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Topic: Getting ready for the transplant!!

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Getting ready for the transplant!! (1/10)
 2/3/08 12:03am
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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Hi team,
 
    Well, the motor is finally days away from being finished and will be dropped in 2 weeks from today! In the interim, I have been a busy beaver with the benefit of the mild weather we've been seeing here in NJ.
 
Fuel and ignition upgrades:
Upgraded to an MSD 6A and an electric fuel pump system:
 
Fuel pump and filter - was mounted to the frame next to the tank:
 
Fuel regulator and MSD 6AL:
 
 
New Dual Flex o Lite Fans:
 
 
Gas tank w/factory liner and a fresh coat of stainless paint:
 
 
and finally, here is my old electric fan. This sucker (no pun intended) will blow your house down, however pulls 40A and I yanked it as I wanted to conserve amperage for the other electrical needs with MSD and electric fuel, etc. $50 + shipping if you can use it!!
 
 
Can't wait for the motor to crank up!!Big%20smile I'll keep you all posted!! Thumbs%20Up
 
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (2/10)
 2/3/08 9:26am
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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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Looking good Paul Thumbs%20Up. Are you running hose from the pump, (high pressure), all the way to the regulator? Steel will give you a much safer set up. If you ever want to run it at the drag track it won't pass tech. I think you can't have more than maybe 4 feet of hose, not sure exactly.
Just being picky,
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (3/10)
 2/3/08 9:28pm
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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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Thanks Dave. There's about  7" of rubber fuel line between the regulator and hard line. All else is steel line or braided hose...

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Getting ready for the transplant!! (4/10)
 2/3/08 9:38pm
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That all looks "top shelf!"
Good luck with it!   Thumbs%20Up
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (5/10)
 2/4/08 1:09am
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1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II

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Looken good PaulThumbs%20Up. Must be some serious ponies on the wayWink
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (6/10)
 2/4/08 1:16am
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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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Thanks Dave. There's about  7" of rubber fuel line between the regulator and hard line. All else is steel line or braided hose...

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Just checking up on you LOLClap
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (7/10)
 2/4/08 1:42am
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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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Thanks Glenn. Estimates are around 525-550 HP on pump gas!! Shocked
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (8/10)
 2/4/08 10:47pm
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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe

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Paul,
Was this a rebuild?
You sig pic looks awesome already.


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Getting ready for the transplant!! (9/10)
 2/4/08 10:54pm
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If that new 406 looks anywhere near as good as that sweet 327 that lived there before (and knowing you, I'm sure it will!), I can't wait to see pics please, Paul...
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Getting ready for the transplant!! (10/10)
 2/4/08 11:01pm
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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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Hey Dave, needed some bottom end that the lil 327 couldn't deliver...but it served me well!

Hey Mr T, vere haf you been hiding - in zee houzen?
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