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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: 347Thunder on September 21, 2011, 10:29:14 AM

Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: 347Thunder on September 21, 2011, 10:29:14 AM
Well, since I'm taking off the fenders to paint, why not do the engine bay and 5 speed swap:punchballs:(pulling engine to degree lakewood bellhousing) since I never want it back on the road.:toilet: I feel that I am in a long battle against the bird, but I will win:beatyoass: Hey, ya never know I could win the lotto(that I don't play lol) and install a turbo:mullet::burnout:
before pictures:

(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/IMAG0417.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/IMAG0414.jpg)
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/IMAG0413.jpg)
little rust hole
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/IMAG0415.jpg)
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: 50tbrd88 on September 21, 2011, 10:54:05 AM
For some reason I thought you had a 5 speed already.  What trans are you using?  As I'm sure you know, a stock T5 would not last long behind your motor...especially with the slicks!  lol.

EDIT: I see it in your sig now, tremec 3550.
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: mcb82gt on September 21, 2011, 02:34:25 PM
 I hate rust.
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: 347Thunder on September 21, 2011, 05:26:39 PM
I know I was dumb(dumber) 10 years ago and just duraglassed it instead of welding it up.
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: 347Thunder on September 21, 2011, 05:28:01 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;368047
For some reason I thought you had a 5 speed already.  What trans are you using?  As I'm sure you know, a stock T5 would not last long behind your motor...especially with the slicks!  lol.

EDIT: I see it in your sig now, tremec 3550.


 
actually my buddy is going to trade me his TKO-600 for my 3550 because he is selling his car
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: EFFalcon on September 21, 2011, 07:05:33 PM
well worth doing right!
i love this car and this will just make it better!
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: QUICKSHIFT on September 21, 2011, 08:26:05 PM
Don't forget to tie the frames together and add battle boxes while you're there (if it's not already done).
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: 347Thunder on September 21, 2011, 08:33:57 PM
Quote from: QUICKSHIFT;368067
Don't forget to tie the frames together and add battle boxes while you're there (if it's not already done).

you mean sub frame connectors??? and torque boxes
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: QUICKSHIFT on September 21, 2011, 08:44:27 PM
.....yep.  Back in my racing days, I saw a 68 396 Camero hook so hard that the body twisted to the point that the rear window shattered and the pass door buckled.
Title: What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration
Post by: flylear45 on September 21, 2011, 09:30:24 PM
Well, if you are in the mood to do it then let her rip. I know with me it just depends on what I feel ready for at the time.
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