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Old 08-27-2011, 08:09 PM   #1
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Making Progress: New Engine

This GMPP 350/290:


Will be installed in this:


In the hope of ruining these:


I can't wait.
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Old 08-27-2011, 08:25 PM   #2
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Re: Making Progress: New Engine

Nice truck man, can't wait to see the new motor in there!
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Old 08-27-2011, 11:19 PM   #3
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Re: Making Progress: New Engine

Can we see some pics under the lid now...???
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Old 09-18-2011, 06:29 PM   #4
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Re: Making Progress: New Engine

Here are some pictures along the way from the swap last weekend:

Old 305ci ready for retirement


Progress


Though a picture showing the mileage and engine pulled might be a good idea...


The replacement:


Installed:



I broke in the piston rings, camshaft, changed the oil and haven't had the time to get the ignition timing spot on yet. It's going to a shop at the end of the month for some ignition and carb tuning on the dyno.
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