New Engine Ordered!
Feb 9, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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St. Jude Donor '14
New Engine Ordered!
Long and Short, I have a head problem on my '73. And since I really don't know what shape the bottom end is in, I have elected to go the crate route.
I'll keep you guys posted on the progress, build time will be a few months though.
Having the engine done up by a RESPECTED builder with legit internals. More on that down the road.
Feb 9, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Post pics here so we can cheer!
Feb 9, 2014 | 01:38 PM
Le Mans Master
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Feb 9, 2014 | 03:39 PM
Melting Slicks
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Chinaski
Having the engine done up by a RESPECTED builder with legit internals. More on that down the road.
That's important. It's the way I went too. Engine turned out fantastic.
Feb 9, 2014 | 06:54 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Bowtie, Pennsyltucky
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15,'21
Feb 9, 2014 | 08:50 PM
Burning Brakes
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2015 C3 of Year Finalist
Looking forward to the build, good luck!
Feb 9, 2014 | 08:56 PM
Melting Slicks
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NCM Sinkhole Donor
Continued success, hope all goes well.
Feb 9, 2014 | 09:09 PM
Melting Slicks
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keeping the old engine and building it back again down the line??
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Feb 10, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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St. Jude Donor '14
Quote:
Originally Posted by
lvmyvt76
keeping the old engine and building it back again down the line??
Yeah, definitely hanging on to it.