Show off your engine bay

EyeLuvCorvettes · 2007-04-17 04:07:52

Another BB in progress.:smash: http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p258/69vette_photos/DSCN2943.jpg

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Apr 19, 2007 | 01:01 PM

#61

69/03vette

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From: Shoemakersville Pa

Another BB in progress.

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:39 PM

#62

78Vette-SA

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From: Newburgh NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Holy shmoly - that's f'in beautiful!

What do you think that'll dyno out at?

The motor stock was GM rated 405 at the crank. Add cam, heads, and headers (no cats) and probably good for another 80-100, add Supercharger for another 100-120 at 7psi. So at the crank I figure maybe 580-600 so maybe 525 at the rear wheels, maybe more. I'm hoping the car will come in at least a couple hunder lighter than stock so power-weight should be sweet.

Unfortunately it will get a little cluttered up once all the crap is piled in there but I'm trying to make it neat and clean as possible.

Thanks

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:50 PM

#63

rickysvette427

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From: Gloucester va

69 427

Apr 19, 2007 | 08:01 PM

#64

Domer

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From: Barrie Ontario

How did you get the upper rad hose to accept the stainless sleeve?? I can't get mine on...too many curves to get it around or do you suggest a new hose? Any comments would be appreciated.
Domer.

Apr 20, 2007 | 02:04 PM

#65

1mollyd

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From: Ontario

I'm not quite finished yet:

But I'm gettin' REAL close!

Dave

Apr 20, 2007 | 02:38 PM

#66

MYBAD79

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From: Orlando Florida

St. Jude Donor '05

Here's mine:

Apr 20, 2007 | 09:00 PM

#67

xCCTer

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From: Downtown Annapolis, MD. The Future is where we all have to live. Let's not screw it up.

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11

Here's what my '71 looks like under the hood.

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Apr 20, 2007 | 09:49 PM

#68

Plum Different 73

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From: MD

Very nice 'original' look

Quote:

Originally Posted by xccter

Here's what my '71 looks like under the hood.

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Apr 20, 2007 | 10:00 PM

#69

Eddie 70

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From: Lenoir City Tennessee

Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran

St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78Vette-SA

Almost ready for prime-time:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1bdasvt

How 'bout an '06?

Both are very nice and clean. Wonder if I can get mine to look that nice. I will keep it as clean as I can.

For now here is what mine looks like..........pre LS1.

Apr 20, 2007 | 10:36 PM

#70

73ls1

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Apr 21, 2007 | 12:37 AM

#71

Bangkok Dean

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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely

Quote:

Originally Posted by totop73

Wow talk about a tight fit.

Apr 21, 2007 | 08:51 AM

#72

fYRE542

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From: Sherrard Illinois

69 427-390

Apr 21, 2007 | 10:21 AM

#73

Yellow73SB

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St. Jude Donor '07

Heres an under-hood pic

May 2, 2007 | 02:45 PM

#74

EyeLuvCorvettes

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Burning Brakes

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From: Mass

Nice engines guys, lets keep 'em coming!

May 2, 2007 | 03:20 PM

#75

mllarson

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From: Minneapolis MN

May 2, 2007 | 03:45 PM

#76

Carnalsupply

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From: San Bruno CA

Here's the engine in my '70 LT-1.
It's a Hilborn injected (Accel DFI run) 387 inch stroker with a forged Scat crank & rods.
There have been some updates since this picture was taken, but ostensibly this is how it looks.

May 2, 2007 | 04:03 PM

#77

collectskulls

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From: calgary alberta

no pics of it in yet ....

May 2, 2007 | 05:05 PM

#78

HamadUP

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From: Doha

St. Jude Donor '08

here is mine, '71 BB

May 22, 2007 | 02:46 PM

#79

tristan69

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From: Burnaby BC

Wow is all I can say, great job everyone!

I am working on my bay now and notice that Bubba painted the firewall and the paint is flaking off. What is the best way to clean it up and paint it to look new?

Thanks