update on my 422 iron block engine build
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update on my 422 iron block engine build
Well, the engine build is coming to an end.
Shirl found a perfect spring for my setup:
comp dual spring 987
Shirl and I love the spring specs.
I can´t wait to have this engine in my car and running!!!
BTW, thanks a lot to MattG who helped me to decide on that spring.
He´s always very helpful, although it´s not an ARE engine!!!!!! :cheers: :smash:
I have some pictures from the engine, but I´ll post them all together, when the engine is ready and I have it in my car. I´ll put them on my homepage, then and post a link.
All I can say is that Shirl does some magic to this engine and it will be a blast to have it in my car.
Can´t wait!!!
BTW, here´s to Shirl and his knowledge....:smash: :cheers: :smash:
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 5:57 AM 1/30/2003]
Shirl found a perfect spring for my setup:
comp dual spring 987
Shirl and I love the spring specs.
I can´t wait to have this engine in my car and running!!!
BTW, thanks a lot to MattG who helped me to decide on that spring.
He´s always very helpful, although it´s not an ARE engine!!!!!! :cheers: :smash:
I have some pictures from the engine, but I´ll post them all together, when the engine is ready and I have it in my car. I´ll put them on my homepage, then and post a link.
All I can say is that Shirl does some magic to this engine and it will be a blast to have it in my car.
Can´t wait!!!
BTW, here´s to Shirl and his knowledge....:smash: :cheers: :smash:
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 5:57 AM 1/30/2003]
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Buckmaster)
Shirl is no doubt the consumate and 'silent' LS1 guru. he has reverse-engineered this motor then applied 40+ years of motor and mechanical engineering to work. Putting all that aside, it was his exteme attention to detail, his love for the build and the fact that he does all the work himself that sold me. no assembly line here!! Michael, you will be very happy with that motor. you will be the envy of Austria. When is the delivery date?
Robert
Robert
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (rwj383)
Robert, shipping will be about 10-12th Feb. or so, if the springs come right in time.
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 1:14 PM 1/30/2003]
Michael
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Austrian Vette)
MICHAEL:
Sounds AWESOME MAN! :smash: You will be Rockin in no time. Shirl also has been very helpful to me (even after i decided to go with MTI) and has IMPRESSED me with his engine Buildig PROWESS! He no doubt is a class act!
My BEAST should be back in my garage in one month and needless to say i am PUMPED up and this month is going to go by SLOWWWWW!
Goodluck,
MTI 427 Roadster
Sounds AWESOME MAN! :smash: You will be Rockin in no time. Shirl also has been very helpful to me (even after i decided to go with MTI) and has IMPRESSED me with his engine Buildig PROWESS! He no doubt is a class act!
My BEAST should be back in my garage in one month and needless to say i am PUMPED up and this month is going to go by SLOWWWWW!
Goodluck,
MTI 427 Roadster
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Austrian Vette)
Hey Michael,
congrats and good luck with the new engine. By the time it is installed the weather will finally be good enough to actually put any of that power to actual use.
Till
congrats and good luck with the new engine. By the time it is installed the weather will finally be good enough to actually put any of that power to actual use.
Till
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From: Amelia ohio
Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Austrian Vette)
Michael
I'm glad it's almost done. I also can't wait to see how that Monster runs.
I know about waiting and it's not fun. I'm pretty much ready to go, I'm just waiting for the roll cage to get here. Our tracks open in 1 month.
I went out today and bought a Trailer to haul that Dam car around. When does it end? I will never get out of debt :cry
I'm glad it's almost done. I also can't wait to see how that Monster runs.
I know about waiting and it's not fun. I'm pretty much ready to go, I'm just waiting for the roll cage to get here. Our tracks open in 1 month.
I went out today and bought a Trailer to haul that Dam car around. When does it end? I will never get out of debt :cry
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (vstella)
Gonna be a MONSTER!! :eek: BTW..what cam are you using? :rolleyes:
should work perfect on the gas :smash:
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 1:15 PM 1/30/2003]
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Tom Hall)
Michael
I'm glad it's almost done. I also can't wait to see how that Monster runs.
I know about waiting and it's not fun. I'm pretty much ready to go, I'm just waiting for the roll cage to get here. Our tracks open in 1 month.
I went out today and bought a Trailer to haul that Dam car around. When does it end? I will never get out of debt :cry
I'm glad it's almost done. I also can't wait to see how that Monster runs.
I know about waiting and it's not fun. I'm pretty much ready to go, I'm just waiting for the roll cage to get here. Our tracks open in 1 month.
I went out today and bought a Trailer to haul that Dam car around. When does it end? I will never get out of debt :cry
I may invest in a trailer, too.
I´m getting lazy to install the drag setup at the track.
With a trailer, I set the car ready for the track, at home.
Do you get a full cage? What brand?
Oh, it will NEVER end!!! :lol:
Michael
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Timmy's C5)
Those wheels are really bitchin. What are they?
CCW´s!
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 1:13 PM 1/30/2003]
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Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (till)
Hey Michael,
congrats and good luck with the new engine. By the time it is installed the weather will finally be good enough to actually put any of that power to actual use.
Till
congrats and good luck with the new engine. By the time it is installed the weather will finally be good enough to actually put any of that power to actual use.
Till
I hope to get the engine in and runningat the ned of Feb.
So I have enogh time to finetune it until it get´s friendly out there.
Michael
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From: Amelia ohio
Re: update on my 422 iron block engine build (Austrian Vette)
I may invest in a trailer, too.
I´m getting lazy to install the drag setup at the track.
With a trailer, I set the car ready for the track, at home.
Do you get a full cage? What brand?
Oh, it will NEVER end!!! :lol:
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 1:14 PM 1/30/2003][/QUOTE]
Michael
I'm going to try the Wolfe 6 point bolt in, mild steel, painted black. I don't really want to put in a cage, but I know I should. I think once the cage is installed, it's no longer a street car. It will make my wife happy, I think
:confused:
I´m getting lazy to install the drag setup at the track.
With a trailer, I set the car ready for the track, at home.
Do you get a full cage? What brand?
Oh, it will NEVER end!!! :lol:
Michael
[Modified by Austrian Vette, 1:14 PM 1/30/2003][/QUOTE]
Michael
I'm going to try the Wolfe 6 point bolt in, mild steel, painted black. I don't really want to put in a cage, but I know I should. I think once the cage is installed, it's no longer a street car. It will make my wife happy, I think
:confused:
