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ChevyC102007 · 05-13-2009, 08:30 PM

Over the last couple of months I have been building a 406 to put into my '71. After a few head scratchers, the motor was installed.

Unfortunately I got sick during the process so I wasnt able to get my hands dirty putting this thing in but......I got the honor of getting the engine running. And run it does...actually at idle speed (600 rpms) this thing doesnt roar...........it WHISPERS. Still a few items to button up yet but nothing to serious.

**breeh** · 05-13-2009, 08:32 PM

I have one of those in my 73 Camaro. You are going to LOVE it!

big_al_71 · 05-13-2009, 10:01 PM

Me too!!!!

C20-67_N_MO · 05-13-2009, 10:07 PM

Damn Al that thing is sweet looking!

ChevyC102007 · 05-18-2009, 08:04 PM

As this post says..............FINALLY!!!! The "Nightmare on Elm Street" (yes I live on ELM Street) is done. After fighting with a screwed up clutch and getting it replaced with a new 12" LUK unit (the screwed up one was a 11' LUK kit that for some reason didnt lay flat on the flywheel and wouldnt allow anything to disengage) . Im DONE.

I already love the power of the 406, and the power of this motor deserves to have a manual behind it. Although my friends that helped me kept (and are still trying to) talk me into putting an auto in.

Still need to install my Flotech "Red Hots" glasspacks (2.25 in/out) though.
HEHEHEHEHEHE

big_al_71 · 05-18-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Damn Al that thing is sweet looking!

Thank you!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyC102007

As this post says..............FINALLY!!!! The "Nightmare on Elm Street" (yes I live on ELM Street) is done. After fighting with a screwed up clutch and getting it replaced with a new 12" LUK unit (the screwed up one was a 11' LUK kit that for some reason didnt lay flat on the flywheel and wouldnt allow anything to disengage) . Im DONE.

I already love the power of the 406, and the power of this motor deserves to have a manual behind it. Although my friends that helped me kept (and are still trying to) talk me into putting an auto in.

Still need to install my Flotech "Red Hots" glasspacks (2.25 in/out) though.
HEHEHEHEHEHE

I have a built th350 and I could not be happier...2800 stall converter when I load the converter this truck jumps like a bullfrog...

ChevyC102007 · 05-20-2009, 05:21 PM

I guess its all in the personal preference. Next project though is gonna be a tranny upgrade still havent decided between a 5spd Manual or a TH350,400 or 700R4.

05-13-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Finally!!!! Over the last couple of months I have been building a 406 to put into my '71. After a few head scratchers, the motor was installed. Unfortunately I got sick during the process so I wasnt able to get my hands dirty putting this thing in but......I got the honor of getting the engine running. And run it does...actually at idle speed (600 rpms) this thing doesnt roar...........it WHISPERS. Still a few items to button up yet but nothing to serious. __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)

05-13-2009, 08:32 PM	#2
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Finally!!!! I have one of those in my 73 Camaro. You are going to LOVE it! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

05-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Finally!!!! Me too!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-13-2009, 10:07 PM	#4
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Finally!!!! Damn Al that thing is sweet looking! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

05-18-2009, 08:04 PM	#5
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Re: Finally!!!! As this post says..............FINALLY!!!! The "Nightmare on Elm Street" (yes I live on ELM Street) is done. After fighting with a screwed up clutch and getting it replaced with a new 12" LUK unit (the screwed up one was a 11' LUK kit that for some reason didnt lay flat on the flywheel and wouldnt allow anything to disengage) . Im DONE. I already love the power of the 406, and the power of this motor deserves to have a manual behind it. Although my friends that helped me kept (and are still trying to) talk me into putting an auto in. Still need to install my Flotech "Red Hots" glasspacks (2.25 in/out) though. HEHEHEHEHEHE __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)

05-20-2009, 05:21 PM	#7
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Re: Finally!!!! I guess its all in the personal preference. Next project though is gonna be a tranny upgrade still havent decided between a 5spd Manual or a TH350,400 or 700R4. __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)



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