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Originally Posted by 22 DAYTONA
(Post 2792117)
Thanks for the info Ray. The Danas on my engine were, I believe to be the first set out of the box at Dana. My boat was used for the initial testing and possibly my motor too. I will call Dana and ask them about the riser size but I bet they wont trade.
This is a good time to also thank Ray, Bob, and Dustin for there help and for taking all the phone calls to make this a nice package. Here is a video of the boat Dana did when testing. The 22 is at the end. Hey Ray i think you were around for this if I am not mistaken? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qThXGeJxkU http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DANA-...spagenameZWD1V |
Originally Posted by 22 DAYTONA
(Post 2788564)
Jump to 1/23/09. The engine went thru the wrong parts blues for a while but, Once Bob got all the correct parts and got it assembled I was able to pick it up.
Well I got started this weekend. I first machined all the coil mounts and brackets off of the valve covers. I left one set for the Whipple throttle bracket. I have the Raylar coil relocate kit on the way. The kit moves them down low on the block. I spent most of the day sanding the block and ended up painting it Saturday night. I am still not sure on the color, you guys tell me what you think. I did a mockup with the blower and exhuast just to give it a little bling. I still need to paint all the accessories but if I am changing colors I did not want to paint them twice. My wife told me to roll with it. Back from the shop http://www.performanceboats.com/html...m/DSC00645.JPG After paint http://www.performanceboats.com/html...m/DSC00658.JPG With a little bling http://www.performanceboats.com/html...m/DSC00661.JPG Looking good!! |
Originally Posted by 22 DAYTONA
(Post 2791143)
Well I got a chance to make some good progress this weekend. I repainted the motor and accessories medium grey friday afternoon and force dryed it it with two blow heaters. I spent Saturday and Sunday on and off working on assembly. The new package is looking good. I am waiting on my Raylar parts and a oil cooler plus a few fittings to have it ready to dyno. I dropped the heat exchanger while getting ready to hang it for paint so I am looking for one of those today.
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Those risers can actually be opened up without too much hassle. We can help you with that. It would run roughly $200.00.
Thanks, Bob @ DMP |
It sure is great to see the manufacturers on here giving helpful advice on projects.
Way to go Dustin & way to go Bob !! You guys are awsome Chris |
I agree, it is realy nice of these guys to pitch in on line so everyone learns. Thanks for the info Dustin, I have not set the tension on the belt yet because I wanted to make sure I could get the heat exchanger on without removing the blower. Thanks Bob, I will call you guys today.
Great news! I picked up the heat exchanger that I dropped, from the radiator shop this morning. Norm repared the damage on the end. It looks like new. Cost $30.00 bucks. Now I need to paint it. I think Raylars parts will be here today so I can get back after it. By the way the blue paint on the engine is Corvette Jet Stream Blue. The grey is a Mercedes grey. Both colors were actually mixed in enamel and injected into a spray can to make it easy to deal with. I think it cost about $75.00 for four cans mixed at my local auto paint store. |
Nice job!! That paint will hold up to the heat and wear? I am thinking of painting mine while it is out also but did not want to put too much time into prep.
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Valve covers man, valve covers!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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Thanks for the reminder. Ray be sure and send your valve cover plates when you send the computer bracket. I got the coil reloctate kit today. The normal big block valve covers wont fit on these motors.
I have painted normal car engines with automotive paint for years on street rods with no problems later. The marine blocks will work even better because of the cooled exhaust. I wipe them down several times with a prepsol or wax and grease remover first. I then scuff the block and heads with a red Scotchbright pad. Any bare metal a prime with a self etching primer out of a spray can. Then I apply about three coats of the auto paint color of your choice out of a spray can. I have also done these with a true spray gun and clear coat but, it is just alot of work for a motor. |
Who made those headers? Do you like them? Did you try any others?
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