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Old 03-05-2005 | 04:47 PM
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Waiting on a head gasket to come in. It's .030 so it had to be ordered.
Should have come in on friday.
But the short block is together... crank, cam, pistons & rods, timing chain, etc.
The heads should be on by monday/tuesday and painted right after that.
I'll go back to the shop mid week.

Jonh, hows the repower coming along?
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Old 03-11-2005 | 09:29 AM
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Here are some more pics from yesterday.
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Old 03-11-2005 | 09:30 AM
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and more
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Old 03-11-2005 | 09:31 AM
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And can anyone guess what kind of engine this is?
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Old 03-11-2005 | 10:09 AM
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Hey Storm,
Is that a stock GM 454/502HO intake I see?
I've been trying to off load one for $50.
Anyone want it?
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Old 03-11-2005 | 10:26 AM
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Pat, not that i know of.
Its bonze lined and completely ported by Rich Zul.
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Old 03-11-2005 | 10:47 AM
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OK, brass lined and ported, but basically the same intake...
I guess that GM stuff is not half bad...
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Old 03-11-2005 | 11:07 AM
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Alum Block ..... dart ?
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Old 03-11-2005 | 12:51 PM
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In Dennis Moore's book, he states the chevy intake is the best design, and all aftermarkets copy it.
But we will try out different intakes and carbs when its on the dyno.
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Old 03-11-2005 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormrider
In Dennis Moore's book, he states the chevy intake is the best design, and all aftermarkets copy it.
I have read that book cover to cover a few times...
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