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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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I started my engine swap on Saturday with a friend. Thank goodness he was there, I don't think I could have done it all myself. It's not hard, it just takes soooo long! Anyway, I thought I'd share some pics.


I joked about this intake taking 2 hours to get apart. The joke was on me because it did take 2 hours!




After 10+ hours it finally came out.





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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Sweet. Looks like its coming apart nicely. Take your time...things can get fustrating.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Very cool,

1. Are you pulling the motor out with the tranny attached?

2. What you putting in it's place?

R/Noland
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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what next?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackHarleyMan
Very cool,

1. Are you pulling the motor out with the tranny attached?

2. What you putting in it's place?

R/Noland
I think he's putting a really wicked kegerator in there....
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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looks like you got some antifreeze on the floor there, oh well thats what cats are for. They lick it up and go away.

you wouldn't be selling that SR would you?
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Putting in a ZZ4 and keeping the Super Ram... even if it takes forever to put on!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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how did it do with a super ram and a stock base? If you sell the stock base let me know.
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Actually it's a GM base ported by Lingenfelter to match the SR. I never dynoed it but it was strong for a stock motor.
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