Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[mcbassin]

Your new engine looks incredible!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Your engine looks great Keith. I really like the valve covers those look cool.

Thanks Scott, they are similar to the valve covers I had on the BBC. I really like them a lot.

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

motor looks awesome!

Thanks, still have alot left to do.

Originally Posted by Sac

Looking good.

Thanks, yours is looking good too. I was envious to see you cleaning yours in shorts outside when it's cold and snowy here. I had to spray mine down with a water bottle inside the garage instead of using a hose

Originally Posted by texasld

Motor looks Stellar, Bud! Going to look even cooler with some liquid color...

I'm glad I'm not the only one with those valve covers. If I'm seeing correctly, I think we have the same coil pack mounts. They are sitting on the HF hose reel box in the back ground. Have you figured out where you are going to mount them?

Good eyes you have there yeah they are the same coil relocators. I'm not sure where to mount them yet, I'm going to wait until I have the engine in the frame and the cab on to see where I can mount them.

Originally Posted by slowcpe

I like the valve covers. Where are planning on mounting the coil packs?

I'm currently leaning towards the Holley coil covers.

Thanks, I'm going to wait until I have the cab back on the frame and the motor mounted before I figure it out. I really like the Holley Coil Covers too but I don't like them with the car intakes, looks out of place to me. They look good with a tall intake or the truck intake.

Originally Posted by texasld

Oh, I almost forgot. Before you get those VC bolted down for good. Make sure you check the inside for any casting flashing. Mine had a couple of small pieces in the top of them that if knocked into the motor could have been Bad News Bears.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll check.

Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Motor looks great!

Thanks, still have a lot to do before it's where I want it.

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Coming along nicely!

Thanks

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your new engine looks incredible!

Thanks Mike, can't wait to get some paint on it and make it really look nice.

[C10_ustacould]

I think it looks like it's having an identity crisis and can't figure our what color it wants to be and is screaming to be painted. Are you going to paint the whole engine or just the block?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I think it looks like it's having an identity crisis and can't figure our what color it wants to be and is screaming to be painted. Are you going to paint the whole engine or just the block?

the plan is to paint the whole engine including the heads and valve covers body color, but I'm not going to paint it until after I do the cam swap.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

the plan is to paint the whole engine including the heads and valve covers body color, but I'm not going to paint it until after I do the cam swap.

Good plan, mines going to be hugger orange.

[texasld]

I'm going to try to put mine between the cab main supports and the opening of the trans tonel. On the backward angle... If that makes sense.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Good plan, mines going to be hugger orange.

Can't beat Chevy Orange on a motor

Originally Posted by texasld

I'm going to try to put mine between the cab main supports and the opening of the trans tonel. On the backward angle... If that makes sense.

Yeah I have thought about the same location for the coil mounts.

[boostedc10]

Keith just my 2 cents you can save some money and cancel that trunion upgrade. For what you are doing (or even plan on doing) there is no need for it.

I know many will argue its worth while but from experience I wouldn't waste the money. Use the cash you save to put in your future turbo fund

[slowcpe]

Very nice! Moving right along.

[72Blazing]

Good idea on the dowel rods. I have found that if you have the engine on a stand that if you just turn the motor upside down the lifters stay in place.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Keith just my 2 cents you can save some money and cancel that trunion upgrade. For what you are doing (or even plan on doing) there is no need for it.

I know many will argue its worth while but from experience I wouldn't waste the money. Use the cash you save to put in your future turbo fund

They are scheduled to be delivered today so it's too late now I'll just run them anyway, just added insurance for me. I got the BTR trunion upgrade kit as it is supposed to be better the the Comp kit.

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Very nice! Moving right along.

Thanks, just waiting on some parts to finish it up. The only thing I still need is a new oil pan.

Originally Posted by 72Blazing

Good idea on the dowel rods. I have found that if you have the engine on a stand that if you just turn the motor upside down the lifters stay in place.

That was plan A until the POS harbor freight motor stand wouldn't rotate all the way around. It would bind up half way around so I had to go with plan B and use the dowels. Lesson learned here is don't ever buy a motor stand from Harbor Freight. I should have taken it back but didn't realize it was twisted like a pretzel until after I had it together.

[69short]

Sounds like you're making good progress. Good choice on the ls route.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 69short

Sounds like you're making good progress. Good choice on the ls route.

Thanks, I know most people probably think I'm crazy for ditching the big block but I wanted fuel injected efficient reliable power. I know I could have added fuel injection and a roller cam to the big block but that would have cost me well more then the LS.

[jlsanborn]

I don't think you're crazy. There's no question when it comes to these modern engines and electronics. My best pal busts my chops every time he's over about building a 60's SBC instead of an LS. There's a low miles 5.3 on the stand in my shop right now that belongs to my Boy's pal. He paid $450 complete with harness. I drive a 5.3 every day. It's going to be super cool man. It'll haul azz and get the mpg BUT I think the BBC would have been cooler. JMO

[mooseknuckles]

that's not crazy....that's being smart!

[mcbassin]

Looking forward to a new video with that cam installed......

[superflysteiny]

nice job just finished the cam in my engine

[~Whitey~]

Lots of catching up to do on your thread... but what I've seen and knew already.. nice work! Great score on the 6.0, love the paint booth setup.. and jealous jealous jealous of so many parts you have that I want!

Keep up the great work its inspiring!

[mcbassin]

Nice work on the motor. That puppy is gonna pull hard!

[shearjs]

Looks great buddy. You're going to love it!

[SeTx67]

Motor is looking good Keith. All those upgrades should put a smile on your face. I probably missed it but what color are you painting the motor?

[mx289]

Looking good Keith.

Just wondering where the big block went ?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

Motor is looking good Keith. All those upgrades should put a smile on your face. I probably missed it but what color are you painting the motor?

Thanks, it should be fun to drive. I plan on painting the motor and the valve covers torch red just like the body. I can get some practice done on the motor before I paint the cab and front clip.

Originally Posted by mx289

Looking good Keith.

Just wondering where the big block went ?

Thanks Tom, I still have the big block and the turbo 400, in the spring when it warms up I'll get the frame out of storage and pull the motor and trans to sell. Know anybody who wants it lol.

[Bennett68C10]

Yesterday I got my fbody oil pan installed along with the front timing cover. I was finally able to get this pos harbor freight motor stand to turn all the way around to allow me to install the oil pan easier. I had to reinstall my balancer to make sure the timing cover was centered and lined up correctly, after I got the cover torqued down I pulled the balancer back off so I can clean it up and paint it. I'll reinstall it after I paint the block.

[Bhelton]

Always enjoy the updates!