Topic: Yet Another Heart Transplant
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The crate motor should solve the current issues you been haveing. When in doubt, throw it out, I always say.
Then you get to have fun tearing the old motor apart and building something nice out of it.
Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
Well, the new motor is in and it sure feels like it's stronger than anything that has been in there since I've owned her.
Install took longer than planned (what doesn't) and required several trips to the parts store. Who knew that hole in the backside of the water pump didn't go thru but still needed the gasket...
Finished her up around 11 last nite.
I will tell you that previously, a full tank would pull off to between full & 3/4 from my house to 71Sharks. I filled up just south of his house last nite and pulled into my driveway with it still past the full mark.
All in all, it went well. Lots of first time lessons learned, but pretty straightforward. It'll be interesting to see after the first 500 miles how she really performs. It really sucked, but was probably for the best, that a new mustang cobra pulled up and wanted to play last nite on the way home.
According to the mechanic I go to when I've screwed things up too bad to fix, the base motor is 270hp, the L-82 aluminum intake, rams horn GM factory headers and the sidepipes should help increase it north of the 270 mark. I may try and dyno it if I can get in on a pull when a guy we know rents it for all day.
I really appreciate the help from 71Shark and Mike Ray on this one. Couldn't have done it without them.
I guess Vicki and I will see you in Hot Springs after all!
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dnv 2008-03-16 08:29:45
Install took longer than planned (what doesn't) and required several trips to the parts store. Who knew that hole in the backside of the water pump didn't go thru but still needed the gasket...
Finished her up around 11 last nite.
I will tell you that previously, a full tank would pull off to between full & 3/4 from my house to 71Sharks. I filled up just south of his house last nite and pulled into my driveway with it still past the full mark.
All in all, it went well. Lots of first time lessons learned, but pretty straightforward. It'll be interesting to see after the first 500 miles how she really performs. It really sucked, but was probably for the best, that a new mustang cobra pulled up and wanted to play last nite on the way home.
According to the mechanic I go to when I've screwed things up too bad to fix, the base motor is 270hp, the L-82 aluminum intake, rams horn GM factory headers and the sidepipes should help increase it north of the 270 mark. I may try and dyno it if I can get in on a pull when a guy we know rents it for all day.
I really appreciate the help from 71Shark and Mike Ray on this one. Couldn't have done it without them.
I guess Vicki and I will see you in Hot Springs after all!
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Yeeeee........Haaaaaww, Dennis! The heart transplant was successful! 
We'll be seein' You & Vicki in HS! Man, that machanic is a Dirt Bag...I'll help ya' beat him up if ya' like...
......haven't lost a fight yet....
By the way..........you do an excellent job on Shark Bites.
We'll be seein' You & Vicki in HS! Man, that machanic is a Dirt Bag...I'll help ya' beat him up if ya' like.........haven't lost a fight yet....
By the way..........you do an excellent job on Shark Bites.
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Took her out for a 50 miler last nite. Just a hint of cam lope and the fuel economy is WAY up. As I said above, a full tank would pull off to 3/4 just going to 71Sharks house on the old motor.
The new motor just pulled down past full at the end of the drive last nite. Feels strong, but I haven't opened the back 2 barrels yet.
I would recommend a GM Crate Motor to anyone out there looking to replace rather than rebuild.
The new motor just pulled down past full at the end of the drive last nite. Feels strong, but I haven't opened the back 2 barrels yet.
I would recommend a GM Crate Motor to anyone out there looking to replace rather than rebuild.
Glad you got her up and running.
Brian - NCM Lifetime Member
73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
Sounds great, Dennis. 
With the price of gas, you might want to keep using just 2 barrels. I know if I goose mine, I can almost see the gas gauge drop. 
With the price of gas, you might want to keep using just 2 barrels. I know if I goose mine, I can almost see the gas gauge drop.
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