What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

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What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

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.

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:

little rust hole

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #1 – 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.

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #2 – September 21, 2011, 02:34:25 PM

I hate rust.

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #3 – 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.

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #4 – 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

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #5 – September 21, 2011, 07:05:33 PM

well worth doing right!
i love this car and this will just make it better!

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #6 – 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).

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #7 – 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

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #8 – 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.

What a difficult decision........Engine bay restoration

Reply #9 – 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.