Engine bay and suspension
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Racer
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Engine bay and suspension
1976 Vette have the motor out. What to install a 454 engine had a 350 before. First should i sand blast the engine bay or is there another way? Should i replace all the bushing and tie rods Etc? Is ther any kits i can buy to do this? Any help is a appreciated.
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you would not believe the mess you would make sandblasting . on really heavy grease you can use oven cleaner, but be careful of your skin and paint.
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Sandblasting won't work very well with grease and grime covered parts. The sand bounces off and doesn't have a chance to do the impingement damage it's supposed to do. Took a lot longer than it should have to figure that out!
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