Spent a lot of money today
 

I got my tax return today. Came home and ordered the following.

Gm L31-R crate engine: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12530283
Edelbrock 2116 : http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2116/overview/
Mallory 4309 Fuel Pressure Regulator:
Fel-Pro MS98000T Manifold Gasket Set:
Melonized Distributor gear:

And a few other odd and ends.

But now seeing the price tag I'm feeling bad that I spent all that money. Hopefully when it all gets here and I get around to putting it in the truck. The smile while be back on my face.

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It feels sooo good when you click the button to add to your cart. But once you click submit is when it all sinks in a little. Keep us posted when it comes in...don't forget the pics.

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I have 12 grand in mine. Rusted and patched frame, one door, only front brakes, and honestly 4 different colors... But when i dump it at 5 grand and light my 38's up i smile bigger than ever... For now. I know when i got to buy new tires no more smiling lol

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I started adding up what I have in mine roughly. Then I quit adding. It's probably better that way.

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the buyers remorse goes away with the first test drive trust me good luck

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+1

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Thats why I usually buy a little at a time... and try not to add it all up later.

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New engine should be here today. So I pulled the old one this morning.

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there ain't nothing cheap if you want to do it right - just go forward (quickly)

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Finally got here. To late to keep working. So maybe tomorrow.

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I know that feeling all to well.

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Nah, that is not a lot of money....

This is a lot of money!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0WN_iKrFPm...on_dollars.jpg


All funnies aside, congrats on your new engine. Nothing like the sounds and smells of a new engine firing up. :hot:

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It's always hard to bite the bullet. But then again it's only money right?

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Good lookin' motor! Do you have a build thread for the truck??

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that motor looks a lot prettier than the old one!

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Clearly you never told your wife to go out and buy herself something lol that could be the down payment lol

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Hankster: No build thread yet.

old Rusty C10: It sure does look a lot better. I hope this one stays clean for a while.

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That L31, in my opinion, is probably the only crate engine bargain ! It will be a great running stock engine and a great foundation if you ever want to upgrade the cam specs too. ;)

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Made some good progress today despite being cold out. Motor in, Trans bolted back up (minus trans mount. Which I can't seem to find one that fits). Exhaust, intake, carb, and water pump.

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Same here on my K30 resto, especially after going the Cummins swap route
I just tell myself it's worth it.

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Nice! x-max in February

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Looking good so far!!

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Looks good! Ah, oh….where’s the fuel injection?? I see the relays??? EFI is the best part of an ‘87

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The TBI is in a box, sitting on the floor. After a year of trying to get it to run right. And spending a ton of money on it. I got tried of it and just put a carb on. FI is great when it's working, but once it goes bad it's a PITA.

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My '87 had a weird trans mount. I took the remnants of it to one of the box stores and matched it up.

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'87 is a transition year and you get some old and some new body style parts.

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Should run real nice!

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I'm too late. I was going to advise you to remove the intake and oil pan. Add a good bead of RTV to the corners and intake rear/front walls. It would save you oil leaks in the future. Using aircraft sealer on the bolts will also keep oil from creeping up onto the intake.

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It's alive, It's alive. Only took me a month, but it fired up on the first try. I'm hoping to finish up some little things tomorrow and be driving it Friday, Hopefully.

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Congrats! :metal:

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Drove it a little tonight, Wow that thing has a lot more power then the old motor. But in 3rd and 4th gears (sm465), while giving it some gas. It sounds like something is chattering, maybe clutch. Kind of like a diesel flapper. I do know there is a small exhaust leak on the passenger side manifold gasket. Going to fix that tomorrow. Think I should pull the trans back out and double check it. Any thought?

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Is it rhythmic? Or does it sound super random? If super random I would think it's pinging.

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Only does it while accelerating in 3rd or 4 gears. Once I get to speed and let off it's fine. Today I talked with a mechanic buddy of mine. He suggested the u-joint. Which I did have a hard time getting it back in. So he might be on to something there.