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f_inscreenname 10-23-2012 12:16 AM


Originally Posted by GTOKILLER (Post 3800670)
+1. Good thread though!!

There is no better time. Couple hours with someone that knows what they are doing. A day or two for someone who does not but still could be done easy enough.
That motor is screaming to be unleashed with just a couple simple upgrades.

4bus 10-23-2012 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by f_inscreenname (Post 3800657)
Motor out sitting on the floor, intake not looking so good, winter on the way......
New intake, cam, roller rockers, and some GLM exhaust would get you bunch of HP and drop about 100 lbs from the package.
PS, if your intake looks bad what's you exhaust look like?

These are the 330 engines right?

FuelinAround 10-23-2012 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by f_inscreenname (Post 3800743)
There is no better time. Couple hours with someone that knows what they are doing. A day or two for someone who does not but still could be done easy enough.
That motor is screaming to be unleashed with just a couple simple upgrades.

Exhaust was replaced last season. All brand new. Honestly right now I want to stay as stock as possible. I have had zero motor problems and don't want to open a can of worms by opening them up. I would lik to upgrade the interior and dash before I get into he motors.

FuelinAround 10-23-2012 07:21 AM


Originally Posted by 4bus (Post 3800852)
These are the 330 engines right?

Yes sir 330's

sonicss42 10-23-2012 07:28 AM

One thing you might want to do while the motors are sitting on floor is remove all the freeze plugs on the block and replace them. Easy job. When they are out you can flush block really good and see all the crud and sand that needs to get out of nooks and crannies. Should only take an hour or two per motor. You'll be surprised how much chit is in there.

FuelinAround 10-23-2012 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by sonicss42 (Post 3800863)
One thing you might want to do while the motors are sitting on floor is remove all the freeze plugs on the block and replace them. Easy job. When they are out you can flush block really good and see all the crud and sand that needs to get out of nooks and crannies. Should only take an hour or two per motor. You'll be surprised how much chit is in there.

Air chisel? Screw driver and hammer? How do your flush them? Fire the motors and let the water run through there.

HiPerf2000 10-23-2012 01:19 PM

I'd replace bilge pumps and float switch while you are in the neighborhood. Cant get to them without pulling a motor.

FuelinAround 10-23-2012 02:29 PM


Originally Posted by HiPerf2000 (Post 3801099)
I'd replace bilge pumps and float switch while you are in the neighborhood. Cant get to them without pulling a motor.

That stuff will be replaced for sure.

4bus 10-23-2012 06:04 PM


Originally Posted by FuelinAround (Post 3800985)
Air chisel? Screw driver and hammer? How do your flush them? Fire the motors and let the water run through there.

No, don't run with the freeze plugs out :D

Take the front mounted water pump off and put a hose in there with the plugs out, if you decide to go that far.

U can also just flush the block with a hose with that same pump off, plug the thermo hole and water will run through Everythjng and back out the other side. With good hose pressure u might be surprised what comes out

speedreeder 10-24-2012 12:41 AM

DONT TOUCH FREEZEPLUGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANOTHER BIG CAN OF WORMS !!!!!!!!!! Good Luck Josh !!! Call me .....You know I got the good stuff for motors !! hahaha


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