Engine Update
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Engine Update
Original post is here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1481035
The engine is now painted black and all the intake pieces have been media-blasted. I went with a set of cheap Mr. Gasket chrome valve covers as the originals were toast. I also ordered headers after weighing all the advice from you guys and other local Vette guys. I went with coated Hedman Elites and I will be the first to admit it if they suck. My heads are back after some minor part- replacement/tweaking as well as a major cleaning. The heads have put the longblock cost right at $2000 including all gaskets. I still have to buy a water-pump, some hoses and all the miscellaneous junk. I just wanted to share the happiness.
Ben
I forgot to get pics last weekend, so I'll make sure to get some this weekend. We should get a lot done with the extra day off!
The engine is now painted black and all the intake pieces have been media-blasted. I went with a set of cheap Mr. Gasket chrome valve covers as the originals were toast. I also ordered headers after weighing all the advice from you guys and other local Vette guys. I went with coated Hedman Elites and I will be the first to admit it if they suck. My heads are back after some minor part- replacement/tweaking as well as a major cleaning. The heads have put the longblock cost right at $2000 including all gaskets. I still have to buy a water-pump, some hoses and all the miscellaneous junk. I just wanted to share the happiness.
BenI forgot to get pics last weekend, so I'll make sure to get some this weekend. We should get a lot done with the extra day off!
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St. Jude Donor '15
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Good goin'!!! Yes, do post some pics. It should be all worthwhile. But the real test, of course, will be that first startup and that first back-out.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I'm trying to get all the little stuff thought out as that will be the most time-consuming. I don't know how to tune, or set the TV cable or any of that stuff, so it will be baby-steps for a while. My friend is doing a lot of the work, but he also has a bunch of side-jobs and stuff, so it is slow-going. I've also collected some interior stuff and will be trying a carbon-fiber dash look. If that sucks too, you will definitely hear about it...
