 NJConv 454
Love the color combo. Red block, black valve covers! Looks
Very cool color choices
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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I'll have to do a install myself soon.. I'll probably install engine and tranny together but not sure yet...
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I installed Engine and trans all in one ,, you need a long boom to do it we were about 8 in short going from the front ,, had to stradle front wheel ,,
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Nice color choice. That looks great in that car.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Looks great! Does it fit under the stock hood with that intake?
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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I'm going to be within a 1/2 in ,, thats with the 1/2 in phenalic spacer
sure it will take a few tries ,, like air cleaner and smaller spacer ,,...
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Motor looks very nice. Good work.
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Very nice, I too like the color combo.
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Very Nice!
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