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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 11:11 AM
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Hi guys,
It's been a long time since my last post but I'm back again !
I had an engine problem a few months ago, broken exhaust valve spring, so broken exhaust valve, bent pushrod, broken cylinder head... and many exhaust valve pieces almost everywhere, mixed with oil and coolant !!!







The special "Z bent" pushrod !



So after 44 years of dedicated service, it was time for a brand new engine... I launched out on a 383 stroker ( ZZ383 crate engine ) with some mods, like an Edelbrock Performer Air Gap Vortec intake manifold.
Power and torque should be in the 450 range.







About 1/2" between the air filter and the hood, at the closest point.







About 1/2" between the air filter and the hood, at the closest point.

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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 12:16 PM
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Sorry for the mis fortune, but it looks like you're not going to miss that old engine! Looks great!
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 01:11 PM
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I agree with the above comment....no shortage of bling on your new engine...looks great!!
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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Nice. Must be alof of fun driving through the French countryside!!

Can you do a burn out in front of the Louvre for us?
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 08:24 PM
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VERY NICE! And I REALLY LIKE the color of your C3!
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Sweet
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Lookin Good!
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1/2 inch that's good!
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