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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Motor looks great!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Coming along nicely!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Your new engine looks incredible!
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Thanks, still have a lot to do before it's where I want it. Thanks Thanks Mike, can't wait to get some paint on it and make it really look nice.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Can't beat Chevy Orange on a motor
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
I got some parts in on Friday for the LS. My cam, spring kit and pushrods came in. I'm still waiting on my ported oil pump, timing chain, rocker trunion kit and some misc. gaskets and bolts to show up.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Sweet. Just put cam in my LS-2 in my Chevelle about 2 months ago. Wow, what a difference. Added right at 40 more HP on the dyno and sounds amazing. 9000 miles on the crate motor and that was my biggest regret, not putting it in when it was easy like you are doing. Hope you got a nasty one
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Nice work Keith!!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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 ![]()
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Very nice! Moving right along.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Sounds like you're making good progress. Good choice on the ls route.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
that's not crazy....that's being smart!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Looking forward to a new video with that cam installed......
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
nice job just finished the cam in my engine
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
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!
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