[PICS] New engine is in!!
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[PICS] New engine is in!!
Still have to install the tranny mount and install all the accessories... I hope to be able to fire up the engine by the weekend... I'll need to break in the bronze gear for my distributor (which came with the cam).. That means 20 minutes at about 1500 RPM... My neighbors will be happy 
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Originally Posted by OneBrokenSmile07
20 minutes at 1500 rpm, eh?
My 81 fast idles at 3000 RPM with the garage doors open at 7 AM while I take a shower to warm it up before school
My neighbors already hate me.
My 81 fast idles at 3000 RPM with the garage doors open at 7 AM while I take a shower to warm it up before school
My neighbors already hate me.
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Well, I'm running open 4 inch side exhaust... Someone might call the police on me...
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
Sunday morning 7AM should be a good time to fire it up. That will get them going!
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
Sunday morning 7AM should be a good time to fire it up. That will get them going!
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already attached the transmission mount and headers..
Still have to tighten all mounts.. but I'll do that later..
Still have to tighten all mounts.. but I'll do that later..
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I'll need to break in the bronze gear for my distributor (which came with the cam).. That means 20 minutes at about 1500 RPM...
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
do you also need to break in the cam. Seems like i remember to break in a new cam you need more like 2500 - 3000 rpm for 20 min.
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
the cam was already broken in at the builder.. They did a dyno break-in and dyno-tuning
what's taking you so long 
Don't you have a roller cam, that's one of the advantages, no breakin no neighbours giving you dirty looks
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Originally Posted by olouieo
Oliver can't wait for your first run (video) 
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
Looking good what's taking you so long
what's taking you so long 