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Red68 · 11-25-2010, 07:04 PM

I pulled my 327 out of my 68 yesterday and have all of the components to rebuild it except for the "shinny" stuff. Anyone have pictures of there engines all dressed up? I plan to paint it chevrolet orange and have a edlebrock intake and carb. I plan to aluminum valve covers, new plug wires etc.

I am also trying to find wire looms for the spark plugs that will work with center bolt valve covers and stock "ram horn" manifolds.

Any pics would be great

Happy turkey day!!!!

Sport/Truck · 11-25-2010, 07:10 PM

I personally like the looks of the spark plugs routed in the stock location. It gives the motor a clean look.
s/t

piecesparts · 11-25-2010, 07:33 PM

Here is an idea for an engine.

385 Cubic inch stroker with a 7Qt oil pan and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and water pump.

Red68 · 11-25-2010, 07:58 PM

Thanks guys.

I was not sure how to route them, I have the small looms that bolt on the back of the block, where do they go from there? Was there 2 small looms just above where the oil pan bolts to the block?

Sport/Truck · 11-25-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red68

Thanks guys.

I was not sure how to route them, I have the small looms that bolt on the back of the block, where do they go from there? Was there 2 small looms just above where the oil pan bolts to the block?

Use those two looms then they run down along side the oil pan (there are some clips) two go up through the motor mounts.
s/t

The small clips are for the plug wires the larger hanger is for the trans cooler lines.

Red68 · 11-25-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Use those two looms then they run down along side the oil pan (there are some clips) two go up through the motor mounts.
s/t

The small clips are for the plug wires the larger hanger is for the trans cooler lines.

I like it, looks good and like you said earlier it keeps them somewhat hidden.

Did you use standard plug wires or did you use the type that you can cut to fit?

treveiger · 11-25-2010, 08:08 PM

Not to steel the thread but do the aftermarket shiny stuff have problems with leaking? Ive heard about people having problems with valve covers at least. When its done youll have to give us picks

Sport/Truck · 11-25-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

Not to steel the thread but do the aftermarket shiny stuff have problems with leaking? Ive heard about people having problems with valve covers at least. When its done youll have to give us picks

It's been my experience that if it's chrome it going to leak.

s/t

Slick67 · 11-25-2010, 08:26 PM

How about a custom air cleaner cover.

piecesparts · 11-25-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

Not to steel the thread but do the aftermarket shiny stuff have problems with leaking? Ive heard about people having problems with valve covers at least. When its done youll have to give us picks

I have been running "shiney stuff" for years. I had some leakage issue with the GM valve covers, until I got the right gaskets, but since then no problem. It all depends on what gaskets and sealer you use and just how cheapof shiney you purchase. If you get the really cheap stuff, it can be warped or pitted and cause leakage.

hayhauler71 · 11-25-2010, 09:52 PM

Here is my 350 with edelbrock heads and valve covers also has edelbrock carb

oldblue1968chevy · 11-25-2010, 10:19 PM

good luck finding looms for ram horns/centerbolt heads lol

Red68 · 11-25-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

good luck finding looms for ram horns/centerbolt heads lol

that is what I was afraid of, I have been thinking about switching to headers but I just had new 2 1/2" exhaust installed so I hate to recut/fit the pipes.

Sport/Truck · 11-25-2010, 10:50 PM

The wires in the picture aren't the ones I ended up using (they were too long). So I used them for my measurements, then I ordered from Kingsborne.
s/t

11-25-2010, 07:04 PM	#1
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Ideas for engine dress-up I pulled my 327 out of my 68 yesterday and have all of the components to rebuild it except for the "shinny" stuff. Anyone have pictures of there engines all dressed up? I plan to paint it chevrolet orange and have a edlebrock intake and carb. I plan to aluminum valve covers, new plug wires etc. I am also trying to find wire looms for the spark plugs that will work with center bolt valve covers and stock "ram horn" manifolds. Any pics would be great Happy turkey day!!!! __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

11-25-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up I personally like the looks of the spark plugs routed in the stock location. It gives the motor a clean look. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

11-25-2010, 07:33 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up Here is an idea for an engine. 385 Cubic inch stroker with a 7Qt oil pan and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and water pump. Attached Images __________________ Frank Last edited by piecesparts; 11-25-2010 at 07:35 PM.

11-25-2010, 07:58 PM	#4
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up Thanks guys. I was not sure how to route them, I have the small looms that bolt on the back of the block, where do they go from there? Was there 2 small looms just above where the oil pan bolts to the block? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

11-25-2010, 08:08 PM	#7
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up Not to steel the thread but do the aftermarket shiny stuff have problems with leaking? Ive heard about people having problems with valve covers at least. When its done youll have to give us picks __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

11-25-2010, 08:26 PM	#9
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up How about a custom air cleaner cover. Attached Images __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

11-25-2010, 09:52 PM	#11
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up Here is my 350 with edelbrock heads and valve covers also has edelbrock carb Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

11-25-2010, 10:19 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up good luck finding looms for ram horns/centerbolt heads lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-25-2010, 10:50 PM	#14
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Ideas for engine dress-up The wires in the picture aren't the ones I ended up using (they were too long). So I used them for my measurements, then I ordered from Kingsborne. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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